The older I get the more I realize beauty starts on the inside. When I see something I don’t love happening on the outside — whether it be with my skin or hair — I immediately begin to investigate what is going on internally.
The outside of me is a roadmap for my insides and my insides are a space I’m always looking to nourish more efficiently. I want to feel like I am functioning at my best — physically radiant as well as emotionally sound. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel good AND look good!
Rather than using harsh products when my skin is unsettled, I’ll add in Shea Butter, as it softens skin beautifully.
When I’m looking for additional support for my body to stay balanced, I always look first to Sun Potion’s herbs. Here are my favorite Sun Potion herbs to assist me in staying vital on the inside and radiant on the outside.
Pearl
A food that has been eaten for centuries and is traditionally valued for supporting radiance. I love to add a teaspoon to my potions in the morning, once or twice a day.
Ashitaba
An herb nicknamed “Tomorrow’s leaf” in Japanese folk tradition, because it will regrow all its leaves that were picked, overnight. It is rich in B vitamins and naturally contains compounds called chalcones. It has long been valued as a daily green tonic herb.
Triphala Elixir
I’m a long time lover of Triphala. Triphala, meaning three fruits, is a polyherbal preparation made from the dried fruits of three plants native to India: Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki. Ayurveda practitioners have used it for centuries, and it is traditionally valued for supporting digestion. I use one dropperful in 8oz of water every morning.
Reishi
Known as the queen of mushrooms, Reishi has a long history in traditional herbalism. It is an adaptogen, traditionally used to support the body through periods of stress. I reach for this herb whenever I’m having a particularly hard week and want a little help finding balance.
Prash
Prash is a mixture of raw wildflower honey, ghee and tonic herbs including Mucuna Pruriens Extract, Ashwagandha Extract, Rhodiola Extract, Astragalus Extract, He Shou Wu Extract, Eucommia Bark, Pine Pollen and Polyrachis Ant. It is a mineral-rich transformational food, and delicious enough to be spooned right out of the jar. This is THE ultimate feminine / yin tonic!
Below is a potion I include in my nightly rotation to use my favorite herbs in the most delightful and delicious way possible before sleep.
Beautifying Herbal Digestif
Ingredients½ cup sprouted almond milk ½ tsp. Pearl ½ tsp. Reishi 1 dropperful Triphala Tincture Chamomile tea |
MethodPrepare your favorite evening brew, we love Chamomile for this one… In a small cup, combine ½ cup warm almond milk and blend with the Pearl and Reishi Pour your tea in a vessel and add one dropperful Triphala tincture, stir to combine and then add the warm almond milk to the potion for a simple evening tea latte |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Sun Potion herbs are in the Beautifying Herbal Digestif?
Pearl, Reishi and Triphala, in a chamomile and almond milk base.
What is Triphala?
A classical Ayurvedic preparation of three dried fruits — Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki — traditionally valued for supporting digestion.
When should I drink it?
In the evening, as part of a wind-down routine before sleep.
What is Prash?
A mixture of raw wildflower honey, ghee and tonic herbs, mineral-rich and sweet enough to eat straight from the jar.
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