HEALTH & BEAUTY
HERBS FOR HEALTH are very nourishing. They work on all but the most greasy hair. Rosemary is also a lovely conditioner – it will make the hair shiny and encourage growth. I infuse the herbs in almond oil, which is kind to the scalp, but coconut oil is a good alternative. I was lucky enough to be given this wonderful recipe for a body scrub. he prospect of It stimulates the summer and Carrot oil which blood supply to the sunny days helps rehydrate dry skin which, in turn, ahead is an and chapped skin, promotes healing and ideal time to detox and will make your skin cleanse our skin. We’ve it is also an old silky smooth. waited a long time for the remedy for sunburn Finally, I also have sun (and that Vitamin D) a recipe for carrot oil to arrive. While enjoying which helps rehydrate dry and chapped the sun’s healing benefits, why not also skin, it is also an old remedy for sunburn think about how you can look after your – in fact, carrot oil is found in plenty skin and hair at the same time? of commercially available skincare Chamomile and rosemary oils both products and sun lotions. have anti-inflammatory properties and
Local herbalist Sarah Hillyer explains how to help your skin glow and protect and promote strong hair growth this summer
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HERBAL HAIR RINSE AND FACE TONER 4 parts lemon balm 4 parts German chamomile flowers 4 parts rose petals 3 parts marigold flowers 1 part rosemary leaves 1 part lemon or orange peel Organic wine vinegar or vodka to cover A few drops of lavender or frankincense essential oil 1 Crush all the leaves and flowers and slice the citrus. 2 Place in a preserving jar and cover with the liquid. 3 Shake once a day for 2 weeks. 4 Strain and add the essential oils. Store in a cool dark place.
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