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Summer Coat Rinse

A soothing, cooling coat rinse for hot summer days or a spritz to ease any itchiness at this time of year.

You`ll need:

A large measuring jug

Spray/Mist bottle

Organic Cider Vinegar - 2 tablespoons

1 teabag Nettle tea & 1 teabag Chamomile tea (Green tea is also a good substitute)

Optional: 1 teaspoon of calendula or lavender petals

One mug of hot water and two mugs of boiled - cooled water

Place the tea bags & optional calendula petals into the mug of hot water and leave to steep for 10-15 minutes. Lift out the tea bags & petals and add to the boiled-cooled water. Stir in the cider vinegar.

Either use as a coat rinse when it is tepid in temperature or place into a water mist or spritzer bottle.
It can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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