From the kitchen
Recipes
Soups, teas and dishes in which herbs play the leading role, with ingredients, steps and points of attention. Each recipe links to the herbs it contains.
These are traditional dishes, not treatments. Also read the safety information for each herb, especially during pregnancy, when taking medication, or for children.
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Recipes for: Dry or sensitive skin
Body careMild lavender cleanserA liquid cleanser based on a herbal infusion.Dry or sensitive skinLavender · Chamomile · Aloe veraEuropeAfricaAbout 1 litre, for a week · 30 minutes
Body careChamomile cleanser for dry or mature skinA gentle cleanser for dry skin.Dry or sensitive skinChamomile · Alfalfa · Pot marigold (calendula)EuropeAsiaAfricaAbout 1.5 litres, for a week · 30 minutes- Body careChamomile powder cleanserOats, milk powder and chamomile: a creamy cleanser.Dry or sensitive skinChamomile · Lavender · AlmondEuropeAsiaAbout 500 g · 5 minutes
Body careRose water tonerA simple toner with rose water and aloe.Dry or sensitive skinRose and rose hip · Witch hazel · Aloe veraEuropeNorth AmericaAfricaAbout 300 ml · 5 minutes- Body careHealing facial tonerA decoction of comfrey and marshmallow.Dry or sensitive skinComfrey · Marshmallow · ChamomileEuropeNorth AmericaAbout 470 ml · 1 hour
- Body careToner for sensitive skinA flower toner with rose, chamomile and orange blossom.Dry or sensitive skinRose and rose hip · Chamomile · OrangeEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaAbout 765 ml · 30 minutes
- Body careLight moisturizing oil or cleanserChamomile and lavender in a light base.Dry or sensitive skinChamomile · Lavender · BorageEurope120 ml cleanser or 60 ml oil · 5 minutes