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Natural skin and hair care

Lavender aloe spray

Aloe and lavender to spray on.

Used for

Time
5 minutes
Makes
About 470 ml
Aloe vera

A spray of aloe, witch hazel and lavender oil. From the fridge it is extra cooling on a hot day or after sun.

Ingredients

  • 235 ml aloe gel (or extract or powder)
  • 120 ml witch hazel water
  • 120 ml distilled water
  • 15 drops lavender oil

Step by step

  1. Put everything in a clean spray bottle, close and shake. Put in the fridge.
  2. Spray onto the skin and let it dry; do not rub in.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

Read more about effects and safety on each herb’s page.

  • Caution

    Africa · Herb · № 4

    Aloe vera

    Aloe vera

    The gel from the leaf is used externally to soothe the skin and for minor burns. Research on wound healing gives mixed results; the gel is no substitute for wound care.

    Kallawaya healing knowledge+6Folklore
  • Caution

    North America · Herb · № 152

    Witch hazel

    Hamamelis virginiana

    Strongly astringent due to tannins. Witch hazel water and ointment are used externally for minor skin irritation, bruises and haemorrhoids; there is limited but reasonably supportive evidence.

    Indigenous healing traditions of North America+4Folklore
  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 44

    Lavender

    Lavandula angustifolia

    A fragrant plant used in bath products, perfume, and aromatherapy. Evidence for medical effects is preliminary.

    Greco-Roman medicine+4Folklore

Cultures and traditions

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