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Cleansing Grains
Make these cleansing grains ahead of time and store them in an
airtight container. Mix them with a bit of water or tea, or even
full fat milk or whipping cream to make a creamy, paste-like
mixture. When applied to the skin, it will gently cleanse and remove
surface impurities.
1 tablespoon finely ground oats
1 tablespoon finely ground almonds
1 tablespoon finely ground rose petals
1 tablespoon finely ground lavender buds
1 tablespoon cosmetic clay (I like bentonite or kaolin)
Tone Thyme
Mix up this bottle of tea and essential oils to balance the pH of
your skin after cleansing. It's easy ... it's cooling ... and it
leaves your skin feeling refreshed! Place the ingredients in a glass
bottle. Essential oils do not dissolve in water or tea so be sure to
shake this mixture well before each use to make sure the essential
oils are dispersed. Use a cotton pad to apply to face and neck area
after cleansing. Yum!!
2 ounces green tea
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops geranium essential oil
Dew Me Baby Moisturizer
Combine this simple but effective mixture and apply to your skin
after your toner to nourish and moisturize your skin. Use a 1-ounce
glass bottle, preferably with a medicine dropper top for easy
dispensing.
fill the bottle half with rosewater and
half with jojoba (pronounced "ho-ho-ba") oil
add 2 drops rose oil
Shake well before each use to mix the ingredients. Use the medicine
dropper to place a bit of the moisturizer in your palm and warm
gently before applying to your face and neck to nourish and soothe.
Clarifying Mineral Masque
The green clay in this mixture will absorb excessive
oils, and the sage and lavender are antiseptic and
resist the growth of acne-producing bacteria.
1 tablespoon green clay
1/2 teaspoon sage, ground
1 teaspoon lavender flowers, fresh or dried, crushed1
1/2 tablespoons water
Combine ingredients, apply to clean face and let dry.
Lay a wet wash cloth over the face to soften, then
remove gently. Follow with a natural, nonpetroleum
moisturizer. May be used once a week.
Source: The Skin Care Book, Interweave Press by
Kathlyn Quatrochi
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