Organic beauty

Richer cleansing cream
• 1/4 cup (25 mL) jojoba oil
• 1/8 cup (25 mL) grapeseed oil
• 1/2 - 1 oz (10-20 g) beeswax (use less for a thinner cream)
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) lavender water or rosewater
• 1 tsp vegetable glycerin
• 1 tsp borax
• Antioxidant preservative: either 1 tsp vitamin C powder, 1/4 tsp vitamin A powder, or 1 tsp of wheatgerm oil
• 10 drops of essential oil (rose or lavender)

Melt the beeswax into the oils in a double boiler placed over medium heat. When melted, remove the mixture from the heat and pour in all the other ingredients. Mix with an electric handheld mixer until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.

For cleansing, apply the cream to your face with your fingers, massage in well all over your face and neck, and rinse well with warm water. This rich cleansing cream works particularly well on mature and dry skin types.

Lavender freshener for oily or problem skins
• 1 cup (200 mL) witch hazel
• 15 drops lavender oil

Combine the ingredients and store in a pretty bottle (use one with a spray
top if it is to be used as a spritzer). Apply either with a cotton pad, or by spritzing onto the face after cleansing.

Green tea toner
This is rich in antioxidants, which are believed to have an anti-aging effect not only when taken internally, but also when applied to the skin.

• 1 cup (200 mL) spring water
• 4 tsp green tea leaves
• 1 tsp mint leaves

Boil the spring water and make an infusion with the leaves. Let it stand for 10 minutes. Strain the infusion and let the liquid cool before pouring it into a sterilized bottle. Apply to the face with a cotton pad, or use as a spritz. Because this toner does not contain any alcohol, it's also suitable for dry and sensitive skins.

It is rich in antioxidants, which are believed to have an anti-aging effect when applied to the skin. Green tea is one of the "buzz" ingredients recently discovered by the skincare industry, and this simple freshener is the ultimate way to give your skin a "drink" of green tea.

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