Essential Oils and Blends for Broken Capillaries

As we age, especially for fair-skinned individuals we find more broken capillaries on our face, in particular our cheeks, nose and décolleté area. These happen for a variety of reasons, from thin skin, extreme weather, hot baths to sitting to long. As a result, the cells in the capillary walls become weak and lose their elasticity.

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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