Treat acne by using this D.I.Y
Treat acne by using bright orange marigolds (which contain salicylic acid) with this D.I.Y. recipe!
Ingredients:
- 10 rose geranium flowers (with leaves)
- 8 marigold flowers
- 20 lavender flowerheads
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 packet vegetable gelatin
- 2 tsp. alcohol
- 20 drops tea tree oil
Directions:
- Chop the flowers, leaves and stems of the geraniums; place in a bowl with the marigold and lavender
- Bring water to a boil; pour over the flowers in the bowl
- Let sit for 10 minutes (or until the water has changed to the colors of the flowers)
- Place this combination into a blender; blend well
- Strain the mixture using a small strainer or piece of cheesecloth into a bowl/container
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the gelatin in 2 tbsp. of cold water
- Slowly add the flower infusion water (from previous steps); stir well
- Add the alcohol and tea tree oil to the mixture; stir well till a gel forms
- Pour the mixture in a pump dispenser or another type of bottle
- Apply to acne areas twice a day (or as needed)
*When stored in the fridge, this mixture can last up to 6 weeks.