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It started with a simple dream of 2 city girls who wanted to grow their own lavenders ala the fields of Provence. Today, Lavender Cottage is a haven for busy Taiwanese who want to retreat to the mountains, and enjoy the health and beauty benefits of the aromatic herb.
Also, find out why the Taoyuan County in Taiwan has come to be associated with the lotus, and how the locals fashion the sacred plant into everything from herbal cuisine to beauty aids.
  
1. Lavender Moisturizing Gel
Ingredients
Lavender essential oil
Aloe Vera gel
Method/Application
Mix lavender oil and aloe vera gel.
Apply onto face. |
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2. Lavender Anti-inflammatory Lotion
Ingredients
Lavender essential oil
Toner
Method/Application
Mix lavender oil with toner.
Apply into inflamed face eg squeezed pimple. |
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Recipes 1 & 2 courtesy of Lavender Cottage
20, Jong Xing (Jung Shing) St., Jonghe Village,
Xinshe Township, Taichung, Taiwan
Tel: 2593-1066; Hours: 10:30 am-6:30 pm
Website: www.lavendercottage.com.tw |
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3. Floral Tea
Ingredients
Mint
Lavender
Rosemary
Thyme
Roman Chamomile
Sweet Mace
Pineapple Sage
Rose
Crystal Sugar
Method
Mix all leaves and flowers.
Brew for a few minutes with boiling water.
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4. Herbal Skin-Clarifying Mask
Ingredients
Mint
Lavender
Rosemary
Wine
Sea Salt
Method
Pound the mint, lavender and rosemary.
Add some warm water, wine and sea salt.
Apply to face.
* For a more luxurious mask, add honey, milk and eggs to mixture
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5. Water Lily Essence For Face
Ingredients
Fresh Water Lily flower
Method/Application
Extract placenta from ‘heart’ of the flower.
Apply immediately to face.
* Note : placenta can also be consumed directly when the flower is served as a tea
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Recipe 5 courtesy of Lin Jin Tang,
Lin Ancient Lotus Garden
No. 175, 5th Neighborhood, Da Chue Village,
Kuan Yin Township, Tao Yuan County, Taiwan |
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