Flower & Herb Waters

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* Flower & Herb Waters *~ Rose & Rosemary water ~3 tbsp dried rosemary or 6 tbsp fresh rosemary2 tbsp dried or fresh rose petals4 cups waterCombine all ingredients in a small glass or enameled pan. Bring water to

asimmer and add herbs/flowers. Shut heat and steep for 20 mins.*Thisprocess can be repeated using the same water and more herbs/flowers fora stronger scent.* Cool to room temperature, then strain out the herbs.

Putliquid in a bottle with a lid and dab on with cotton, OR put it in aspraybottle and spray on your face and body. This rinse will remove anytracesof soap on your face. Refrigerate between uses.

You can use any flower or herb of your choice, other fav's of mine areLavender, Lemon Verbana, Witch Hazel, Marigold. I also use myFlower/Herb waters to cleanse my Altar and magical tools.~ Orignally created by MOON © 1999

~ Herbal steam ~I also sometimes treat my self to an Herbal facial. here's how you cantrythis " spa-like " treatment in your own home:Bring 4 cups of water to a simmer and add 4 tablespoons of an herb like

lavender to a teapot. Pour boiling water over herbs in teapot, coverteapot.Sit at table and cover head with towel, slowly pour steaming herb/watermix into deep bowl, do 1/3 of the water at a time. Allow the steam to

buildup around your face, but be careful of the hot water. The steam will dowonders for your face, skin is moister and younger looking, feeling. Donot steam longer than 20 mins. Use an astringent immediately after steam

while pores are open, for best results.~ Orignally created by MOON © 1999~ Witch Hazel Astringent ~Fill A glass bottle 1/4 full with dried Witch hazel leaves.Fill to the top with isopropyl alcohol. Cork or cover bottle and store

in acool dark place for three days.On the third day you will find that the liquid has turned green, nowstrainherbs through cheese cloth, return to bottle and cork. Store in cooldarkplace.

Great for " after Steam facials " ~ Orignally created by MOON © 1998~ Natural Disinfectant ~Wash area with a tea made from Thyme, Garlic or lavender. All areantiseptic by nature.