Recipe for February 2008
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil is distilled from the leaves of the plant Cymbopogon citratus. A rampantly growing perennial, five feet in height, lemongrass is closely related to citronella and palmarosa. Native to Sri Lanka, but cultivated mainly in Guatemala. The leaves of lemongrass contain an essential oil that is extracted with steam distillation. The harvested leaves are chopped and partially dried before extraction of the oil.
Appearance: Light yellow to amber colored, not sticky or viscous
Aroma: Sweet and lemony, with an earthy, citronella-like nuance
This tropical grass has been traditionally used in India. Lemongrass is an effective cleansing and astringent ingredient in skin care preparations.
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Lemongrass Skin Tonic
Ingredients
- 6 drops of lavender *
- 1 drop of clary sage**
- 1 drop chamomile ***
- 4 drops lemongrass
- 2 oz. distilled water
Method
- Add the essential oils to the distilled water
- then pour into a spritzer bottle
- Close your eyes, and mist your skin
- Keep this in the refrigerator, and you'll have a cooling, refreshing lift.
* Lavender’s perfectly balanced floral-herbaceous aroma provides an unmatched array of attributes—calming, relaxing, refreshing, toning and cleansing—making it the most popular oil in aromatherapy.
** Clary sage is a key ingredient in many skincare formulas. It has a sweet, soothing aroma with intriguing musk and wine-like nuances. This popular oil tones the skin, balances the emotions and lifts the spirit.)
*** Wild chamomile is not a true chamomile, but shares chamomile’s soothing qualities and is ideal for sensitive skin care applications.
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