HERB - Lynette-thanks

[Wolf Kestris Rowanwood]

I don't think you ever grow out of it. I'm 27, still have oily skin.}:)
Witch Hazel works good too.

-Wolf

----- Original Message -----
From: "stephanie stuart" <azaleaviola at hotmail.com>
To: <herbalist at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 6:44 PM
Subject: HERB - Lynette-thanks


> thanks for the advice, yeah i was hoping that i would grow out of the
greasy
> skin thing but i am 25 now and still the queen of crisco. anyway,you
> mentioned avoiding soap because of the alkalines-cool! i do have a
question
> about that though-can i find a product that is an acidic soap? you
mentioned
> sour cream and citrus things help-would thier properties be negated in a
> soap? you have been very helpful and i appreciate your time. i am kinda
lazy
> though and am hoping for something i could purchase instead of make. do
you
> know of anything out there i could just buy?thanks again-Azalea
>
>
> >From: "Lynette" <lklc at prodigy.net>
> >Reply-To: herbalist at ansteorra.org
> >To: <herbalist at ansteorra.org>
> >Subject: HERB - Re: HERB Stepanie's complexion question
> >Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2000 13:30:01 -0700
> >
> >stephanie stuart Wrote:
> >i am hoping for some advice on my complexion. i have a ruddy
> > > skin tone(don't know if there is anything for that) and i feel greasy
> >all
> > > the time. is there something out there that will slow down the old oil
> > > glands? help! i feel a constant battle with my skin:(
> >
> >This is problbly of little consolation, but consider yourself blessed.
As
> >you age this will become less of a problem.  With age our skin tends to
> >become dryer producing less and less oil.  Then you tend to wish you had
> >it.
> >  For something quick, (and refreshing) I'd recomend witch hazel,
splashed
> >or
> >dabbed on and let air dry.  To avoid increasing the ruddy apearance avoid
> >"scrubs" as these tend to have some sort of abrasive which can make skin
> >appear redder.
> >Try this slightly astringent mask Combine equal parts of apricot and
> >strawberry pulp.  Add one table spoon of honey and a teaspoon of milk.
> >Or try this one. Make a thick past of brewer's yeast and buttermilk.
Some
> >lemon rind  makes a nice addition when not in a hurry and use as a mask.
> >Sour cream and yougurt are excellent for oily skin add some mint infusion
> >to
> >this mask.  (infusing is done by steeping herbs in hot water)
> >Parsley is an ant-oil agent the is useful in facials for oily skin.  Try
> >mashed cucumber with parsley ad two tbs vinegar.  Try and infusion of
> >parsley.
> >There are really no rules here try combinations that work for you.
> >This infusion is a bracing combination of herbs that help keep oil under
> >control and give a pleasing aroma.  Infuse two parts anise, two parts
> >clove,
> >and one part orange rind and one part lavender.  Strain and cool.
> >This is good for irritated skin.  Two part sorrel, one part dandelion,
and
> >one half part comfrey and infuse strain and cool .
> >
> >Cook some barley and use the water on your face.
> >
> >Instead of using water to remove masks use witch hazel or one of the
> >infusions that you have cooled and kept in fridg.
> >There is really no miracle here but some of these things may help.
> >Keep face scrulplously clean.  Don't rub or irritate skin (this just
> >stimulates oil glands to produce)
> >Things that are acidic, like sour cream, sour milk and sour milk
products,
> >citrus, strawberries, and vinagars are useful.  Soap is alkaline and may
> >stimulate oil glands.  If ruddiness is a problem do as little to increase
> >ruddiness by avoiding irritation
> >Hope you find something useful here that help a little. As I said,  don't
> >be
> >afraid to mix different items from different recipes.  Or use just a
single
> >ingredient listed.  Good luck and let us know how it goes. Lynette
> >
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