tendercomrade:

tendereyesandthunderthighs:

• black tea: soothes sunburns [1] [2] and is antimicrobial [3] contains some essential polyphenols and tannin, reduces puffiness/inflammation [4] 
  
• green tea: antioxidant and detoxifier [1] soothes rashes, increases healing rate, softens skin [2] heals sores and wounds, rejuvenates skin cells, improve psoriasis and dandruff [3] anti-aging, mood stabilizing [4]
  
• apple cider vinegar: anti inflammatory and softens skin [1]
  
• ground ginger: increases circulation, promotes sweating, opens pores, relieves pain [1]
  
• lemon: antioxidant (brightens skin) [1] 
  
• olive oil: moisturizes skin [1]
  
• calendula flowers: soothes burns, inflammation, rashes, insect bites, skin disorders [1] useful for small children [2]
  
• elder-flowers: anti-inflammatory and heals rashes cuts and wounds [1]
  
• Himalayan salt: soothes insect bites, heals blisters, relieves arthritis pain [1] softens skin [2]
  
• oatmeal: soothes, anti-inflammatory, calms angry skin [1]
  
• rose petals: relax mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] promote positive feelings [2]
  
• valerian root: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1]
  
• lavender: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] [2]
  
• mugwort: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe and headaches and stress [1]
  
• chammomile: soothes nerves [1] good for dry skin [2]
  
• passion flower: soothes nerves [1]
  
• hops: soothes nerves [1]
  
• rosemary: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1] relaxing, increases alertness and clarity of mind [2] soothes sore throat[3]
  
• thyme: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1]
  
• devils claw: eases joint pain [1]
  
• juniperberries: soothes muscle aches [1]
  
• peppermint: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]
  
• eucalyptus: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1] increases energy [2]
  
• thyme: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]
  
• jasmine: emollient and antiseptic, soothes skin [1] 
  
• organic coconut flakes: nourish the skin [1]
  
• sage: uplifting, good for oily skin and back acne [1] stimulating [2]
  
• marjoram: decongestant, soothes muscle pain [1]
  
• whole cow’s milk: hydrates and mildly exfoliates skin [1]
  
• cow’s buttermilk: hydrates and thoroughly exfoliates skin [1]
  
• goat’s milk: thoroughly hydrates and exfoliates skin, provides nutrients [1]
  

Whoa! Great ref! I just want to add that passion flower, mugwort, and valerian are not safe to use if you are pregnant.