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Herbal Mask

 

1 tablespoon comfrey leaves, chopped

1 tablespoon chamomile , chopped

1/2 cup of boiled water

3 tablespoons of yogurt or powdered oatmeal

 

Infuse the comfrey/chamomile in boiled water. Cover and steep 10 minutes and strain. Add yogurt/oatmeal and apply liberally to your face and neck. Let dry, rinse and apply herbal toner.

 

Herbal Toner

 

1 tablespoon vegetable glycerine

1/2 cup of witch hazel

For sensitive skin use: 1/2 cup of lavender or rose water infusion*

For oily skin use: 1/2 cup of sage leaves, 1/2 rosemary OR

1/2 cup lemon balm, lemon grass and lemon verbena water infusion*

 

Combine the herbal water infusion to the glycerine and witch hazel.

Refrigerate after using. After the toner dries , apply a moisturizer.

 

*To make the infusion boil the herbs in water, let steep for 10 minutes

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