Glow-Up, Skin + Hair Medicinal Tea/Hair Rinse

sea buckthorn berries, horsetail, oatstraw, comfrey root, nettle leaf, calendula, lemon peels, orange peels, rose petals + hibiscus

Facial Toner 

Prepare a medicinal strength tea 

(1 tbsp Glow-Up tea:1/2 cup water) 

  

1. Boil tea on low for 15 mins 
2. Remove from heat and let cool 
3. To test, apply a swab on your forearm and let sit for 15 mins.   
   • If your arm turns red, dilute.  
   • If you don’t experience any reaction; 
4. Apply thin layer on skin with cotton ball.  
   • Optional: let sit on face for 15 mins 
5. Rinse. 

Store in fridge. Stays fresh for 3 days. 

 

Hair Rinse 

Prepare a medicinal strength tea 

4 tbsps Glow-Up tea

2 cups water 

  

1. Boil tea on low for 15 mins 
2. Remove from heat and let cool 
3. Just before you use your tea rinse, wash hair with shampoo and towel dry lightly – leaving it damp. 
4. Distribute the rinse throughout your hair and scalp with spray bottle.  
5. Cover your hair with a cap or old towel for around 30 minutes. 
6. Rinse hair with cold water. 
   • You don’t need to use shampoo afterwards, but feel free to use conditioner. 

Sea buckthorn berries are full of omegas, vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2, folic acid, vitamin K, antioxidants. Sea buckthorn berries most notable property is it's anti-aging benefits.  These tiny berries are an anti-inflammatory, helps to enhance hydration, elasticity and regeneration of the skin, and addresses issues with acne. 

 

Horsetail builds beauty from the inside out. Most noted for its trace mineral profile, horsetail is an excellent source of silicon, calcium, magnesium, chromium, iron, manganese, and potassium. 

 

Oatstraw  is high in calcium, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus and vitamins B which helps to build strong bones. Oatstraw is packed with body-building nutrients that may assist in strengthening hair, nails, bones and teeth, and helps to support a healthy nervous system and adrenal glands. 

 

Comfrey root helps to stimulate new cell growth, provides moisture to the skin, helps remove those unwanted blemishes and dark spots, helps with hair loss and restores the sheen and volume to hair. 

 

Nettle leaf is a rich source of vitamin A, B, C, K, calcium, silicon, potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese, boron, copper, chlorophyll, protein, and dietary fiber.  Nettle is an excellent blood purifier with detoxifying properties which helps to support vibrant skin, hair, nails, a healthy liver, healthy kidneys and respiratory system. 

 

Calendula is an anti-inflammatory known to heal damaged skin and hair and helps the body produce collagen. 

Herbalist's Message

As with any natural or herbal product, the key is consistency and patience. People are used to quick fixes and that approach is just not the case when trying to make the changes necessary for a healthier lifestyle.

 

People who use herbs as symptom-relieving remedies will often be disappointed as most herbs don't target specific biochemical reactions to create rapid changes. Instead, herbs work with the body in extremely complex ways to bring about balance in the body. 

 

It is important to note that herbs will not make up for lack of sleep, dehydration or a diet filled with processed and refined foods. 

 

 

Disclaimer

Plants can be powerful allies, when used responsibly.

Although most herbal preparations are safe and effective, it is important to note that there may be potential side effects (allergies) and individual results may vary. Creating a relationship with their vital energy plays a large role in the symbiotic partnership toward healing and physical well-being.
 

There is no way to know any particular body will react to any substance. When you are taking herbs, you are your own primary care giver and you must be vigilant of your own health.  Consult with an herbalist or primary care provider and do your research, so that you can become an knowledgable and compassionate caretake of your own body.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.