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| antiperspirant when included in deodorants. It is a common ingredient in shampoos, conditioners and hair rinses for oily or falling hair. It is also helpful for brunettes to darken gray hair. Sage helps to stimulate the scalp. It is also breath freshening when added to toothpastes and mouthwashes and it helps treat gingivitis. |
| Sandalwood (Santalum album) |
| Sandalwood is antiseptic, aphrodisiac and rejuvenative. It is used as a bath herb in soaps and aftershaves, and is often added to shampoos, conditioners and hair rinses. It is a common ingredient in exotic perfume with a history of 4,000 years of use. In many tropical places, women mix essential oil of sandalwood with coconut oil and rub it into their hair for a beautiful shine and fragrance. |
| Sarsaparilla (Smilax officinalis) |
| Sarsaparilla is used internally for its alternative, diaphoretic and rejuvenative properties as a tea, tincture or in capsules to remedy skin conditions such as acne, age spots, eczema and psoriasis. It helps to reduce inflammation and binds with bacteria to carry them out of the body. |
| Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) |
| When mixed with water soapwort produces a foamy lather that can be used as a wash to clean the body and hair. It effectively helps to remove grease. |
| Star anise (Illicium verum) |
| Native to Southeast Asia, the fruit of star anise is the portion valued for its analgesic, aromatic and circulatory stimulating properties. The essential oil is used to scent hair products, soaps and perfumes. Chew a small piece after a meal to freshen your breath. |
| Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) |
| The essential oil of tea tree is distilled from the leaves |
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