Grind dried flowers in a mortar and pestle or break them up in your clean hands to produce smaller pieces. Fill a dry, sterilized glass jar half full with dried flowers. Using an immersion blender or electric mixer, whip the mixture on high for 5 minutes or until it changes color and looks fluffy. You may need to periodically scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl. I was once again busy doing some of my @herbalacademy studies. You might already know that I’m currently doing their Botanical Skin Care course. It’s been so fascinating to learn more about the many ways herbs can benefit the skin both inside and out. The course also gives me a detailed foundation into skin health. It’s so much more than I ever imagined! Dive deep into the fundamental concepts and specific herbal approaches for maintaining skin health and supporting both chronic and acute skin conditions. You will receive plenty of recipes that apply the basic techniques from Unit 3, allowing you to create a range of products for different skin types and specific skin concerns, such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea. This skin care recipe book is inspired by the botanical world and filled with illustrations that will dazzle your eyes and heart — it’s a looker! Take a peek below to see just what we mean!

Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book by the Herbal Academy Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book by the Herbal Academy

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I loved learning about the basic energetic categories of Western herbalism—hot, cold, damp, and dry—to provide a more nuanced view of skin health. It was highly enlightening as were the sections on Ayurveda skin care and skin care in Chinese medicine. One of the more important lessons, however, covered the commercial ingredients we should be avoiding and why they are harmful. I was most surprised to learn that retinol, which is practically a staple in anti-aging skin care products, should be avoided due to its numerous negative side effects.You’ll get up close and personal with the skin as we zoom in and discuss basic anatomy and structure, with an emphasis on the many functions of the skin, from vitamin D synthesis to wound healing and immunity. You’ll also gain insight on the skin’s microbiome and discover how skin care products are absorbed into the skin, and even deeper!