AGE-DEFYING SERUM

YIELD: ¾ OUNCE TIME: 30 MINUTES

GOOD FOR: MATURE SKIN

This combination of unique ingredients makes for a potent age-defying blend
that stands up to expensive OTC products.

FOR THE TEA:

• 1 cup rose water
• 2 teaspoons dried holy basil leaf
• 2 teaspoons dried rose hip
• 2 teaspoons dried reishi mushroom
• 2 teaspoons dried wolfberries 
• 2 teaspoons dried ginseng
• 2 teaspoons dried bilberry tea

FOR THE SERUM:

• 2 teaspoons aloe vera jelly
• ½ teaspoon glycerin
• ¼ teaspoon argan oil
• 2 teaspoons of above tea

method 

• 1. On the stovetop in a small pot, combine the rose water, holy basil, rose hip, mushroom, wolfberries,
• ginseng, and bilberry tea. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain the tea and cool.
• 2. In a small bowl, combine the aloe vera jelly, glycerin, argan oil, and 2 teaspoons of the tea. Mix well.
• 3. Transfer to an airtight container. A small pump works well.
• TO USE: Apply 5–10 drops of serum after cleansing skin.
• STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

• USE: Twice daily

Wolfberries, also known as goji berries, have become a popular food due their high content of antioxidants

and beta-carotene. In traditional Chinese medicine, wolfberries are said to aid in sleep and reduce stress. If

you have any left over after mixing up this serum, eat a few to reap their additional benefits.