| Skin Toner Base 3 c. cider vinegar 1 c. dried herb witch hazel (optional) Essential oils (optional) Heat cider vinegar to a boil. Remove from heat and stir dried herbs in using a non metal utensil. Let mixture cool. Place in sterilized bottle or jar, seal and place in a cool dark place. Shake the container daily for approximately two weeks. Strain and place in a clean sterilized jar or bottle and store in the refridgerator. For use, dilute with 6 parts spring water. For a more astringent toner, duluth with 3 parts spring water, 3 parts witch hazel preparation. Tips: You can purchase natural witch hazel preparations at stores such as Walmart, K-mart and Walgreens. Check the labels as some contain alcohol and some do not. Essential oils may be added however they will float on the top. Shake the bottle prior to each use. Use a non-metal or coated pan for heating cider Eye Vitamin Gel (2 oz., 60 ml) 3 Tbsp. (45 ml) Distilled water 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) Xanthan gum (thickener) 2 tsp. (10 ml) Aloe vera 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) Vitamin E acetate 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) Provitamin B5 1/2 tsp. Lecithin 8 drops Germaben II (preservative) 4 drops Lavender essential oil store refrigerated! Feverfew complexion milk This will smooth and soften skin, discourage blackheads,helps to fade blemishes a handful feverfew 3/4 cups milk Boil feverfew and milk for approx 20 minutes,.Refrigerate,Use the mixture on the face for about fifteen minutes To improve the complexion wash with rainwater. Instead of soap, use a mixture of finely ground oatmeal, ground almonds and finely ground orange peel. If the skinis dull looking or spotty, use sugar mixed with soap lather, and rinse with water that has lemon juice on. Try the treatment for one week Morning Dew Spell The dew in May has always been the Witch's beauty secret. An old Cornish proverb associated with the May solar festival of Beltane says: "The fair maid who, on the first of May, goes to the fields at break of day, and bathes in dew from the hawthorn tree, will ever strong and handsome be." On a Thursday evening during a waxing Moon, take a small bowl outdoors and place on the grass. Anoint the rim with vanilla or ginseng and make a statement of your desire to enhance your looks. On Friday morning�Venus' day, the planet ruling personal appearance�use your hands to bathe your face in the collected dew. Bathe other visible parts of your body with any remaining water. Be sure to visualize clearly the outcome you desire as often as you can from the time you first touch the bowl until the spell is done 3 Way Lemon wash 1/2 c plain yogurt 2 tsp lemon juice Lather up with a washcloth, rinse with cool water. Honey Cleansing Scrub Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and � teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water. For dry skin: 1. an egg yolk mixed with olive oil and warmed honey; 2.sour cream; 3.plain olive oil; 4.avocado. |