Lemon is a strong astringent, so dilute with water before using, being careful to keep away from the eyes.

Queen of Hungary Water
This water can be used as an astringent, aftershave, deodorant, hair and skin tonic and even as an inhaled headache remedy:
Ingredients:

• 1 part roses
• 1 part lavender
• 1 part rosemary
• 1 part sage
• 1 part orange peel
• 1 part lemon peel
• 2 parts mint

To 2 ounces apple cider vinegar, add 2 ounces of the above herbal formula. Put in an air-tight glass jar, let steep for about 2 weeks. Strain and add 1 1/2 cups pure distilled rosewater. Pour into a decorative, air tight decanter and use daily.

Sage Astringent
Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp dried sage
• 4 Tbsp vodka
• 1/4 tsp borax
• 3 Tbsp witch hazel
• 10 drops glycerin or honey

Steep the sage in vodka for 2 weeks then strain. Dissolve borax in witch hazel, stir in the saged vodka and glycerin. Pour into bottle with a tight cap. Shake before each use.

Strawberry: Mash strawberries, use as an astringent and cleansing face mask.