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Cleavers Facial Wash ~ Natural Wrinkle Remedy

When ever I read something new about a weed I harvest, I give it a try if I can.  The season for cleavers are over for us, but I wanted to share this.

 I made a tea with cleavers. I just made sort of an infusion in a pint canning jar, strained it and put it in the fridge.  

 Dip your washcloth into the tea and rinse your face with the tea solution at room temperature (or cold).  Cleavers at as a skin tightener, so in reality, reduces wrinkles and lifts up the skin naturally.

 Some people may have a bad reaction to this facial wash, so try a small area at first.  If you use fresh cleavers in you tea (not recommended for this), you have greater chance a having a skin reaction.

 I used this tea for 2 straight weeks and feel and see a difference.  I also used it cold on my face, and it felt great in the heat of summer.
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Sam I Am...... said…
I embrace my wrinkles and there is nothing that will prevent you from getting older with all it's surprises! LOL! Good luck with that! I especially think it is funny that some women spend so much money on anti-aging stuff. They probably do age more gracefully but they still age. You're smart to use things that nature provides.
July 25, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Susan said…
I'm reminded of how differently people perceive 'weeds' every time I am faced with the wall-to-wall purslane in my raised beds. It sells for $12 a pound in the city. While I do tend to leave some in - I love it in salads in the spring - I am yoinking it out left and right all summer!
July 25, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Sam I am, it does help tighten the skin, but you are right about wrinkles.
July 25, 2018 at 1:27 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Susan, I had tons of purslane last year, but nothing here so far. I'm hoping to get some if it ever rains here.
July 25, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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