Workshop 1: Summer Herbal Detoxification and Rejuvenation

Objective: Empower participants to use herbal remedies to gently detoxify and restore balance to the body as the seasons change.

Overview: This workshop will focus on the healing properties of herbs that support the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system. Participants will learn how to create customized herbal detox teas, infusions, and tinctures.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction to detoxifying herbs (e.g., dandelion, nettle, burdock root, and red clover).

Step-by-step guidance on preparing herbal teas, tonics, and cleansing infusions.

Recipes for home-based herbal detox protocols.

Tips on incorporating detoxifying herbs into daily wellness routines.

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Virtual/In-person

Materials: Workshop handouts, herbal tea samples, and a small selection of detox herbs. ( Akina's Garden Healing will provide you with sample herbs for a hands on experience.) 

Limited Availability: Only 50 seats available for this workshop.

Note: All purchases are final with no refunds.

Zoom Link: A Zoom link will be provided upon registration

 

Workshop Overview:

This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to create natural, plant-based skincare products using herbal infusions, essential oils, and organic ingredients. Perfect for those looking to embrace holistic skincare and self-care rituals!

Workshop Schedule (2 Hours)

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Welcome & Introduction

Brief introduction to herbal skincare and its benefits

Overview of herbs used in skincare (calendula, chamomile, rose, lavender, aloe, etc.)

Safety tips and proper handling of herbal ingredients

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | DIY Herbal-Infused Face & Body Oil:

Teach how to infuse oils with healing herbs

Demonstration of infusion techniques (cold vs. heat infusion)

Hands-on: Each participant creates their own herbal-infused oil

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Soothing Herbal Face Mist

Herbs and floral waters for hydration and toning

How to make a refreshing herbal mist for glowing skin

Hands-on: Participants make a custom herbal face mist

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Gentle Herbal Sugar Scrub

Benefits of natural exfoliation

How to blend herbs, oils, and sugars for a nourishing scrub

Hands-on: Participants create their own herbal sugar scrub

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Closing & Q&A

Packaging and storing handmade skincare products

Additional skincare tips & how to continue herbal self-care at home

Group photo, networking, and optional product sales

Materials Needed (For 50 Participants):

✅ Herbs & Ingredients: Calendula, chamomile, lavender, rose petals, aloe vera gel, witch hazel, coconut oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, essential oils (lavender, tea tree, rose), sugar, Epsom salt

✅ Containers: Glass spray bottles (for face mist), small jars (for oil & scrub)

✅ Labels & Packaging: Pre-printed labels and workshop instruction cards

✅ Equipment: Tables, mixing bowls, spoons, measuring cups, droppers, strainers

✅ Handouts: Recipe sheets, herbal skincare guide