Pine needle

Pine Needle: Extracted from the plant, Pinus sylvestris. Used for its antiseptic properties.
Pityriasis Alba: Seborrheic dermatitis.
Pityriasis Capitis: Dandruff.

Pine Needle Extract
(Pine-tree) Abies siberica. The extract of pine-tree leaves, often blended with witch hazel, red vine and other herbals for its tonic, antiseptic and stimulating effect on the skin.

2 cups fresh pine needles
1 cup distilled water
1/2-cup witch hazel
Place pine needles in small saucepan with distilled water. Bring water to boil. Allow water to cool completely then strain and discard pine needles. Add witch hazel and stir well.

Take a handful of pine needles and place them in the foot of old panty hose. Knot around the faucet and let the pine hydrate under running bath water.
You'll feel better!
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Antiseptic, detoxifying, toning and astringent. Chosen for oily or sluggish skin and is a good cleansing agent. Draws out fluids and is useful in cellulite formulations. Slightly reminiscent of pine needles.

See also: Pine, Extract, Skin Care, Natural, Glycerin