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Nothing says Valentine's Day like a dozen roses (unless your honey prefers more modern gifts—but even the best bouquet has a limited life. This year, make sure your blooms do double duty with simple recipes that put the leftovers to good use.
Body scrub: combine sea salt, rolled oats, buttermilk powder, cornmeal, rose petals, and essential rose oil; add olive oil to reach your preferred consistency. (Beauty Night)
Skin toner: Combine rosemary, witch hazel, and dried rose petals; strain and apply to face. (Totally Her)
Rose water: Steep rose petals in water and add a splash of coconut milk for DIY rose water. (Homemade Beauty Recipes from Natural Products)
Lip balm: Rinse petals and grind, with milk butter, into a paste. Keep in a tin for easy application. (Beauty Night)
More homemade beauty treatments:
Remedy Dry Skin with Coconut Oil
This Homemade Mask Soothes Skin and Makes it Glow
Make Your Own Rose-Scented, Travel-Sized Lotion
Are you a green hipster looking for all things green and cool? Then you'll love actor and eco-activist Adrian Grenier and his team of environmental experts, who live it up with sustainable style on Planet Green TV's Alter Eco.
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