Effects of Apple Juice

Did you know that Apple water is excellent for fever? In her book Natural Remedies, Patricia Allerdyce says “Prepare it by slicing three washed, unpeeled apples. Simmer until they are soft. Strain the apples, add a piece of lemon for flavor and chill before drinking.”

Fresh apple juice can also be used a cosmetic preparation. Fresh apple juice has excellent restorative and tonic properties for the skin:

Two recipes for Apple Facial -

Recipe 1

Peel and core one small apple, process in a blender until you have a liquid, and then put through a sieve. Combine this with 1 tablespoon of whole milk and enough fuller’s earth (Get fuller’s earth at the pharmacy – you may have to ask pharmacist) to thicken (approximately 1 tablespoon) and use as a cleansing mask for dull or scaly skin. Rinse off and tone and moisturize as usual.

Recipe 2

Cook one small apple (peeled and cored) and combine with equal part cream, honey and ground oatmeal to make a rich and nourishing facial mask. Warm up a bit and spread over your face. Leave on for about 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.