Grapefruit Skin Toning Lotion

Ingredients

• Ripe grapefruit: 100 g

• Yoghurt: 250 g

• Sodium benzoate: 0.5 tsp

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Process

1. Peel the grapefruit and cut it into small pieces.

2. Blend the grapefruit pieces into a smooth paste.

3. Mix the paste with yoghurt to form a creamy mixture.

4. Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.

5. Add sodium benzoate and mix thoroughly.

6. Apply evenly on the face and neck.

7. Leave it on for 30 minutes until you feel your pores tightening.

8. Wash off with lukewarm water.

Note: This lotion is especially suitable for oily and sensitive skin.

Witch Hazel Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Rose water: 1 cup

• Witch hazel extract: 2 tbsp

• Tincture of benzoin: 1 tsp

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Process

1. Combine rose water, witch hazel extract, and tincture of benzoin in a clean container.

2. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended.

3. Apply to the face and neck at night using a cotton pad.

4. Store the remaining lotion under refrigeration for future use.

Rosemary Astringent Lotion

 Ingredients

• Sodium benzoate: ½ tsp

• Rosemary powder: 2 tbsp

• Orange peels: 1 tbsp

• Lemon peels: 2 tbsp

• Mint leaves: 30 leaves

• Brandy: ¼ cup

• Rose water: 1 cup

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Process

1. Bring the rose water to a boil.

2. Add the orange peels, lemon peels, and mint leaves.

3. Let the mixture soak/steep for 1 hour.

4. Strain the liquid to remove the peels and leaves.

5. Add the rosemary powder, sodium benzoate, and brandy to the strained rose water.

6. Mix thoroughly until completely blended.

7. Store under refrigeration to keep it fresh for longer.

Sandalwood Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Sandalwood oil: 8 tbsp

• Sodium bicarbonate: 5 g

• Almond oil: 2 tsp

• Rose water: 4 tbsp

• Orange flower extract: 4 tbsp

• Honey: 1 tbsp

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Process

1. Place all the ingredients in a clean bowl or bottle.

2. Mix thoroughly until everything blends into a smooth, uniform lotion.

3. Store the mixture under refrigeration to preserve it for several months.

4. Apply with a cotton pad or gently massage onto the skin as needed.

Peppermint Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Calamine lotion: 4 tbsp

• Witch hazel extract: 4 tbsp

• Peppermint extract: 2 tbsp

• Cider vinegar: 1 tsp

• Tincture of benzoin: 1 tbsp

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Process

1. Combine all the ingredients in a clean bowl or bottle.

2. Mix thoroughly until the lotion becomes uniform.

3. Apply gently on the face to achieve deep cleansing and to help open pores.

4. Store the remaining mixture under refrigeration for future use.

Nutmeg Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Honey: 1 tbsp

• Nutmeg powder: 1 tbsp

• Clove powder: ½ tbsp

• Grated lemon peels: 2 tbsp

• Brandy: 2 tbsp

• Rose water: 4 tbsp

• Orange flower extract: 2 tbsp

• Tincture of benzoin: 1/8 tsp

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Process

1. Place all the ingredients in a clean glass container.

2. Mix thoroughly until all components are well combined.

3. Cover the container and let the mixture stand for 7 days to allow proper infusion.

4. After 7 days, the lotion is ready for use.

5. Apply with a cotton pad on the desired areas.

6. Store under refrigeration, where it will keep for more than 2 months.

Lily Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Distilled water: 2 litres

• Lily flowers: 500 g

• Sodium benzoate: 0.5 tsp

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Process

1. Bring the distilled water to a boil.

2. Add the lily flowers and let them soak/steep for 1 hour.

3. Strain the mixture to obtain the infused liquid.

4. Add sodium benzoate and mix thoroughly.

5. Dip cotton pads or buds into the lotion and apply to the face.

6. This astringent leaves the skin fair, soft, and refreshed