Egg-White Mask 1 Egg white Whip egg white until stiff peaks form. Apply to a freshly cleansed face, leave on 15 to 20 minutes, then rise off. Tightens, tones, astringes. Not recommended for dry skin. Recommended for oily or aging skin.

Herbal Astringent For Oily Skin 1 ounce Chamomile flowers 3 Tablespoons Witch Hazel 1/2 teaspoon Cider vinegar 1 ounce Peppermint extract 8 ounces Water Few drops of Peppermint essential oil 1/4 teaspoon Boric acid Boil chamomile, witch hazel, vinegar, Cool, add peppermint essential oil, blend well and strain. Add remaining ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Keep refrigerated.

Herbal Skin Cleanser 2 teaspoons Anhydrous lanolin 1/4 cup Almond oil 1/4 cup Elderflower infusion 1/4 cup Glycerin 2 teaspoons Witch Hazel Melt lanolin and almond oil in a glass or enamel saucepan over boiling water. Remove from heat and slowly beat in elderflower tea with an electric beater until the mixture is almost cool and very well blended. Spoon into a sterilized jar. This is good for dry skin (for oily skin, substitute an infusion of sage or yarrow, for normal skin, try one with lady's mantle, or chamomile).

Herbal Facial Scrub 6 Tablespoons Grated Soap (excellent way to use up small ends) 6 Tablespoons Coarsely ground Oatmeal 4 Tablespoons Herbs, finely Ground 2 teaspoons Powdered Milk Mix together and put into a clean jar. Place a large pinch of this mixture in your palm. Mix with a little water and massage into face and throat. Rinse with warm water and follow with a moisturizer.

Herbal Skin Toner Heat: 1 1/2 cups of apple cider vinegar to boiling. Add: 1/4 cup fresh or dried lavender flowers 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Bottle and infuse for 10 days, shaking daily. Strain and dilute with 6 parts distilled water before using.

Rosemary-Chamomile Facial Rinse 1 Tablespoon dried Rosemary - or 2 Tablespoons fresh 2 Tablespoons dried Chamomile flowers (or 1/4 cup fresh) 4 cups Water Boil all ingredients for 15 minutes, strain, retain liquid, cool and put in container. Wipe liquid over face, let remain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.