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Cleanse your Skin — Out and In
Alkylamines found in tea can help reactivate dying skin cells and energize skin condition. So cool off and rejuvenate your skin this summer by indulging yourself with one of these smooth, silky recipes.
Internally
Externally
Zit–Away Tea
2 parts echinacea root
2 parts redroot
1 part burdock root
1 part fresh dandelion root
1 part roasted dandelion root
1 part sarsaparilla root
1/2 part Oregon
grape root
Add all herbs to boiling water, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes in a covered pot.
Remove from heat, and steep, covered, 30 minutes. 
Tissue Repair
1 teaspoon sarsaparilla root,
ground
1 teaspoon dried yarrow leaves
Infuse both herbs in 1 cup boiling water. Steep 5 to 10 minutes.
Herbal Toners - External Use Only!
Flower Power Facial Toner
1 cup pure distilled rose water
1 cup pure distilled orange blossom water
1 cup distilled witch hazel
1/2 cup shredded lavender and/or
rose geranium blossoms (organic)
1/4 cup aloe vera juice
3 drops pure lavender, rose geranium, or rose essential oil
Place the first four ingredients in a clean, wide mouthed glass jar.
Cap tightly, then shake well, and place in a sunny spot for 3 or 4 hours. Strain the herbs, pressing all the liquid out. Add the aloe vera and essential oil.
Rose Water
2 to 3 quarts fresh rose petals
Water
Ice cubes or crushed ice
Place a brick in the center of a large pot with a rounded lid. Place the bowl on top of the brick. Put the roses in the pot; add enough flowers to reach the top of the brick. Pour in enough water to cover the roses; it should rise to just above the top of the brick.
Place the lid down upside down on the pot. Turn on the heat and bring the water to a rolling boil. Then lower the heat to a slow, steady simmer and toss two or three trays of ice cubes on top of the lid. As the water boils, the steam rises, hits the top of the cold lid and condenses. As it condenses, it flows to the center of the lid and drops into the bowl.
Every 20 minutes, quickly lift the lid and take out a tablespoon of the rose water. It’s time to stop when it smells and tastes strongly like roses.
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