° glass bowl or beaker
° glass or wooden stirrer
° 1 (2-ounce) amber glass bottle with a dropper cap
° 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
° 1 teaspoon calendula-infused olive oil (see page 92)
° 1 teaspoon almond oil
° 1 teaspoon black cumin seed oil
° 8 drops Healing Scalp Serum Essential Oil Synergy (see page 52)
5 TO 10 MINUTES
2 FLUID OUNCES, GOOD FOR 1 TO 2 USES
When your scalp feels irritated, dry, or just in need of some TLC, scalp serum made with healing nut, seed, and essential oils is the perfect remedy. Our recipe includes calendula-infused olive oil—a deeply hydrating flower infusion famous for its ability to soothe and heal skin, including dry skin and flaky skin found on the scalp. Also playing a starring role in the blend is black cumin seed oil, which is known for reducing inflammation and improving the speed of healing.1
STEPS
1. Combine all the carrier oils in a glass bowl or beaker and stir until fully incorporated. The oil should be a light golden color.
2. Add the synergy and continue to stir until fully incorporated, about 20 seconds.
3. Transfer the mixture to the glass bottle and shake. The serum is now ready for use and will last for 2 months.
Beauty Tip! 
How to Use Scalp Serum:
1. Start out by applying a generous helping (about 2 tablespoons) onto the palm of your hand and massage onto your dry scalp for about 5 minutes.
2. Cover your head—you can either wrap your hair in a dry, heated towel or cover your hair and head with a shower or wool cap.
3. Let the serum sit for about 15 minutes to allow the oils to penetrate.
4. Take a hot shower and rinse and shampoo your hair. Try to use a gentle shampoo that won’t irritate your scalp; we suggest looking for one that doesn’t include sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate).
VITAMIN-RICH HAIR HEALTH SERUM
° glass bowl or beaker
° glass or wooden stirrer
° 1 (1-ounce) amber glass bottle with a dropper cap
° 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
° 1 teaspoon calendula-infused olive oil (see page 92)
° 1 teaspoon almond oil
° 1 teaspoon broccoli seed oil
° 8 drops Healthy Scalp Serum Essential Oil Synergy (see page 52)
5 TO 10 MINUTES
2 FLUID OUNCES, GOOD FOR 1 TO 2 USES
We all know that broccoli is “good for us,” but did you know that this green vegetable also produces specialty seed oil that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K22 and ideal for maintaining scalp health? And as far as your hair is concerned, broccoli seed oil also contains calcium, which helps strengthen hair follicles and promote hair growth.3
STEPS
1. Combine all the carrier oils in a glass bowl or beaker and stir until fully incorporated. The oil should have a very pale green hue.
2. Add the synergy and continue to stir until fully incorporated, about 20 seconds.
3. Transfer the mixture to the glass bottle and shake. The serum is now ready for use and will last 2 months.
° double boiler
° 2 glass measuring pitchers
° small stainless steel whisk
° stand mixer or handheld mixer, with a whisk attachment
° silicone spatula
° glass or wooden stirrer
° 2 or 3 (2-ounce) glass jars with tight-fitting lids
° 2 tablespoons beeswax pastilles
° 3 tablespoons shea butter
° 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
° 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
° 20 drops Seductive Massage Essential Oil Synergy (see page 52)
20 MINUTES
2 OR 3 (2- OUNCE) JARS
Need to smooth out some flyaway frizz? Or to condition overprocessed hair? Feed your locks nutrient-rich, plant-based ingredients with deeply hydrating and reparative hair pomade. Pomade is similar to hair gel or conditioner. It helps style, smooth, and add shine to tired, dull locks.
STEPS
1. To set up the double boiler, pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom pot and about 1 inch of water into the upper pot. Turn the heat on medium to begin warming up the water in both the lower and upper pots.
2. Once the water begins to steam a bit, add the beeswax pastilles and shea butter to the first glass measuring pitcher and place it gently into the upper pot. Keep watch as the ingredients begin to melt. Stir occasionally.
3. Add the jojoba oil to the second glass measuring pitcher and slowly sprinkle in the tapioca starch. Whisk together slowly, making sure the tapioca starch fully dissolves.
4. Once the jojoba and tapioca mixture is fully blended, carefully pour it into the melted beeswax and shea butter, and mix well.
5. Gently lift the warm measuring pitcher out of the top pot of the double boiler, and carefully dry the outside of the pitcher with a paper towel.
6. Pour the melted mixture into the glass or metal bowl you use with your stand or handheld mixer, and let the bowl cool for about 10 minutes.
7. Touch the side of the bowl to test the temperature. When it is no longer too hot to touch but still feels comfortably warm, whip the mixture on high for 3 minutes using the mixer’s whisk attachment.
8. Pause the mixer and use a silicone spatula to scrape the mixture down from the sides of the bowl. Whip for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the butter starts to look very thick and creamy.
9. Scrape off as much pomade as possible from the whisk attachment. If you are using a stand mixer, remove the bowl from the mixer.
10. Add the synergy and combine well using the spatula.
11. Portion the pomade into the glass jars and cap tightly. The pomade will last for 3 months.
Nourishing hair-styling products are often challenging to find because many are loaded with plasticizers and other petroleum derivatives that, while contributing to shine and hold, expose us to potentially harmful compounds. Our hair conveys a great deal about our health, so when we can feed it whole-plant components, it grows and strengthens.
Beauty Tips!
How to Use Hair Pomade:
1. Scoop out about 1 teaspoon of the pomade and rub lightly between your hands.
2. Gently glide your hands over your hair, paying extra attention to the ends. At this point you can sculpt some waves, smooth out frizzies, and add shine. The pomade can stay in all day and can easily be washed out in your next shampoo.
Beauty Note!
For gentlemen: This pomade also works very well for beards and mustaches. Simply rub a small amount of pomade between your hands and glide your hands over your facial hair to smooth and add shape and shine. And if you wish to try your hand at customization, try adjusting the synergy to create an especially pleasing aroma.
