Soapwort herb is very healing to damaged skin, and for those who suffer from eczema and psoriasis. Soapwort is a great herb to use for skin and hair care and forms the basis of this conditioning shampoo and body wash.
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Cautions:
Mix well and store in a cool dry place, and plan to use up within a few weeks, as the mixture does not contain preservatives. |
Ingredients:
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Calendula * Lemongrass * Rosemary * Sage * Soapwort *
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Recipe Instructions:
Bath
:Bring 2 tablespoons of soapwort root to a boil in 2 cups of water. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, and pour over a handful of dried calendula blossoms. Let stand until cool.
Strain and mix 1 cup of the decoction with 3 oz of pure Castile soap. Add 1/4 teaspoon almond oil and 1/2 teaspoon borax. Add 15 to 20 drops of your favorite essential oils. For my dark hair, I use 10 drops rosemary, 5 drops lemongrass and 3 drops of sage.
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Tags and Uses for this Remedy
- Detoxification :Regular use of depurative herbs will help detox your body and most importantly support your liver. Poor liver function is one of the most common root causes of poor health.
- Hair :Both whole herbs and essential oils can be used to promote hair and scalp health.
- Skin Care :Natural, organic skin care remedies do a better job of protecting and healing skin than store bought cosmetics.
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