19,353,142 members doing good!



Select names from your address book   |   Help
   

We hate spam. We do not sell or share the email addresses you provide.

Make Citrus Mint Toner

Make Citrus Mint Toner

A splash of this easy-to-make formula will perk up a tired or oily complexion and bring some sparkle to your skin. It uses ingredients that are both refreshing and abundant at this time of year; together they make this toner smell mouth-wateringly delicious.

Your skin will thank you for this enlivening toning formula.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon peel, finely grated
1/4 cup grapefruit peel, finely grated
1 cup fresh mint leaves

1. Bring water to a rapid boil and add other ingredients. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, until peels are soft and slightly translucent.

2. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then strain and discard solids.

3. Store formula in the refrigerator and use a splash whenever needed to perk up your skin.

Mixture keeps for 2 to 3 weeks.

Read more: Beauty, Skin Care, , ,

Inspired by 365 Simple Pleasures, collected by Susannah Seton (Conari Press, 2001).

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

Go to the Source

365 Simple Pleasures

Daily suggestions for comfort and joy.buy now

15 comments

+ add your own
3:03PM PDT on May 22, 2012

Thank you

4:54PM PDT on Sep 11, 2011

I love these recipes-thank you

7:17PM PDT on Aug 9, 2011

I would be tempted to drink it,sounds refreshing ty.

12:38AM PDT on Aug 9, 2011

Thanks for this article.

4:59AM PDT on Aug 6, 2011

interesting! thank you!

8:47PM PDT on Aug 5, 2011

I'm guessing it smells nice, along with it being so refreshing on the skin. I'll have to remember to try it some time; thanks! :)

11:23AM PDT on Jul 25, 2011

Thank you Annie!

12:52PM PDT on Jun 25, 2011

Thanks Annie.

2:19AM PDT on May 11, 2011

Thanks for the info, sounds wonderful!!

5:14AM PST on Jan 9, 2011

Thanks for the article.

add your comment

20
20 log in or sign up to start earning Butterfly Credits today!


Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

people are talking

Do that in Dublin,Ireland and your fined 150 Euro,but their is ample ashtray/bins,,,

Adorable, we have a stray white cat and she is very lovable!!!!

The kitty looks like my Michel 2001 - 2010. I miss him so much.

Thanks Erica. We certainly don't have a spa bathroom but I read many years ago about putting the toi…

Fortunately, I don't smoke.

customize your newsletter

This newsletter will be sent daily and will feature updates on all the causes you care about. Which causes would you like to include?

Copyright © 2012 Care2.com, inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved