Your New Calm-Glow Secret: Just One Herb 🌿

How holy basil (tulsi) works double-time for stress & skin

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🌿 One Herb, Two Wins: Stress & Skin Glow Covered

Hey beauty,

Some things in life are complicated.
Your wellness routine doesn’t have to be.

Today’s star is a single herb that works double-time, helping you feel calmer and look more radiant. Because of your stress levels and your skin? They’re more connected than you think.

The Herb: Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Known as the “queen of herbs” in Ayurveda, holy basil is packed with adaptogenic powers to balance stress and antioxidants to feed your skin from the inside out.

Why we love it:
✔️ Helps regulate cortisol (stress hormone)
✔️ Reduces skin inflammation & redness
✔️ Supports hormonal balance
✔️ Boosts natural glow

🧖‍♀️ Stress-Skin Connection 101

Stress triggers a spike in cortisol → Cortisol throws off hormones → Hormonal imbalance impacts skin hydration, oil balance, and inflammation.

Translation? Calming your mind = calming your skin.

Pro tip: Pair tulsi tea with a 10-minute evening wind-down to give your body and your skin a nightly reset.

🫶 Wrap-Up Vibe

You’re allowed to pause.
To reflect. To recalibrate. To start again—without drama.

That’s the real glow-up: noticing your shift before anyone else does.

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Keep showing up, keep cheering each other on — and as always, run happy! 🏃‍♂️💛

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