Tulsi, skullcap, frankinsence and daisy all come together to leave your hair clean, nourished, shiny and soft. Like having a spa treatment in your own bathroom
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Tulsi paste and powder has been used in Ayurvedic
herbal and cosmetic products for centuries. There are very few homes in India
without it in their bathroom essentials. Loaded with phytonutrients, essential
oils, Vitamin A and C, it is traditionally used for its purifying, detoxifying,
and cleansing properties.
Skullcap has been in use as a natural herbal treatment for skin throughout Asia in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years.
Daisy infused oil is well known for it's cleansing, regenerating and antioxident benefits. Alongside the other herbs in this shampoo bar, this combination packs a therapeutic punch!
Frankinsence is renowned for it's calming and rejeuvenating scent, but nutrients in the resin infused oil may also help to soothe hair follicles and the scalp.
Using all of these ingredients together in a shampoo makes perfect sense and takes the bar beyond simply 'washing' the hair. Calming and nourishing the skin and hair to leave you feeling like you have had a spa treatment in your own bathroom!
Tulsi or holy
basil is an adaptogenic herb and is also known as the “queen of herbs”. A revered and holy plant in Hinduism, used to help heal many ailments.
An
adaptogen will 'adapt' to what the body needs within the circumstances it is in. In this way, Tulsi may aid our
bodies in reacting to or recovering from both short- and long-term physical or
mental stress. It has also shown support for the immune system and overall
well-being. Tulsi also is seen to generally help combat fatigue, balance blood
sugar levels enhance mental cognition, ease depression and soothe anxiety, and help
you thrive rather than just survive each day.
Every
Ayurvedic household uses Tulsi on the skin for many benefits. Tulsi contains linoleic acid,
alongside vitamin A, C and zinc, which is extremely beneficial for skin both
when consumed and applied topically. Most people who use Tulsi report a clear,
bright and blemish-free skin tone, dark spots are reduced and also calm is
restored.
With many
nutrients and therapeutic compounds, Tulsi may help the body and mind to adapt to the
world within and surrounding you. This comes in handy navigating all the
changes you come across during and leading up to menopause.
Skullcap
is traditionally used for its nervine soothing properties. It is very effective for
insomnia and to calm and restore the mind and body to be able to get to sleep
and more importantly, to stay asleep. A common symptom in peri-menopause and
beyond. However it is being used more modernly for its potent
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-brightening properties.
Recent
studies have shown that Skullcap may potentially contains more UVB-blocking
properties than your regular sunscreen. Containing effective anti-oxidant and
anti-inflammatory compounds that may provide an ability to inhibit melanin
synthesis and protect against sun damage.
By using
a liquid extract you are also able to absorb and gaining the nutrient benefits
of Skullcap. These
include flavonoids (baicalein, oroxylin A, and wogonin) and other abundant
bioactive elements, such as terpenes and volatile oils. There are also some
particularly potent antioxidants such as Oroxylin A and wogonin. These are
also absorbed in the skin and have been seen to promote cellular
regeneration that may increase the firmness of your skin and its improve it's
elasticity.
Skullcap
is commonly used to help balance hormones and stimulate endorphins, the feel good hormone. All
these capabilities and possibilites make Skullcap essential in this blend
for you
Used for
centuries, around the world, both internally and in skincare, Frankincense is
an amazing anti-aging tool. Reported to smooth wrinkles, fine lines, shrink
oedema plus may tone and lift the skin as well as take care of age spots and
sun damage too. Plus the balancing and purifying properties are calming and
restoriative for the whole body and especially the mind and emotions.
The
benefits from extracting the nutrients and scent from Frankinsence resin in
this skincare mean the
results go way beyond simply smelling like Christmas! Made by seeping the resin
in oil, the resin dissolves, making the oil rich in nutrients as well as
infusing all the well known healing compounds.
Used
topically, Frankinsence have shown anti-inflammatory
benefits results alonside reducing depression and anxiety in people.
The common daisy, found in your garden, can be used
to make a rich daisy oil. A soothing, moisturising and restorative oil used for
centuries for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.
Reputed to bring back luminosity
and brightness, the humble daisy is rich in antioxidants, along with
malic and tartaric acids which are so helpful in skin and hair care.
Herbalist have used Daisy in treatment for bruises, wound healing, swelling, migraines,
digestive issues amongst other things.