Rosemary Research Paper

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CHOOSING INGREDIENTS WITH SYNERGY

For the final project, I chose to create an all-over coconut oil based balm that would help rejuvenate, and cleanse the hair, and also the skin. I always go to balms for my winter time dry remedy. I have had a recent interest in coconut oil for my winter time dry hair, and skin. I felt like the coconut oil smelled too, well oily for everyday wear. I wanted to liven up the aroma for balm, so I chose rosemary, honey, and citrus fruits to add to the mixture.
Rosemary Hair and Skin Balm Ingredients:
• 1 Cup Coconut Oil
• 6 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil
• 6 Drops Lemon & Lime Juice
My tip: I use lemon, and lime juice on my hair and skin to clear away old cell buildup.
• 2 Teaspoons of Honey Water (Part Honey, Part Water)
My tip: I always use honey on my face to help with blemishes.
• 3 Drops Lemon Pure Extract
• 1 Small Bundle of Fresh Rosemary
Reading about the four different ingredients I wanted to concentrate my herb on rosemary. I had made balms in the past, and I found the citrus helped with the scent, though offset the consistency I wanted to capture. For the best results of the final product I found to use a small amount to work into area needed,
I layered a thick layer of fresh rosemary needles in the middle of the …show more content…

It describes the moisture benefits coconut oil has for the skin, and the hair. I found that it helps prevent microbial infections on surfaces. I also read how it is used for a makeup remover. I have found some makeup removers to be too harsh, because of the chemicals it contains in the ingredients. Coconut oil is easy to work with because it changes to liquid from solid form, in warm temperatures. (2) I tend to use a little amount of coconut oil at a time, to work into my skin before adding more on. I have found to use too much coconut oil where it doesn’t absorb fully into my

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