Water is the number one key ingredient to radiant, healthy skin. Foods with high water content like fresh fruits and vegetables are ideal for a healthy diet. Other key nutrients include essential fatty acids found in vegetable oils, seeds, and nuts that help skin retain vitality and elasticity. Some of the best sources of essential fatty acid come from cold pressed olive oil and flaxseed oil. Other cold pressed polyunsaturated oils, like safflower, soy, and sunflower may be used in moderation. Frying foods should be avoided. Fresh fish, eggs, poultry, and meat in moderation, may also be added to your diet.

Water, as stated earlier, is the most important source of nourishment for skin. Water helps to carry nutrients through the body and helps flush out toxins. Drink at least six 8 oz. glasses of water a day. High fiber diets that include whole grains, legumes, and vegetables helps to detoxify the body and prevents build up of harmful toxins.

Foods high in beta carotene like carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, apricots, cantaloupe, peaches, mango, broccoli, asparagus, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, parsley, seaweed, and spinach are recommended for healthy skin. Beta carotene deficiencies may cause acne, blemishes, dry skin, and skin cancer. Other important vitamins for the skin are
vitamin C, providing an antioxidant that fights free radicals and reduces aging effects. Vitamin E helps to reduce the risks of skin cancer and helps to repair skin cells. The B vitamins also support healthy skin functions.

Herbs are useful in maintaining a healthy diet which gives you healthy skin as well. Recommended herbs for the skin have been included in our Beautiful Skin Supplement incorporating vital nutrients to your body for a healthier diet and enhanced lifestyle helping you maintain beautiful, radiant skin.

Beautiful Skin Supplement

Beautiful skin starts from within. Nutrition for the skin

Ingredients:  Rosehips, Licorice, Burdock, Chamomile, Sage, Olive leaf

Directions: Take 1—2 capsules once a day on an empty stomach. Consult your physician before starting any new supplement program.

50 veggi caps       $7.95

Detailed Description of Beautiful Skin Herbal Supplement:

Rose hips are high in vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Rosehips prevents skin infections and speeds up the healing process for wounds and bruises.

Licorice is used for general skin problems.  Known to be healing and soothing to dry skin.

Burdock root is useful in treating skin diseases, boils, inflammation, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

Chamomile  is a traditional remedy for anxiety, stress, insomnia, headaches, and indigestion. It acts as a nerve tonic and is a useful treatment for menstrual cramps. Chamomile is an excellent skin soother that fights inflammation. When used externally or internally, it helps to reduce skin inflammation associated with eczema, psoriasis, and other rashes.

Sage is a powerful antioxidant that helps to purify the blood and detoxify the body. Excellent in treating skin conditions such as acne, boils, and dry skin.

Olive leaf acts as a natural antioxidant protects the skin and the cells of the body from damaging free radicals. Olive leaf has many benefits for the skin including acne, boils, eczema, bruises, dermatitis, psoriasis, wrinkles, and stretch marks.

Herbal Songstress provides our customers with the highest quality, organic herbs that nature has to offer. Our herbal supplements stand out among the rest because of our commitment to use only the freshest herbs.

Brief Background: Chamomile is a traditional remedy for anxiety, stress, insomnia, headaches, and indigestion. It acts as a nerve tonic and is a useful treatment for menstrual cramps. Chamomile is an excellent skin soother that fights inflammation. When used externally or internally, it helps to reduce skin inflammation associated with eczema, psoriasis, and other rashes.

Those who use our products will be able to adapt a beautiful look they can feel good about and be proud of. So be a social butterfly, or better yet, a chameleon and look like a chameleon bucks.

Huey, who’s our, “One In A Chameleon”,  along with his little sister Camil, introduces Children’s Oatmeal & Honey skin and haircare products: Oatmeal and Honey Lotion, Shampoo, and Conditioner. A wholesome and valuable combination of Oatmeal & Honey is gentle and nourishing for hair and skin. 

Oatmeal, a valuable ingredient to any hair and skin care product, creates a natural moisture balance when caring for delicate skin, especially sensitive skin prone to rashes oftentimes caused by contact with products containing harsh chemicals. Oatmeal has one of the highest sources of vitamin B1 known for protecting hair and skin against damage from the environmental toxins.

Honey, a common sweetener, is a natural miracle drawn from the nectar of flowers. This natural antioxidant made from bees is a moisturizing hair and skin care treatment that protects, heals and sooths.

Huey the Chameleon and His Colorful Personality is about a chameleon going back to school after summer vacation. Huey is disappointed to find that during recess his classmates divide into separate groups. Huey has a solution that teaches his classmates a very important lesson about diversity and staying true to yourself.

Hassan Stewart, the author of Huey the Chameleon and His Colorful Personality, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting, and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with certification in English and Language Arts. He reveres having the ability not only to write but also illustrate the storybook single-handedly. 30% off, when you buy the Oatmeal & Honey Gift Set! Book Included!

Natural Remedies using Oatmeal & Honey:

Body Wash
3 parts oatmeal
3 parts dried herbs of your choice.
2 parts grated soap

Pour ingredients in a cloth bag and use as a washcloth.

Mask for oily skin                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             1tsp. plain yougurt
1tsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. of old fashioned rolled oats

Blend until combined and apply to skin avoiding the eye area. If the mixture is not thick enough, add more oatmeal to thicken.

Treatment for Dry Hair
¼ cups honey
¼ cup of olive oil

Stir until the mixture is smooth and apply to clean wet hair. Let the mixture soak for at least 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Style as usual.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Every day styling that includes, chemical treatments, blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons, use of synthetic products, and over drying from shampoo, can damage hair.  Along with every day environmental issues like pollution and weather can cause damage like hair breakage, split ends, and hair loss.

Hot oil treatments have several benefits that are recommended for maintaining healthy hair.  The heated botanical oils penetrate to the hair shaft nourishing and repairing damaged hair.  Those who suffer from scalp disorders like dandruff, hair loss, psoriasis, and hair breakage are prime candidates for a weekly hot oil treatment. Hot oil treatments are an excellent way to grow hair as well.   Many of my clients have seen an immediate improvement after only one use.

As an experienced herbalist, I recommend the oils, avocado, almond, jojoba, evening primrose, hemp seed, apricot, wheat germ, macadamia nut, flax seed, grapeseed, lavender, clary sage, and ylang ylang.  This formula was carefully chosen to create a beautiful balance of naturally healing, soothing, and conditioning botanicals leaving hair and scalp healthy and maintained. 

Several scalp disorders like dandruff, hair loss, psoriasis, and hair breakage can benefit from a weekly hot oil treatment.  After shampooing with one of our natural shampoos, warm the bottle of oil in hot water. Apply oil to the scalp and message a few minutes before continuing onto the rest of hair. Make sure the oil is thoroughly distributed on every strand. The oils will penetrate allowing the botanical therapy to naturally condition hair. Put a plastic cap on and sit under the dryer for at least 20 minutes. Finally, rinse the oil out and follow with one of our recomended natural conditioners.

Please find below a detailed explanation of the healing oils found in Herbal Songstress, Hot Oil Treatment.

Avocado oil is nourishing for hair.  Its properties and texture makes it especially suitable for use on hair and scalp. It also helps heal sun damage and scars. It is the sterolins (also called plant steroids) in the oil that helps to soften the hair and skin and imparts a superior moisturizing effect. It is an extremely good moisturizing and nourishing oil that assists in the regeneration and rejuvenation of hair and skin.

Almond oil, hair can benefit from this essential oil. It is high in mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and contains naturally occurring Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and Vitamin E. Sweet Almond Oil has been used as an ingredient for softening and moisturizing. It is excellent in promoting the natural beauty of hair.

Jojoba oil increases hydration and balances moisture in hair.

Evening primrose oil has a content called GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) which helps to make our hair stronger and healthier. Another content of primrose is a linoleic acid. Both the GLA and linoleic acid are important for the maintenance of skin, hair and nails. Primrose is recommended as an intensive treatment for dry skin, scalp, and hair.

Hemp seed oil is a complete protein that is richly endowed with a favorable ratio of Essential Fatty Acids.  Hemp seed oil has well known uses in skin and hair care products.  Its oil helps with damaged hair shafts and does not leave a greasy or oily residue.

Apricot oil is a member of the rose family and is native to East Asia.  The vitamin rich oil is known for its high vitamin E, vitamin A, and essential fatty acid content. Apricot oil penetrates the skin easily and is recommended for dry, scalp because of its softening and moisturizing properties.  When used on hair, helps to retain elasticity and moisture.

Wheat germ oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E and is known for its antioxidant properties, improves circulation of blood that helps to repair skin cells.  It has been used for dermatitis because of its exceptional nourishing qualities. The Vitamin E Oilpresent in Wheat Germ Oil promotes healthy hair growth and is great for nourishing and rejuvenating dry, damaged hair.

Macadamia nut oil extracted primarily from Hawaiian and Australian macadamia nuts, this oil boasts a higher percentage of monounsaturated fat than even olive oil.  The nut’s oil is nutritious — a great source of calcium, B complex, phosphorus and iron. Macadamia nut oil contains the highest amount of palmitoleic acid (an Omega 7 fatty acid) of any plant. Palmitoleic acid is plentiful in our skin and hair.  It is a natural moisturizer that attracts and traps moisture from the air. Macadamia oilis non-greasy and is easily absorbed into the hair shaft and scalp.   Macadamia nut oil contains proteins, and its vitamin E.  The high count of mono-unsaturated fatty acids makes the oil mimic the sebum (naturally produced oil on scalp and skin which protects it from damage). All of these qualities contribute to its reputation as a superb hair and scalp.

Flax seed oil is abundant in omega-3 fatty acids shown to contribute to healthy hair growth.  Hair and scalp problems respond well to the revitalizing and nourishing properties found in flaxseed oil.  The low levels of omega 3 fatty acids in hair may cause dry hair and scalp.  The nourishing components prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle.

Grapeseed oil has a lighter texture that penetrates easily into the scalp and hair shaft.  The seeds have powerful antioxidants.

Lavender replenishes and rejuvenates dry hair.  It strengthens the roots of the hair, promoting hair growth and increases hair luster and vibrancy.

Clary sage has been used to promote hair growth.  The essential oil reverses hair loss problems and strengthens hair for better manageability and luster. It has also been used as a hair loss preventative.

Ylang Ylang essential oil is used as a scalp stimulant to encourage hair growth and can be beneficial when used to combat inflammation and reduce peeling off of skin by regularizing sebum production caused by eczema and psoriasis.

Feel free to contact us for a free recipe or you can order directly from herbalsongstress.com.
 

Apricot is a member of the rose family and is native to east Asia.  The vitamin rich oil is  known for its high vitamin E , vitamin A, and essential fatty acid content. Apricot oil penetrates the skin easily and is recommended for dry, mature, or sensitive skin because of its softening and moisturizing properties.  When used on hair, helps to retain elasticity and moisture.

Palmarosa is a natural recommendation for acne, scars, and wrinkles.  When added to hair care products, helps to sooth scalp, stimulate hair growth, and prevent hair breakage.

Brief Background:
The jojoba shrub is native to the Sonoran Desert of northwestern Mexico and neighboring regions in Arizona and southern California. It grows in dense strands (??) throughout that region. The woody evergreen shrub may reach 15 ft (4.5 m) in height. Jojoba has flat gray-green leathery leaves and a deep root system that make it well adapted to desert heat and drought. It has a life span of 100-200 years, depending on environmental conditions. Jojoba grows best in areas with 10-18 in (25-45 cm) of annual rainfall where temperatures seldom fall below 25°F (-4°C) for more than a few hours at night. It can grow on many types of soils, including porous rocks, in slightly acid to alkaline soils, and on mountain slopes or in valleys.

Natural Beauty:  Applying jojoba oil to skin and hair increases hydration and balances moisture.