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Skin Care Made Easy - Page 3© Kim Draper
2. Add the witch hazel to the lemon juice. Warm gently then stir in the borax until dissolved. Slowly add this to the wax mixture, beating steadily until it is creamy and cool.
Sage Astringent: Sage is wonderful for oily skins, this astringent will help remove oil from skin without drying it out. * 4 tbs. dried sage * 6 tbs. vodka * ¼ tsp. borax * 3 tbs. witch hazel * 10 drops glycerin 1. Macerate the sage in the alcohol for 2 weeks and then strain. 2. Dissolve the borax in the witch hazel. Stir into the alcohol. Mix in the glycerin and pour into a bottle with a tight fitting lid. Shake before each use. Skin Creams and Lotions for Dry to Normal SkinM Glycerin and Rosewater Cleanser: * 4 tbs. lanolin * 2 oz almond oil * 1 tbs. glycerin * 1/8 tsp. borax * 3 tbs. rosewater * 1 tsp. zinc oxide ointment * 6 drops essential oil of rose 1. Melt the lanolin and gently heat the almond oil and glycerin together. Slowly pour the oil and glycerin mixture into the lanolin, beating constantly. 2. Dissolve the borax in the warmed rosewater and add gradually to the lanolin and oil mixture, beating all the time. Leave to cool. 3. When cool and creamy, beat in the zinc oxide and rose oil. Spoon into prepared jars and label. Rosewater Toner: The soothing properties of rose make this a good tonic for dry, sensitive and mature skins. * ¾ cup rosewater * 6 drops glycerin * 2/3 cup witch hazel Blend all the ingredients in a bottle and shake well before use. Use daily after Rosewater Glycerin Cleansing Cream. Light Rose Moisturizer: A pleasant light cream, for daytime use. * 1 tsp. beeswax * 1 tsp. lanolin * 1 tbs. almond oil * ½ tsp. wheat germ oil * ¼ tsp. borax * 3 tbs. rosewater, warmed * 6 drops essential oil of rose or rose geranium 1. Melt the beeswax and lanolin together, stirring constantly. 2. Warm the oils gently and gradually beat them into the waxes. Dissolve the borax in the rosewater and slowly add to the oil and wax mixture, beating constantly until cool. Stir in the rose oil as the mixture begins to thicken. 3. Spoon into jars and label.
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