Sun 5 Oct 2008

How to Prepare Herbs in Beauty Lotions and Creams

Posted by arlene under Cosmetics , Flowers , Fragrance , Herbal Tea , Leaves , Massage , Natural , Recipe , Roots , Tea
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In making up the simple recipes, there are various methods of preparing herbs for use in lotions and creams. The methods listed below will help you to get started.

Decoction

A decoction of herb usually means the boiling up of the herb, and it is often prepared by using roots, stems, bark and berries, ie the hard parts of plants. The herb, or part of the herb, is boiled for about 15 minutes and then allowed to cool. The resulting liquid is drawn off and used, and the herb is discarded. (more…)

 

Tue 30 Sep 2008

Herbal Beauty, Herbs Combine in Cosmetic part 2

Posted by arlene under Acne , Conditioner , Flowers , Fruits , Garden , Hair , Leaves , Massage , Relax , Roots , Shampoo , Tea
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ROSE (Rosa species)

Perhaps the most loved of all flowers, rose petals, boiled up in water (enough to cover the petals) make a beautiful rose-water. Add equal quantities vodka or cane spirit if you want it to keep. Make rose-petal vinegar to use as a deodorant and use rose petals in sweet oil for baths, massages and rubs. (more…)

 

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