Yarrow Cucumber Cleanser

Cucumber is naturally cleansing and calming to your skin.  When you combine it with fresh yarrow flowers you have a mild cleanser that can be used in place of soap for all skin types.  

Yield: 4 ounces 

  • 1 whole cucumber 
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh yarrow flowers and leaves or 1 /2 Tablespoon dried 
  • 1 /2 cup water 
  • 1 teaspoon honey 

In a blender of food processor combine all ingredients and process on high until you have a well-blended mixture.  To use: Massage into your skin and let sit for a few seconds up to a minute.  Then rinse with warm water followed by cool water rinse and pat your skin dry.  Store any leftover cleanser in the leftover cleanser in the refrigerator.

All recipes reprinted with permission.  Janice Cox, www.naturalbeautyathome.com