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Chamomile Face Wash

Calming • Gentle • Fresh

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YieldAbout 2 oz (one dropper bottle)

Time5 minutes

Skin TypeSensitive skin; all skin types

ToolsMeasuring spoons, 2 oz dropper bottle

TextureLight, liquid cleanser

StorageContains water and no preservative: refrigerate and use within 1 week, or make fresh.

About This Recipe

There's just something about chamomile; she's so incredibly calming, whether growing in the garden, in a cup of tea, or in a face wash. This refreshing, light cleanser doesn't leave your face feeling stripped or dry. It leaves it soft, clean and ready for the next step in your skincare ritual.

Chamomile hydrosol, castile soap and glycerine — Chamomile & Castile

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Ingredients

3 tbsp chamomile hydrosol
1 tbsp castile soap
¼ tsp glycerine
1 drop chamomile essential oil
1 drop lavender essential oil
1 drop orange essential oil

Chamomile face wash with dried chamomile — Soft & Clean

Directions

Combine all the ingredients and shake or stir well.
Pour into a 2 oz dropper bottle. That's it, it's so easy.
Label with the date you made it.

To Use

Place a dropper full or two in the palm of your hand.
Lightly rub your hands together with a splash of water and gently massage your face.
Rinse clean and follow with toner, essence or hydrosol and moisturizer.

Notes

Don't forget your label, so you know when you made it and can keep track of what works great for your skin.
Because this contains hydrosol and no preservative, keep it in the fridge and make small, fresh batches.

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