List of ingredients in our recipes and their benefits
A useful list of Natural Products and their benefits from A - Z
which includes herbs, essential oils, tinctures, butters, gels, juices,
nuts, vinegars, flowers, roots, salts.
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Alphabetical List of Ingredients |
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yarrow blossoms |
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yarrow blossom - yarrow tincture |
Yarrow tincture for clear skin: A tincture made from yarrow flowers and leaves can help control oil
production because of the herb's astringent properties. It is also
effective for treating inflamed, infected pimples. Yarrow tincture
is available in health-food stores that specialize in herbal
medicine. Go to Toner |
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yarrow essential oil |
Essential oils to protect skin:
Neroli essential oil helps to firm all skin types in need of
vitality and elasticity. Both palmarosa and carrot-seed essential
oils nourish, sooth and smooth dry, mature skin while providing
protection from wrinkles and chapping. Cistus essential oil can help
to normalize oily skin and reduce puffiness, as it promotes lymph
drainage. Itchy skin can benefit from lavender essential oil, which
also protects the skin from dermatitis and eczema. Yarrow essential
oil's astringent anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties can help
dry and heal painful pimples. Go to
Moisturizing Oil
Essential oils for for acne:
Thyme, lemon and yarrow essential oils are germicidal and anti-inflammatory,
and have a healing effect on acne. Mix 10 drops each of these oils
with 8 ounces of witch hazel. Saturate a cotton ball and apply to
the face, neck, chest or back three times daily to disinfect the
skin and remove oil. Store in a dark glass bottle and shake well
before using. Go to Night Gel |
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ylang-ylang essential oil |
Ylang-ylang oil for relaxation:
Possibly the most erotic aroma on earth, this sweet, tropical scent
is a reported aphrodisiac. It calms the senses and relaxes the
muscles. Go to Perfume
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non-fat yogurt |
Oats, yogurt and fruit juice for skin tone: Finely ground
oats act as a gentle exfoliant and can remove dead skin cells. They
also possess a mild bleaching property, helping to reduce spots and
blotches on the skin. Yogurt contains small amounts of lactic acid,
which has a mild germicidal action and helps maintain the skin's pH
balance. The citric acid in fresh fruit juice also helps to even out
blotchy skin. Go to Hand-Care
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