| Easy Cleansing Tonics
You can make a fresh and invigorating cleansing tonic easily at home with nothing more than a trip to the drugstore, health food store or your refrigerator. The next time you want to make your face feel clean and refreshed, try one of these easy homemade tonics. Witch-hazel Astringent Witch-hazel bark and leaves are naturally astringent, and are a popular addition to face cleansers and after shave lotions. Make your own old-fashioned witch-hazel astringent by combining 1 cup of witch-hazel with 2 tablespoon of alcohol. Apply with a cotton ball, and moisturize. Substitute a cup of white vinegar for the alcohol if your skin is sensitive to it. You can also use plain witch-hazel on a black eye to help heal the bruising. Buttermilk Freckle Wash If you want a tonic that might lighten the appearance of your freckles, combine cup of buttermilk with teaspoon of pomegranate juice.
Skin Needs 'Winterizing' To Head Off Damage
Science Daily Results of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) suggest that at least 81 million Americans experience dry, itchy or scaly skin during the winter months due to blasts of colder, dryer air, winter sun exposure and over-heated homes and offices. .
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