Herbal Healing

This blog is dedicated to herbal healing and other natural health remedies. In an attempt to deepen my own knowledge, I will share information on a variety of herbs, focusing largely on easy to find Western plants, as well as methods for preparing herbal medicines and natural beauty treatments. I am not a certified herbalist, licensed cosmetologist, or physician, so please use the information on this blog at your own risk! I've been an aspiring herbalist for several years, and I hope to finally get my certification sometime this year.

hey love your blog! i've seen st. ives release a green tea cleanser and scrub. i was wondering if there's a way to make a home made one. and also would white tea do anything to acne or redness? would it be just as effective to add green and white tea together? or even to put tea tree oil in the mix? thanks {:

Oooh, I used to use the St. Ives apricot scrub for years and really loved it.  What’s in the green tea cleanser other than the obvious green tea?  I know that any kind of tea, especially green, is good for reducing inflammation and redness.  If you wanted a quick and simple homemade version, here’s what I would do:  make half a cup or so of organic green tea, mix it with a teaspoon of pure liquid castille soap (like from Dr. Bronner’s), and add just a few drop of organic tea tree oil.  I recommend making a smaller amount so the green tea won’t go bad; you should use it up within 3 or 4 days.  These are just measurements off the top of my head, so you can adjust them as you like.  Don’t be afraid to experiment! 

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