Lately, I've been researching herbal remedies for soothing skin and came across several sources specifically targeting the eye area. Ever since I read Leah's post on a good evening skin care routine, I've been making a point of taking better care of my skin both morning and night. My research led me to 4 ingredients:
These four ingredients contain soothing properties that help heal and calm the skin. I decided to make my own eye soothing elixir.
I combined the four dry ingredients in a 2 cups of water, slowly heating it and simmering for 10 minutes.
I then removed the mixture from heat, and strained the seeds from the infusion.
I let the infusion cool to room temperature.
I then soaked gauze squares in the infusion, squeezed out the excess liquid, and placed them on my eyes for 15 minutes.
I'd show you pictures of the gauze on my face, but it looked like a scene out of a horror movie, so I'll spare you.
The leftover infusion can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days and used as a skin or hair rinse.
Wondering where I got my ingredients?
I purchased the chamomile flowers from Trader Joe's and dried them in my kitchen. I bought the fennel at the grocery store. I purchased the lavender and calendula in bulk from the amaaaazing Mountain Rose Herbs.
Many questions – are these pics with your new camera? They are looking good! Did you feel like this was a lot of work for something to use only a couple of times? What does it do to your hair? xoxo
They are with my new camera, thanks for noticing. Definitely an upgrade in picture quality 🙂
This wasn’t a lot of work at all, it’s just like making a large pot of tea – steeping the dried herbs in simmering water (it took me 10 mins). Plus, I have some leftover as a face and hair rinse. The benefits to your hair are by ingredient, as these are organic herbal ingredients used in a lot of beauty products. Calendula and lavender contain soothing properties to treat an irritated scalp, and can stimulate cell growth. Chamomile can treat dandruff, and serve as a brightener for color. Fennel contains strengthening properties, and helps prevent hair loss.
Hope that helps, keep the questions coming!