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| are often included in facial steams, cleansers, masks, toners, lotions, moisturizers and soaps. As a bath herb, rosemary relaxes the muscles yet helps the mind to be alert. It is used in massage oils for sore muscles and cellulite as well as toothpastes, mouthwashes and insect repellents. When used on the skin, it helps to strengthen the capillaries and improve sluggish and mature skin. Rosemary is popular in shampoos, conditioners and hair rinses to help darken gray hair, and for dandruff and hair loss. Adding a few drops of rosemary essential oil to a clean hairbrush helps to impart hair with a beautiful shine and fragrance and stimulates hair growth. |
| Rose (Rosa species) |
| Rose petals are used in body care for their antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, hydrating and soothing properties. Rose is beloved for its beautiful scent and as an ingredient in dry or mature skin products such as facial steams, cleansers, lotions, toners, lotions and moisturizers. It is also used as a bath herb. Rosewater has long been used as a toner and moisturizer by beauties to soothe sore complexions. Diluted, it can be applied to cottonballs and placed on closed eyes to reduce puffiness. Rose is considered a cell rejuvenator. For dry hair, roses are included in shampoos, conditioners and hair rinses. Rosewater makes a lovely mouthwash. Pure essential oil of rose is one of the most wonderful and expensive scents and included in perfumery. It takes about 10,000 pounds of roses to make 1 pound of the essential oil or 30 roses to make 1 drop of oil. |
| Sage (Salvia officinalis) |
| The leaves and flowers of sage are antibacterial and are included in skin care products such as facial steams, cleansers, toners and soaps. They are also used as a bath herb. It is especially beneficial for acne and oily skin. Sage has been used as a wash and salve to treat eczema, psoriasis and poison oak and ivy and is very effective as an |
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