Wednesday, January 8, 2014

DANDELION-ELDER FLOWER BLEMISH LIGHTENER

Dandelion–Elder Flower Blemish Lightener
Yields 2 cups
Adapted from old wives’ recipes, this classic blemish lightener uses buttermilk. Many old recipes call for tansy flowers, but I find elder flower to be just as lovely.
1 cup fresh elder flowers
1 cup fresh dandelion flowers
2 cups fresh buttermilk
Combine all the ingredients in a glass jar. Steep overnight in the refrigerator (refrigeration is important!). Strain and reserve the liquid. Using a cotton ball, apply the lotion to your face in upward movements. Once your face is covered, lie down and rest for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
Store this lotion in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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