THE SUPER SCALP TONIC

Following on from my 'New Year, New Hair & Time For Success' post you'll know it's going to be a serious year in hair on the blog, and my soft spot for hair care mixes and D.I.Y has taken a step up the ladder!
 I'm all steam ahead on the scalp care front this year as I believe this is where the real magic happens. I had been researching top oils since last year December in order to throw together a super oil that would stimulate, condition, nourish, fortify, and all in all enhance the health of my hair, as well as its quality and appearance.
Here are the ingredients as well as benefits of my new fave wonder oil, I'm honestly sold on this - check it out for yourself!

INGREDIENTS
Infused Hemp Seed Oil* 30ml Jamaican Black Castor Oil 30ml Argan Oil 10ml Coconut Oil 10ml Meadowfoam Oil 10ml Neem Oil 10ml
Essential Oils  Lavender 10 drops Bergamot 5 drops Pimento 5 drops Bay leaf 5 drops Camphor 5 drops
*Oat Straw * Horsetail Powder * Rosemary
Method: I simply infused a tablespoon of Oat Straw, Horsetail Powder and Rosemary in Hemp Seed oil. I left the oil in a dark cupboard for 3 days and then sieved the ingredients out of the oil. I then measured the oils out into a bottle and voila!

BENEFITS

Hemp Seed Oil  Contains anti-oxidants, protein [which strengthens] as well as a number of minerals including calcium, magnesium, sulphur, potassium, iron, zinc and phosphorus. Also contains twenty known amino acids e.g A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D and E [*]
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Coconut oil contains large amounts of triglycerides, proteins, antioxidants and vitamin E. It is also anti-bacterial and due to its ability to penetrate the hair shaft it is also esteemed for protecting hair from hygral fatigue [*]
Argan Oil High in vitamin E and antioxidants, strengthens hair and contains high amounts of omega 3 and omega 9.
Castor Oil Used as treatment for hair thinning and hair loss, antibacterial, emollient, prevents dry scalp, used to promote new growth thickness.
Meadow Foam Oil Moisturising, extremely stable, and capable of adhering and staying on the skin. It is one of the most stable oils and will extend the shelf life of less stable ingredients. When applied to the skin it forms a moisture barrier and will assist in preventing moisture loss. 
Neem Oil Acts as an antibacterial powder which is widely used to cure or control dandruff, relieves dry skin, soothes itchiness.
Horsetail Powder  Contains silica which plays a vital role in the formation of keratin. Keratin helps form the collagen in skin and helps to strengthen hair. It also keeps hair looking smooth and shiny. The potassium, manganese and selenium may also encourage hair growth.
Oat Straw High in silica, emollient qualities that can benefit your hair health. Used to fortify hair and reduce hair loss.
Rosemary Stimulates hair growth, disinfects scalp.
 Lavender Stimulates hair growth, helps relieve itching and helps with dandruff
Pimento Stimulating, antiseptic, refreshing and cooling properties
Bergamot
Antiseptic, reduces hair loss, stimulates hair growth
Bay leaf A reputation for good hair and scalp tonic, stimulating growth and easing dandruff. Used in bruise remedies and to sooth inflammation.
Camphor
Used therapeutically to control thinning hair and also stimulate blood flow to the scalp thus encouraging hair growth
*** Just in case you're wondering, I purchased my oils from 3 suppliers: SheaButterCottage , NaturallyThinking and Baldwins ***

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Making your Own : D.I.Y Winter Supple Lip Scrub

Over the last few months of 2013 I started to take grooming a lot more seriously, I'm a huge believer in getting into a habit of all things girly before living with someone else i.e the hubby,  so that it's not a huge lifestyle change when you do tie the knot and realise you can't always live in a headscarf or stretch your chipped nails for weeks on end! Basically my new motto is waxing, nails done, hair done, everything did! 
So I decided I'd start pampering and treating myself more often, i.e manis, pedis, waxes and of course a good massage just because. But some things you simply can't really pay for and kinda shouldn't have to because your kitchen cupboard can seriously hook you up!
Have I rambled there? I think so! Point is, in celebration of my all new groomed up lifestyle I've been paying a lot more attention to my physical self and the winter dry lips thing was killing my swag! I just had to get D.I.Y on myself and put together a super simple and my goodness delicious but shouldn't be eaten lip scrub. 
It has my lips super soft and supple [baby bum supple] and I'm totally in L-O-V-E!

HOW TO 

- Literally pour an equal amount of all of your main ingredients into a jar -

- Add any extras e.g. herbs at your desired quantity -

- Use a spoon to fold ingredients into one another -

- You can then use your fingers to gently rub the scrub all over your lips - 

- Finally use a warm damp cloth to remove and follow up with a thick lip balm -

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Vitamin E Oil - softens, heals, prevents moisture loss, reduces scarring

Honey - softens, soothes dry and chapped skin

Brown Sugar - humectant, contains glycolic acid, natural exfoliator

Rosemary - soothes dry skin

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - strengthens underlying tissue and removes excessive dead skin cells, antibacterial, moisturising.

* If your Coconut oil is hard then you can lightly warm this by placing your required amount in a bowl in a warm water bath to slightly melt this. Be careful not to over warm as this will cause the sugar to melt.

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