I love using organic herbs to make my own skin care products when I can and this is one of my favorite recipes! I purchase my dried herbs from a local apothecary, but you can order them online just as easily if you do not have access to an herbal apothecary. This recipe is full of yummy-smelling herbs that are beneficial for your skin. My husband and I both love the smell of it and the gal who runs my local apothecary calls my special custom mix "Herbal Pretty Face." There are two different recipes I use with this mix, both of which are listed below for you.
Herbal Face Scrub Recipe
- organic lavender flowers
- organic calendula flowers
- organic chamomile flowers
- organic echinacea flowers
- organic life everlasting flowers
- organic rose flowers
- organic green tea leaves - organic horsetail (shavegrass)
- organic lemon balm
- Redmond Clay
- organic lemon peel
To make the scrub, you will need to first grind your dried herbs. I recommend keeping a separate coffee grinder for use only with your organic herbs. Mix (with whatever measurement you choose...it could be a teaspoon or a cup...it just depends on how much you want to make) 3 parts each of the lavender, calendula, and chamomile with 2 parts each of the echinacea, life everlasting, rose, green tea, horsetail, and lemon balm, with 1 part each of the clay and lemon peel. You should end up with a finely ground powder mix that smells heavenly. To use: after cleansing, place a small amount in the palm of your hand, add a couple drops of water, massage onto face and rinse with water. Follow with your favorite toner and moisturizer.
To use this recipe as a facial cleanser, simply eliminate the clay from the recipe and add:
- 4 parts organic aloe vera leaf gel
- 4 parts organic aloe vera juice
- your favorite mix of organic hydrosols and essential oils - note: I normally use a mix of lavender, rose, orange blossom, and helichrysum hydrosols with a special Lavender Reserve essential oil and a rose essential oil. (I only recommend essential oils from Veriditas Botanicals.)
Allow your herb mixture to sit in the aloe gel and juice for at least a few days, then strain it through cheesecloth or muslin into a jar with a pump that can be used to store your face cleanser.
Caution: Do not ingest or use this product on open wounds or broken skin. Not for use on children. Always ask your physician before trying a new product, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication.
Disclaimers: I am not a medical professional and none of the above information is meant to be considered as medical advice. The information above is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any illness or disease. I am just a natural health and pure, organic living enthusiast, sharing what I have learned. I encourage you to always do your own research. Please check with your naturopathic physician or a certified herbalist or aromatherapist before introducing anything new into your home.
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