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This natural astringent is skin balancing and acne fighting. Black Willowbark provides naturally occurring salicylic acid to fight the causes of acne. Using an astringent is an often over looked step in regular skin care regimens. Toning with an astringent helps to tighten and close the pores, adjusts the pH of the skin and removes any remaining oil or dirt from the skin. The end product will be slightly cloudy.
You Will Need:
12 oz Herbal Body Mist
1 oz Vegetable Glycerin
1 oz Polysorbate 20
0.5 oz Japanese Green Tea Extract
2.5 ml Allantoin USP
20 drops Orange (Sweet) Essential Oil
15 drops Lemon Essential Oil
8 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
Phase 1: Combine herbal mist, calendula tincture, oatstraw tincture, vegetable glycerin and allantoin. Mix thoroughly until allantoin powder is completely dissolved.
Phase 2: In a separate, sterile container combine polysorbate 20 with japanese green tea extract and add essential oils. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Phase 3: Combine phase 1 mixture with phase 2 mixture until fully incorporated. Bottle in a container equipped with a fine mist sprayer for easier application to hard to reach areas.
To Use: Spray toner onto a cotton pad and stroke over problem areas, allowing to dry. For harder to reach areas like back and shoulders, spray directly onto skin (avoiding eyes).
Tips to avoid problem skin:
- Wear breathable cotton clothing when possible or workout gear that wicks moisture from the skin. If you get sweaty, try to change your clothing as soon as you can.
- Time your workouts so that you can shower and spray problem skin using the Balancing Astringent afterward.
- Generally try to be aware of what might be irritating your skin in areas where you break out regularly and make changes where you can. (i.e. If you often breakout under a racerback top, try switching to a different strap or back style to allow skin to breathe.)
Allison B. Kontur
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