Herbal Skincare
Friday, May 29th, 5-8pm - Loveland, CO
Hosted by The Stinging Nettle Apothecary
Join Kat Mackinnon for an evening of crafting organic, herbal infused skincare products.
This hands-on workshop will guide you through the art and science of crafting your own natural remedies, using a variety of techniques and botanicals. You will learn how to create a variety of herbal preparations, including:
Poultices and Soaks: Learn to create your own blends for addressing wounds, rashes, bruises, and acne.
Oil Infusions: Infuse herbs into carrier oils, perfect for nourishing the skin, promoting healing, and serving as a base for other herbal preparations.
Salves and Balms: Turn your infused oils into soothing salves and balms, ideal for topical relief of muscle aches, skin irritations, and more.
Facial Toners and Washes: Learn to work with hydrosols, essential oils, and herbal infusions to create blends that help to strengthen and clean the skin.
Lotions and Creams: Blend herbal oils and natural ingredients into luxurious lotions and creams that moisturize and protect the skin.
In addition to hands-on practice, you’ll learn 6 of Kat’s top herbs for topical remedies, including their healing properties, safety guidelines, and the best practices for sourcing and storing your ingredients.
Each participant will go home with an herbal-infused facial toner and lotion or cream.