Herbs For Health

Local herbalist Sarah Hillyer explains how to help your skin glow and protect and promote strong hair growth this summer

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

The prospect of for a body scrub. summer and Carrot oil which It stimulates the sunny days ahead is an ideal time to detox and helps rehydrate dry and chapped skin, blood supply to the skin which, in turn, promotes healing and cleanse our skin. We’ve it is also an old will make your skin waited a long time for the sun (and that Vitamin D) remedy for sunburn silky smooth. Finally, I also have to arrive. While enjoying a recipe for carrot oil the sun’s healing benefits, why not also which helps rehydrate dry and chapped think about how you can look after your skin, it is also an old remedy for sunburn skin and hair at the same time? – in fact, carrot oil is found in plenty

Chamomile and rosemary oils both of commercially available skincare have anti-inflammatory properties and products and sun lotions. 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.