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: Oily skin and blemishes
Body carePatchouli cleanser for oily skinA herbal cleanser for skin that quickly turns shiny.Oily skin and blemishesPatchouli · Tea tree oil · TurmericAsiaOceaniaEuropeAfricaNorth AmericaAbout 2 litres, for a week · 30 minutes
Body careFennel powder cleanser for oily skinClay with neem and fennel, for oily skin.Oily skin and blemishesFennel · NeemEuropeAsiaAbout 150 g · 5 minutes
Body careOrange exfoliant for oily or combination skinA scrub mask with clay, almond and orange peel.Oily skin and blemishesAlmond · Orange · MintAsiaEuropeAbout 180 g · 5 minutes
Body careWitch hazel tonerA fresh toner with tea tree and thyme.Oily skin and blemishesWitch hazel · Aloe vera · Tea tree oilNorth AmericaAfricaOceaniaEuropeAbout 180 ml · 5 minutes
Body careAcne tonerA herbal toner with yarrow and calendula.Oily skin and blemishesYarrow · Pot marigold (calendula) · LemonEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaOceaniaAbout 530 ml · 30 minutes
Body careAcne oil or cleanserEssential oils in a light nut or seed oil.Oily skin and blemishesRosemary · Thyme · LemonEuropeAsia180 ml cleanser or 120 ml oil · 5 minutes