Elderflower: (herb) cleansing & soothing
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Elderflower Moisturising Lotion
Ingredients
1 teaspoon cocoa butter
5 teaspoons almond oil
1 teaspoon lanoline
2 teaspoons elderflower infusion ...
ELDERFLOWER: An astringent, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory herb with emollient properties. It is an excellent ingredient for eye and facial lotions, and is particularly beneficial for dry skin. Also provides lightening and firming action.
Elderflower Derived from the elder tree, traditionally known as "Nature's Medicine Chest," elderflower preparations tone, cleanse, soothe skin irritations and have powerful antioxidant properties.
Elderflowers, lavender, orange flower water and rosewater
all classic toners for all skin types. Make a strong infusion of any of the above, refrigerate and use within 3 days.
Elderflower (Sambuccus nigra)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
EPY Tea
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Liquorice (Cut) (Glycyrrhiza glabra) ...
2 handfuls fresh elderflowers
Melt jelly, add elderflowers. Steep for 45 minutes, reheating the jelly when it solidifies. Reheat until mixture is liquified, strain through a fine sieve into a jar. Cool, then cap tightly.
To alleviate an itchy scalp, infuse your shampoo with catnip leaves. To help combat dandruff, try burdock root, peppermint and/or thyme. For a general moisture boost, use chamomile, elderflowers and/or comfrey.
Simmer ingredients in top of a double boiler for about 30 minutes, do not allow milk to boil. Turn off heat and let sit for about 2 hours, strain. Keep refrigerated. Apply with cotton balls to the face. Variations: Use elderflowers, ...
Clinique's Seven Day Scrub Cream and Gentle Exfoliator is good enough. They contain tiny granules that polishes the skin and isn't rough. My sister's favourite is St. Ives's Apricot Scrub with Elderflower though.
 See also: Natural, Skin Care, Essential oil, Health, Cream
  
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