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Mugwort & Pine Cosmetic Vinegar

Materials

  • Mugwort leaf, fresh or dried
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Pine Hydrosol
  • Small glass bottle with spray top

Instructions

To make mugwort infused vinegar —

  • Fill a jar 3/4 full with fresh mugwort leaves, or half full with dry mugwort leaves. Pour apple cider vinegar over the herbs, leaving a half inch or so of headspace in the top of the jar.
  • Cap with a tight fitting, non metal lid. If you are using a metal lid, place a piece of wax paper under it to help prevent corrosion.
  • Let the vinegar steep for 2–4 weeks then strain through a cheese cloth and rebottle.

To make mugwort & pine cosmetic vinegar—

  • Add 1 part mugwort vinegar and 1 part pine hydrosol to a small bottle. Cap tightly and shake well.

Notes

Folks with dry, sensitive, or weather damaged skin types might find that cosmetic vinegars a bit too harsh and may wish to avoid them.
To use: spritz onto skin or apply with reusable cloth pads as a toner, face cleanser, or deodorant or use to spot treat acne.