I decided, after doing some research, to buy butterfly pea flowers (instead of growing them). Everything I read stated they prefer a very hot season, and otherwise, do not produce enough flowers. I have been intrigued to try the tea with them too.
Here is the witch hazel after 24 hours, after infusing it with a few flowers. Very pretty right? I started using it on May 19th.
The recipe is online with a free printable page - Mommypotamus, DIY Butterfly Pea Flower Skin Toner.
I included the link on this post, as she has a lot of other DIY recipes and how-to's.
It's just infused witch hazel (organic, double distilled), infused with the butterfly pea flowers, and a bit of glycerin. I stored mine in amber bottles, so I could keep it in the bathroom. I found that if it's a toner, that has to be refrigerated, I forget all about using it.
The flower is said to have a lot of health benefits as a tea, and benefits in skin care too. I believe the online recipe states the benefits, but if not, you can always google it. I could not find any information in any of my herbal books.
Homemade Butterfly Pea Flower Facial Toner © May 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart