Clear your head and bring the zing to your shower, too, with this treatment you can make in your kitchen
Rosemary and lemon are a classic combination, made even zingier with the addition of peppermint. Great for fine to medium hair, applying this to the scalp encourages blood flow, while the essential oils clear the head.
Makes one
250ml jar
250ml coconut oil
4 sprigs rosemary
3 drops peppermint essential oil
6 drops lemon essential oil
1 Melt the coconut oil in the microwave until pourable.
2 Finely chop the needles from one sprig of rosemary.
3 Pour the coconut oil into a 250ml re-sealable jar and stir in the chopped rosemary and both essential oils.
4 Push the remaining rosemary sprigs into the sides of the jar before sealing.
5 To use, apply the scalp rub all over the head, getting right into the roots. Leave for 15-30 mins before shampooing and rinsing thoroughly.
This project by Lottie Storey is just one of the ideas on our new potion-making for grown-ups series, Heart, Body and Soul. This month, we focus on rosemary, with an infused oil, and recipes for a bread, a cake and a pasta dish, all using the herb.
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