This week will outline Empower Hydrosol and all of it’s magic
First of all you may be wondering why I blend my hydrosols instead of offering them in single formulas. The truth is when I first started distilling the plants from my garden I just kept coming back to a vision of you experiencing my garden in a more whole way. So mixing the plants really gave me the creative freedom to take you into my garden while also creating options for you to choose from.
A better way of specifically sharing my unique offering.
side note: every single time I go to mix another batch of hydrosols for you I can hardly believe how good it all smells, I feel in awe at the fact that I distilled my farm down into this bottle of goodness for you. It brings me SO much joy and I over and over again fall in love with the process.
Empower Hydrosol - the divine trio of lavender, tulsi, and yarrow hydrosols.
My first ever distillation was of Kapoor Tulsi, my second ever was Lavender, and my third was Yarrow…I gave a bottle of my first hydrosol blend of lavender and yarrow to a friend who was going through some big transitions, those two called to me. After awhile of using that combo myself I began to really really love it, but it was missing something. In comes the warmth and spiciness of tulsi. These three are so soothing for the soul, like a great big warm hug. They act on the energetic level of holding, uplifting, and creating a protective barrier; hence the name Empower. If you’re having a hard time sleeping, spritz on your pillow before bed. If you’re feeling anxious in traffic, keep in your bag. If your toddler is feeling overwhelm. Before your yoga practice, spritz your mat. Give to a friend who is having a tough time. Use in your face mask to encourage calming circulation. A beautiful after sun care, specifically for a sunburn. On a skin level this trio is very moisturizing, soothing, toning, and good at getting circulation flowing. Is there anything this hydrosol can’t do? Can you tell I love it so much?
Lavender - It’s sweet aroma is soothing for the soul, reminding us to breathe deep. Lavender has a balanced pH, so great for all skin types! Is cooling and regenerative, while also aiding with inflammation (think sunburn, bug bite, rash, etc).
Tulsi - The warmest, sweetest, smell with a hint of spicy (think clove, they share a chemical in them called eugenol that gives them the spice.) These lovely smells help to energize, calm, and awaken the senses. Wonderful at cleansing, rejuvenating, and decongesting the pores.
Yarrow - This smell is actually quite hard to describe…it’s kind of an intense smell that folks either love or hate (I happen to love it, but I’m bias.) It smells astringent, herbaceous, pungent. It’s a potent hydrosol, amazing at detoxifying. It’s good at getting blood flowing underneath the skin, or acting as a styptic (helps stop bleeding from something like a cut.)