ASTRINGENT / TONERS

Astrigent lotion is used to tone the skin and is necessary to remove the last traces of grease and closed pores. Never choose a harsh astringent lotion. Astringent is applied to the oiliest places such as the sides of the nose, chin and forehead.

Honey Water
Mix the following ingredients together in a glass jar with an air-tight lid for a week, shaking it twice daily.
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons coriander seed
2 tablespoons nutmeg
1 tablespoon cloves
4 tablespoons grated lemon peel
4 tablespoons orange flower water
1/2 teaspoon benzoin, and
1/2 teaspoon storax.

Another honey water astringent can be made by mixing the following together and keeping it in an air-tight jar for two weeks, shaking it daily.

8 tablespoons sandalwood oil
a pinch of musk of sandalwood chips
1 teaspoon bergamot oil
1/2 teaspoon lavender oil
1/2 teaspoon clove oil
4 tablespoons rose water
4 tablespoons orange flower water, and
1 tablespoon honey

Rosemary Water
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons rosemary
peel and pith of a 1/4 orange
peel and pith of a 1/2 lemon
4 sprigs of mint
1/4 cup alcohol or witch-hazel (for mild astringent)
1/2 cup rise water
Mix all the ingredients together in a large air-tight bottle and let it stand for 48 to 72 hours, shaking frequently.

Lemon Astringent
Mix the following ingredients together in a large bottle for 24 hours, then strain and use for greasy skin.

4 tablespoons lemon juice or juice of 2 large lemons
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 tablespoons witch-hazel, and
2 tablespoons alcohol

Camphor Astringent
Mix together in a large bottle 1/2 cup rose water, 1/2 cup witch-hazel, 1/2 cup distilled water, 1 tablespoon camphor spirit and 2 drops blue colouring. To make the astringent stronger, add a pinch of alum. Strain and use to tighten and tone the skin.