Use this DIY Herbal Face Tonic as a light moisturizer, daily toner, after-shave, or mid-day tonic.
Herbal DIY Face Tonic
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Ingredients
- 1/8 cup Distilled Water
- 1/8 cup Organic Hydrosol floral water created from the essential oil extraction process- refer to notes for options
- 1/2 tsp Vegetable Glycerin a natural vegetable emollient that softens and soothes the skin and assists the outer epidermis to retain moisture
- 1/2 tsp Aloe Vera Juice naturally soothing, healing and slightly astringent
- 2-3 drops Essential Oils choose from the face-friendly oils in the notes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in bottle and succuss (gently tap the bottom of bottle against heel of hand) 100 times to blend completely.
- Use within three months of making.
Application
- After cleansing or shaving, apply Herbal Face Tonic to slightly damp face. This tonic can also be used as a “pick-me-up” throughout the day.
Recipe Notes
Essential Oils Skin type:
- Atlas Cedarwood- mature, damaged, acne, oily skin
- Cypress- oily, congested
- Rosewood- all skin types, combination
- Ylang Ylang- dry, oily combination, irritated
Hydrosols Skin type:
- Lavender- all skin types, acne, dermatitis, dry, wet eczema, rosacea
- Neroli or Helichrysum- oily, acneic
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