Beauty formulation
Hibiscus & Hemp Milk Scalp Tonic
Hibiscus naturally contains gentle AHAs, which is why it appears in this scalp tonic rather than a face formula, its mild acid content helps clear dead cell accumulation on the scalp specifically, while hemp's essential fatty acids nourish and calm at the same time.
By Aunesty Janssen · The Big Book of Milk & Garden Beauty: 156 Natural Recipes for Skin & Hair Using Alternative Milks & Everyday Pantry Ingredients
Ingredients
- Phase A (Botanical Infusion & Milk Base)
- ½ cup (120 mL) Strongly Brewed Hibiscus Tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
- ½ cup (120 mL / 120g) Unsweetened Hemp Milk
- Phase B (Active Lipid)
- 1 tsp (5 mL / 4.6g) Organic Hemp Seed Oil
Method & application
- Steep 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers in boiling distilled water for 15 minutes; strain and cool completely.
- Combine cooled ruby-red hibiscus tea and hemp milk in a glass beaker.
- Add hemp seed oil and whisk rapidly.
- Decant into a nozzle-top applicator bottle.
- APPLICATION
- Shake well before every use. Part wet hair and apply directly to scalp. Massage gently for 3 minutes before rinsing or leaving in.
Kitchen note
Hibiscus tea stains readily, work over a sink or towel-covered surface, and consider wearing an old t-shirt while applying this one to the scalp.
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