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Now for the quick method. What do to is put both the herb and either the grain alcohol, vinegar or witch hazel in a non-metallic pan and bring to a medium high heat. Once hot but not boiling, shut the heat off and allow the herb to macerate this way until cool. You may now use this in place of waiting the 3-7 day time for the standard preparation, and continue the recipe as given above.

Additionally, you should know that the longer the herb macerates naturally, the stonger properties it contains. However, once an herb has macerated for about 3 weeks that is usually as strong as it will get and is generally spent at that point. If you want a really strong brew, you could strain out the old herb, put new herb in and wait another week or so. These toners are tried and true preparations that make a difference in how your skin looks and feels. To make a mist out of them, simply put them in glass spray top bottles which can be purchased at most health stores. Also, I like to keep them in the refrigerator so that they last longer and are refreshing and cooling to the skin. I hope you enjoy making them as much as I do! Following are a few of my personal favorites, but the possibilities are endless!!!

Tara’s Trusty Hibiscus Toner

1 Cup of Hibiscus Flowers Prepared in Alcohol Base (methods above)
1 Cup Red Raspberry Leaf Infusion
1 oz. of Naturally Dried Orange Peel (not ground)
7 Drops Rose Geranium Essential Oil

Put all together in a quart jelly jar, shake vigorously and keep refrigerated for a refreshing facial astringent.

Lavender, Strawberry Leaf and Lemon Toner

1 Cup of Lavender Flowers Prepared in Alcohol Base (methods above)
1 Cup of Strawbwerry Leaf Infusion
1 Oz. of Dried Lemon Peel (not ground)
7 Drops of Lavander Essential Oil

Put all together in a quart jelly jar, shake vigorously and keep refrigerated for a tonifying face splash.

Grandma’s Tried and True Comfrey Calendula Toner

1 Cup Calendula Prepared in Alcohol Base (methods above)
1 Cup Comfrey Root Decoction
7 Drops Rose Absolute or Essential Rose Oil

Put all together in a quart jelly jar, shake vigorously and keep refrigerated. Apply with a cotton balls.

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