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How to Make Herbal Skin Cleansing Cream

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You've seen the products touting the benefits of "all-natural" ingredients. Why not make your own? You'll save money and have fun in the process.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Crush 1 oz. herb leaves or bruise 1 oz. flowers in 1 c. water.
Step 2

Pour the mixture into a ceramic or enamel pot.
Step 3

Add 1 c. water and cover.
Step 4

Bring to a boil slowly. If using flowers, boil very gently.
Step 5

Simmer for about 3 minutes, then remove the mixture from heat and let it cool.
Step 6

Strain leaves and flowers.
Step 7

Store herb water in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours.
Step 8

Melt 1 oz. lanolin and beeswax together using a double boiler.
Step 9

Stir in 3 to 4 oz. oil slowly. Use vegetable oil or fruit oil, such as almond, avocado or soybean oil.
Step 10

Remove from heat and mix in 1 oz. herb water using a whisk.
Step 11

Apply to face and wash off with water. If you have oily skin, wash off with an astringent or soap.

Tips & Warnings

Herbs to use for face cleansing are chamomile, fennel, lady's-mantle, linden, lovage, nettles, parsley and plantain.
To make an astringent cream, use herbs such as agrimony, bay, chamomile, lemon, mint, primrose, sage, pansy, yarrow, wintergreen, rose and raspberry.
To stimulate and tighten pores, use elderberry flowers or peppermint. Comfrey and houseleek are good for healing; rosemary and nettles increase circulation; and yarrow makes an excellent astringent.
Test an area of your skin for allergic reactions before applying anything to your face.

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