skincare

self heal herb prunella vulgaris, carpenters herb

A common but amazing herb

Self Heal aka Prunella Vulagaris *Self Heal: aka Prunella vulgaris, woundwort, heart-of-the-earth, carpenter’s herb, brownwort or blue curls. Native to Europe and Asia, self-heal can be found in temperate regions worldwide. In my opinion once you realize the benefits of this lovely herb, you start to notice it growing more and more. It sorta resembles red

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beautiful sheep in the country provide lanolin from the wool shaved from them.

Lanolin

Lanolin is a waxy substance that sheep naturally produce to protect their wool. Because lanolin’s properties are similar to those of the sebum (oil) secreted by human skin, it is a popular ingredient in moisturizers, hair care products, and soaps. It is also widely promoted as a natural remedy for sore nipples due to breastfeeding. Hydrolysis of

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