Facial Steaming
Facial steams are a great way to cleanse and soften the skin. You can customize the steam to whatever skin type you have or whatever skin imbalance you are experiencing. All you need are some skin-friendly botanicals of your choosing, a large bowl, some warm water and a towel. First, place warm water (the warmer the better) […]
Bath Tea
Sometimes when I am feeling overwhelmed and need to relax, I like to make bath teas. Bath teas are essentially a mix of flowers, herbs and sometimes sea salt that are placed in a cotton bag, cheesecloth, organza bag, nylon sock or strainer. I like to tie the bag onto the nozzle of the bathtub so […]
Yarrow
Yarrow has been used for thousands of years for skin healing. Interestingly, these plants have been used on battle-fields since the time of Achilles through the Civil War to stop bleeding in wounds. In modern times, herbalists continue to use yarrow for healing treatments, due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and pain relieving properties. Yarrow contains silica, which helps […]
Delphinium
Delphinium are one of my favorite flowers. Their history is just as rich as their beauty. It’s rounding off the season for them so I thought I’d do a little post about them. They are native to Europe and North America and their blue blossoms were used by the Native Americans and settlers alike to create blue dye […]