homemade facials

Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups witch hazel
1/2 cup dried rose petals
5 sprigs of fresh rosemary

instructions:
combine all ingredients making sure everything is well blended. Cover and leave to steep for ten minutes. Strain the mixture.

Usage:
Splash over face.

Did You Know:
Witch Hazel - is a natural extract from the plant "Witch hazel". Witch hazel is useful for effectively cleaning deep down inside your pores. It is useful for removing oils, make-ups and dirt. After using witch hazel, your skin should feel nice and soft and moisturized.

Rosemary - works to stimulate circulation for your skin.

Ingredients:
½ cup Infusion of Peppermint (see below)
½ cup Water
½ cup Witch Hazel (or substitute Witch Hazel with Honey Liquid or Lemon Liquid [see below])

Instructions:

For Infusion:
Put 2tbsp of peppermint leaves or 2 peppermint teabags in a bowl then add 1cup Hot Water and cover with a plate and leave for ten minutes.

For toner
Combine the Infusion of Peppermint, Water and Witch Hazel (or Honey liquid or Lemon liquid).

Storage
Keeps in a glass bottle for 8-9 months in a cool dark spot.
Shake before use.

Honey Liquid:
1tsp Honey
¼cup Hot Water
¼cup Apple Cider Vinegar

For Honey liquid:
Put Honey and hot Water in a small bowl. Stir until honey is dissolved. Then add Apple Cider Vinegar. Combine.

Lemon Liquid:
Juice of ½ a Lemon
sufficient water to make up to ½ cup

For Lemon liquid:
Take the juice of ½ a lemon and put it in a ½cup measuring cup. Fill the remainder of the cup measure with water

Did You Know:
Witch Hazel - is a natural extract from the plant "Witch hazel". Witch hazel is useful for effectively cleaning deep down inside your pores. It is useful for removing oils, make-ups and dirt. After using witch hazel, your skin should feel nice and soft and moisturized.

Honey - is a good natural antiseptic, and has some healing properties. Mainly composed of fructose, glucose and water, honey would not be the best source of vitamins or minerals.

Lemons - are a good source of vitamin C

For More Toner Recipes
To Make And Enjoy Just Clik On The Links.

www.mybeautyrecipes.com/lemon.html
(Lemon Toner recipe)

www.howtomakedo.net/607/how-to-make-facial-skin-toner
(scroll a little way down the page to find watermelon toner, Rose Skin Toner, Easy Apple Toner and Pine Facial Toner recipes)

www.exploringwomanhood.com/mindbodysoul/beauty/toners.htm
(PH Toner, Herbal Refresher and Aloe Soother )

www.shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/easy-skin-toner-recipes-165180/
(Soothing Toner Recipe, and Anti-Aging Toner. You can also find herbs to use for your skin type)

www.makeyourcosmetics.com/recipes/viewrec.asp?id=82&cat=facial
(Cucumber Facial Toner)

www.makeyourcosmetics.com/recipes/viewrec.asp?id=560&cat=facial
(Strawberry and Lemon Toner for Oily Skin)

www.makeyourcosmetics.com/recipes/viewrec.asp?id=53&cat=facial
(Tangy Honey Apple Facial Toner)

Ingredients:
2-4 tablespoons raw honey
1 cup rose water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients together and stir until honey is completely dissolved.

Usage:
Shake before use. Use a cotton ball to apply to your face and neck, leave it to dry and then wash off.

Tip:
Leave mixture to sit for several days or so, to prevent a sticky feeling on your skin caused by the honey.

Did You Know:
Honey - is a good natural antiseptic, and has some healing properties. Mainly composed of fructose, glucose and water, honey would not be the best source of vitamins or minerals.

Ingredients:
4oz Witch Hazel
20 drops Lavender essential oil
10 drops Tea Tree essential oil

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together and put in a bottle.

Usage:
Apply with a cotton ball after using a cleanser.

Did You Know:
Witch Hazel - is a natural extract from the plant "Witch hazel". Witch hazel is useful for effectively cleaning deep down inside your pores. It is useful for removing oils, make-ups and dirt. After using whitch hazel, your skin should feel nice and soft and moisturized.