Lemon-orange face toner
As a means of saving money during this economic downturn, and perhaps even earning some cash, Body & Soul is featuring simple skin product recipes this summer. Every week we’ll show you how to create a new product. Use them on yourself, make them as gifts or maybe even make them and sell.Citrus, although available year round, is especially refreshing in the summer. Lemon is a natural astringent and when used for cosmetic purposes tightens and firms skin as well as dries up excess oil. Orange peel is an old-time method to combat acne.Lemon-orange face toner½ thinly sliced lemon including the peel½ thinly sliced orange including the peel¾ cup ethanol alcohol (sold as ‘pure’ alcohol for the ears in Bermuda pharmacies for about $6)Instructions:Combine lemon, orange, and alcohol in a blender and mix until fruits are pulverised. Strain liquid into a jar using a small strainer or cheesecloth, and refrigerate.Saturate a cotton ball and dab on the face and neck or decant into a bottle with atomiser, and simply spray on the face. This solution tightens your pores, refreshes and helps remove excess oils from the skin.