| Skin Care Therapy A Comprehensive Guide to Skin Care |
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It's time for your skin to take it vitamins!
Skin Toner Toners are used to removed any left over residue after cleansing the face. They are intended to freshen, close pores, and tighten your skin. Tonics are applied with a cotton ball or gauze and should be applied to face and neck, avoiding the eye area. If you skin is dull and sluggish, try briskly slapping the toner on thus increasing circulation in your skin.
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Herbs used to make common toners are as follows: Dry skin: Elderflower, linden flowers and marigold. Normal skin: chamomile - especially good for antiseptic values, fennel, lemon balm, parsley and rosemary. Oily Skin: Chamomile-especially good for antiseptic values, fennel, lemon balm, parsley, rosemary, peppermint and sage-especially good for antiseptic values.
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| Any of the these herbs can be mixed with milk for soothing and nourishing dry skin as well as for sunburned or sensitive skin. Whole milk should be used for normal to dry skin, and skim milk for oily skin. Soothing Toner Recipe 2 TBl. dried or 1 TBl. fresh herb depending on your skin type Boil milk and pour over herb. Cover and refrigerate. Strain through cheesecloth or muslin. The recipe should be stored in a sterilized bottle and will keep for approximately 5 days in your refrigerator. Anti-Aging Toner 1/2 cup pure spring water or distilled water Bring water to a boil. Place the tea leaves or tea bag in a glass or bowl. Pour the boiling water over the leaves or bag and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain the green tea into a bottle, and let it cool. Apply to skin with cotton balls. Do not rinse. Apply moisturizer.
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