Although we think of the 17th and 18th centuries as so far in the past, people were surprisingly the same as they are now. And one similarity is that women wore makeup back then. Of course they didn’t run to the Clinique counter or order their products online. Since they did use natural alternatives to enhance their features, they also had to take their makeup off.
Sarah Munro, the heroine in ONE DARK WISH (the second book in my Deadly Force romantic suspense series) updated a recipe she’d found for a makeup remover that works really well for oily skin. She’s currently revising the recipe for dry and combination skin, but the recipe below is perfect for those who want a natural alternative to taking off their makeup even though they have oily skin. I’d love to know what you think once you use it!
Sarah Munro’s Oily Skin Makeup Remover
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Witch Hazel
2 Tablespoons Jojoba Oil
1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera (stripped from the plant, if available)
2-3 drops Lemon Essential Oil (or Tea Tree Oil, if you prefer)
Small glass container with a lid, both sterilized (can use a recycled glass bottle as long as it has a tight lid and can be sterilized)
Directions
To sterilize the container, submerge the glass container and lid in a pot of boiling water. Boil for at least ten minutes then take out to cool.
Combine the witch hazel, jojoba oil, aloe vera, and essential oil in a glass measuring cup. Using a funnel over the containers opening, pour the liquid into the bottle. Shake well.
To use, dispense a small amount on a cotton square and gently swipe over your face. Wash and moisture as you normally would. Can be stored on the counter and shake well before each use.
Important disclaimer about wild plants, foraging, and making herbal remedies:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.
Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.
I am not legally or morally responsible for the health of any of my readers. Please do your own research!
