With the discovery of antimicrobials in the 1940s, scientists prophesied the defeat of infectious diseases that had plagued humankind throughout history. However, the remarkable healing power of antibiotics invites widespread and often inappropriate use.
Lemongrass is one of the most popular soap making herbs. A small amount of essential oil mixed in your homemade soap recipes adds a mild, yellowish-green, hue with a potent lemon scent. Lemongrass is a natural astringent. It minimizes pores and firms skin. It helps get rid of blackheads and relieve acne.
Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of warm water. Add 1/2 cup of ammonia. Put on rubber gloves to protect your skin from the ammonia mixture. Soak a clean cloth in the diluted ammonia. Wash your kitchen surfaces to remove smoke or soot film that contributes to the odor. Rinse the cloth as necessary.Pour 1 quart of water into a cooking pot. Cut a lemon into slices with a paring knife. Add the lemon slices to the water. Bring the lemon and water mixture to a boil.ut on rubber gloves to protect your skin from the ammonia mixture. Soak a clean cloth in the diluted ammonia. Wash your kitchen surfaces to remove smoke or soot film that contributes to the odor. Rinse the cloth as necessary. Pour 1 quart of water into a cooking pot. Cut a lemon into slices with a paring knife.