Sweet Almond Milk Recipes for Face and Body

{How to Make Almond Milk}

1 cup of almonds (roasted or blanched)
4 cups of water

Store in a jar and keep in fridge for 24 hours. Add mixture to a blender and mix until smooth. Strain to remove residue. Can drink as is or add honey, vanilla, cinnamon or sugar. Store in a dark container, will keep for more than 2 weeks. Can also use with recipes below.

Sweet Almond Milk Facial Cleanser

25 Blanched Almonds
1 cup water
2 ounces Rose Hydrosol
3 drops geranium essential oils
2 drops lemon essential oil (oily skin), or
2 drops Frankincense essential oil (mature skin)
1 ounce pure vegetable glycerin

Directions:

Soak the almonds overnight
Combine the almonds with the water to a blender and mixture until it is a thick liquid.
Strain liquid.
Add hydrosol, essential oils and vegetable glycerin to the liquid.
Store in a dark amber glass and keep it at fridge.
Shake vigorously before each use Will last to 2/3 weeks. {adapted from The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Worwood, Valerie Ann}

{Almond Milk Facial Serum for 30-plus, Improves skin’s complexion}

2 Tablespoon of sweet almond oil
5 drops of jojoba oil
10 blanched almonds
3 tablespoon of water
3 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil
5 drops of Palma Rosa Essential Oil
2 drops of Fennel Essential oil
2 drops of Rose Essential oil

Put the blanched almonds with the water in a blender and mix until it becomes a thick liquid. Strain to remove residue. Add the other ingredients and store in a dark amber bottle in a cool place. 2/3 month shelf life. Shake before using. If too oily, spray water on face or body to help moisturize.

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