herbal facial care

Apple and Blackberry Face Pack - for oily skin

• 1 ripe apple, peeled and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cream
• 1 tablespoon blackberry infusion
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon ground oats

Mix ingredients together in a bowl and mash until they form a paste. Apply to the face. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

Cucumber Face Pack - for dry skin

• 1 cucumber, peeled and grated
• 1 egg yolk
• 10ml almond oil

Mix ingredients together in a bowl and mash until they form a paste. Apply to the face. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

Carrot and Banana Face Pack - for mature skin

• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon carrot juice
• 1 teaspoon plain yoghurt
• 1 banana, peeled

Mix ingredients together in a bowl and mash until they form a paste. Apply to the face. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

Lemon and Lavender Toner

• 20ml vegetable oil
• juice of 1 lemon
• 10ml lavender infusion

Mix ingredients together. Apply to the skin with cotton wool. Use only once per day. This toner has astringent and antiseptic properties which are useful for oily and problem skin.