A gentle, soothing astringent. Expressed juice can help to clear blemishes. Soothing and astringent. Substitute 1 tablespoon of the herbal infusion for 1 tablespoon of creamy milk, or sour cream for dry skin, or yogurt or buttermilk for oily skin. A few drops of lemon juice or cider vinegar help to restore the skin's acid mantle.
Eggs are an excellent binding agent.
Add an egg yolk for dry skin and a beaten egg white for oily skin. Mashed cucumber, strewberries, tomatoes, lemon juice and grapefruit juice are all good astringents. Avocado and ripe peach are rich moisturizer. Then add 3 c. water and simmer for 5 hours, adding more water as necessary to maintain at least 1 c. liquide. Strain and reduce to 1 c. by boiling.