themori-witch: wildwoodherbalist:Marjoram & Lemon Balm facial solution for calming and fig
themori-witch: wildwoodherbalist: Marjoram & Lemon Balm facial solution for calming and fighting acne! How to make: 1 handful of fresh Marjoram leaves 1 handful of fresh Lemon Balm leaves, finely chopped 1 TBSP of Honey - Add the Lemon Balm and Marjoram into a Mortar and grind it down into a consistent mass, pour in the honey and muddle till the mixture is a consistent paste. - You can apply this mixture straight onto your face or separate the liquid from the bits by pouring it into a saucer, all the goodness has been extracted out of the bits in the mortar so don’t worry about waste, the liquid is the important stuff ! - Keep the solution on for 15 minutes and then rinse with water. What does this do? - The Marjoram helps to kill acne causing bacteria and to leave the skin radiant and smooth. - The Lemon Balm reduces inflammation, bringing down any acne swelling and reducing redness. - The honey helps to bind any impurities that are drawn out of the pores and it’s antibacterial properties help to neutralize any excess bacteria. ————————————————————————————————– Quick bonus tip, leaving some crushed marjoram leaves in a vial of olive oil for 24 hours will give you a quick to apply acne fighting lotion that tones the skin. Vegans can swap out the honey for olive oil ! (: If you want to do this in a more witchcraft centric way, here are the correspondences you’ll need to know: Honey: binding, relationships, happiness, abundance, love, lust, sex, attraction, prosperity, sweetness. Lemon Balm: healing, compassion, fertility, endings, happiness, longevity, love, prosperity, psychic power, success. Marjoram: grieving, happiness, money, protection, money, tranquility, cleansing, courage. I cannot wait to try this out! -- source link