fresh from your kitchen: solar infused rose water toner

Last month we shared a fun summertime DIY skin care recipe to get your bod in shape for the beach. This month we have a great, simple refreshing skin treat to beat the dog days of heat that often come with August. Check out the cooling tip at the end; it's heaven on a hot day!

  

Solar Infused Rose Water Toner

You've heard of making sun tea, right? This is a fun spin on that concept.

ingredients
8oz distilled water
2oz rose petals
(you can use fresh or dried)

other tools you will need handy:
glass canning jar
tea strainer
funnel
spray bottle

directions
Combine the 2 ingredients in the glass jar. Make in the morning and place the jar in direct sun for 6-8 hours. Transfer contents of jar to spray bottle with the use of a funnel and small tea strainer, catching all the rose petal particles as you pour to the bottle. Add spray top, and chill in the fridge.

what it does for your skin...
Rose is a natural emollient and fabulous for toning and balancing the complexion. Spritz on your skin throughout the day to tone, cool, condition and refresh. You may even substitute this for a light moisturizer if it's especially hot and sticky out!

Learn more about the history and benefits of roses in skin care here.
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Green Skin Care Blog brings simple spa delights to your home with Fresh From Your Kitchen: DIY skin care recipes and treatments you can create at home with a trip to the grocer or health food store! Direct from the formulator of The Grapeseed Company's personal stash of fresh beauty creations and concoctions.