Vitamin E oil has been used for many years to soothe the skin and prevent wrinkles. Use in undiluted form only. Wheat germ , the inner germ of the wheat kernel, contains an oil which is purported to be excellent for the skin. The mildly abrasive germ and emollient oil are often used in facial and body soaps. Purchase either the germ or the oil from a health-food store or grocery store.
Witch hazel is a mildly astringent liquid distilled from the small tree of the same name.
It cleanses the skin and closes the pores. Copyright 1996, pages 19-23. Stirling Publishing Company, New York. The projects in this book are the original creations of the author.