Aromatherapy Skin Tonics and Astringents
Tonics stimulate the circulation, reduce oiliness and help refine open pores and unevenly textured skin. They are usually applied after cleansing to ensure complete removal of any residue left from creams or lotions. A skin essential oil tonic has a much milder effect than an astringent and should also refine the skin texture. An astringent, on the other hand, is stimulating to the whole skin system but can be drying and should only be used on oily or open-pored types of skin. Astringents should not be used on blemishes or acne as they can exacerbate the condition. Acne needs much gentler handling. Seborrhoea and other skin blemish conditions need a treatment tonic that heals as well as correcting the balance of the skin.
Powerful & Effective Aromatherapy Skin Tonics
Essential oils used in tonics and astringents are very effective, although they are not easy to blend without a dispersing agent and should always be shaken before use. The method of making the following tonics and astringents is the same for all. Put all the ingredients in a bottle and shake well. Leave for twenty-four hours then pass through a paper coffee filter. Re-bottle and use as needed after cleansing, or just to freshen up.
Cotton-wool pads can be soaked in your tonic and then separated into thinner sections before being put in a tightly sealed box with another teaspoon of tonic passed over them. Hey presto - you have your own brand of instant freshen-up, cleansing pads.
Essential Oil Skin Tonics
Rosewater provides the perfect base fora skin tonic, as does any infusion of flowers or herbs. Cornflower, for example, is a decongestant and anti-inflammatory that is soothing to both skin and eyelids.
NORMAL TO DRY SKIN
100ml rosewater
Sandalwood 1 drop
Palma rosy 1 drop
NORMAL TO OILY SKIN
100ml orange flower water
Neroli 1 drop
Orange 1 drop
NORMAL TO SENSITIVE SKIN
100ml chamomile infusion
Chamomile Roman 1 drop
Juniper 1 drop
BLEMISHED SKIN
100ml lavender water
Lavender 1 drop
ASTRINGENTS GENERAL
25ml witch-hazel
75ml orange flower water
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Juniper 2 drops
Lime oil 1 drop
Grapefruit 1 drop
STIMULATING
25ml witch-hazel
75ml rose water
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Basil 2 drops
Peppermint 1 drop
Chamomile blue 1 drop
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