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Natural skin and hair care

Rose water toner

A simple toner with rose water and aloe.

Used for

Time
5 minutes
Makes
About 300 ml
Rose and rose hip

Rose water and aloe soften, witch hazel gently tightens. Pleasant after cleansing dry or sensitive skin.

Ingredients

  • 120 ml distilled water
  • 120 ml rose water (or an infusion of rose petals or hips)
  • 60 ml witch hazel water
  • 1 tablespoon aloe gel or powder

Step by step

  1. Mix everything, pour into a clean bottle and label it with the date.
  2. Moisten a cotton pad and wipe in small circles over forehead, nose and chin, avoiding the eyes. Then use cream.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

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

  • Caution

    Europe · Herb · № 89

    Rose and rose hip

    Rosa spp.

    Rose hips are rich in vitamin C; a hip powder has been studied for osteoarthritis with modest results. Rose water and oil are used in skin care and as fragrance.

    Avicenna's Canon in European universities+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

    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

Cultures and traditions

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