Barley water for flawless complexion

Apparently, barley water is supposed to be a old secret of the royals for a flawless complexion.

Even if it doesn't work it certainly tastes good.

1/2 cup pearl barley
2 1/2 quarts boiling water
2 lemons
6 oranges ( try to get organic oranges or scrub reg. oranges really well)
Brown Sugar or honey to taste! (Optional)

Put barley in large pot,add boiling water an simmer on low heat, with lid on, for an hour.
While barley is simmering, squeeze the fruit and set the juice aside.
Strain water from barley into bowl and add Sugar or honey.
(Remember this optional)
Then add rinds from oranges and lemons.
Allow to stand until cold.
Remove rinds and add the lemon and orange juices.
Keep refrigerated.

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