Chamomile, Sage, and Laminaria Seaweed Scrub Cleanser

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Chamomile, Sage, and Laminaria Seaweed Scrub Cleanser

 

A mildly abrasive scrub cleanser exfoliates the surface of the skin,

removing the dead and dying cells before they clog your pores. Used

on a regular basis, the scrub can smooth scarring. Please note,

however, that using a scrub on skin that is erupted will only

aggravate, not help, the condition.

 

The following recipe calls for making a soap containing sage and

seaweed and then shaving it into a mixture of dried chamomile

flowers and powdered oatmeal. Chamomile and oatmeal are anti-

inflammatory. Sage is an astringent and disinfectant.

 

Ingredients:

1 cup glycerin soap base

1 tablespoon powdered laminaria seaweed

1 tablespoon clary sage oil

1 cup dried chamomile flowers, chopped

1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal; grind in a blender until coarse

 

Instructions:

Combine melted base and herbal materials. Stir until blended, then

pour into molds and cool. Shave with a cheese grater, finest shred.

Add shavings to the following:

 

1 cup dried chamomile flowers, chopped

1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal; grind in a blender until coarse

 

Mix well and store in lidded, dark containers. To use, make a paste

in the palm of your hand with 1 tablespoon of scrub cleanser and a

little water. Gently rub on the face in a circular motion for one

minute, then rinse.