Herbs for Beauty and Perfumery

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Herbs are used for a variety of cosmetics and perfumes. Most of the ingredients required to make cosmetics are already standing on the kitchen shelf. The rest of the ingredients are just outside in your Cosmetic Herb Garden. There are many benefits to using your own homemade herbal mixtures.They are healthy and cost effective. The wonderful frangrance of herbs and other natural ingredients have a peaceful relaxing effect as well. Herb's provide a way to make wonderful crafts and gifts which include lotions, oils,tinctures,potpourri and sachets. Among my favorite potions are herbs which help to sooth, tone and brighten the eye area.The following preparations should be used fresh and should be stored for no longer than 12 hours.

Eye Compresses A good time to apply a compress is while lying in your bath

Eyebright
is one of the most helpful herbs and can be used for all eye troubles
Make an infusion using 1 tablespoon of chopped eyebright to 2/3 cup of boiling water. Leave until cold, strain into screwtop bottle.
Elderflower
infusion is a mild stimulant and makes a good compress to brighten eyes
Wormwood
infusion will reduce redness and sooth sore eyelids
Fennel
infusion is good for strengthening the eyes and is effective for watering eyes
Horsetail
decoction reduces swollen eyelids and redness
Chamomile
flowers make an infusion which is soothing and reduces inflammation


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