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April 20, 2022

Educating Girls of Rural China

In order to bring this social impact idea to reality, we forward 1% of our Face Oil sales to Educating Girls of Rural China. EGRC provides young women in rural Western China with access to high school and university education through financial sponsorship and emotional support.

EGRC further offers mentorship, and a variety of training programs with a specific focus on mental health, confidence- building, career and personal development. We work directly with the Founder Ching Tien in order to empower young women to break the cycle of poverty through education.

We’re just getting started, but we hope you join us as we strive to be honest, approachable, and inclusive!

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TO THOSE WHO NURTURED US BEFORE WE BLOOMED

Nina & Tica

94 years old, best friends since forever. Porto, Portugal

The Wood Element, Spring Playlist

A playlist curated by Herbar founders' Acupuncturist to get you in the mood to glow. Five Phases Music Therapy (FPMT) employs the theory of five phases and five music scales or tones (宫Gong (do), 商Shang (ri), 角Jue (mi), 徵Zhi (so) and 羽Yu (la)) to analyze and treat mind-body illness. In Chinese Medicine (CM), the five music scales are used to connect the human body and the universe, interpret personalities and constitution and analyse the influences of climatic changes on health.

Play on spotify

Tracklist

1. Little Birds
2. The Mengjiang Girl
3. Polly's Journey
4. Li Xia
5. Beyong the Great Wall
6. Three Plum Blossom
7. At the Dressing Table
8. Emerging Lotus
9. Moonlight Reflected On the Spring
10. Moonlight Over Spring River
11. Moored By a River
12. The Faraway Place
13. Esashi Oiwake
14. Liang Xiao
15. Meditating on the Past
16. Liu Yang River

Mochi Jujubes with Rosehip & Orange Broth by Annie Tong

Ingredients

1 large navel orange, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tbsp rock sugar, 1/2 tbsp dried rosehip shells, 10 large dried jujubes, 6 tbsp glutinous rice flour, 3 tbsp rice flour, water as needed

Recipe

Broth
To a medium saucepan add sliced orange segments, cinnamon stick, rock sugar, rosehip shells and 2 cups of water.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Remove the ingredients and strain the broth through a fine sieve to remove any excess solids.

Mochi Jujubes
Cut dried jujubes in half lengthwise to remove the pit.
In a small mixing bowl add glutinous rice flour and rice flour.

Slowly incorporate water and combine the flour until a smooth dough forms.

Separate the dough into two equal parts and roll them out into small strips. Cut each strip into 5 pieces.

Stuff the jujubes with your mochi dough and set aside.

Steam jujubes for 8 minutes until soft and tender.

THE FACE NECTAR

Introducing our hybrid serum, a next-gen solution for hydration, irritation, longevity, and tone. Backed by science, it leaves skin softer, calmer, visibly even, and healthier. Packed with fungi, adaptogens, probiotics, and ultra-low-molecular hyaluronic acid, it fortifies and hydrates. Our serum features multi-weight humectants, including ultra-low-molecular HA for optimal absorption. The Face Nectar combines Turkey Tail, Matsutake, Tremella, Reishi, probiotics, and ultra-low-molecular HA. Infused with Ginseng and Astragalus, it delivers maximum moisture for a hydrated, radiant complexion. A dual approach ensures instant dewy skin and lasting results. Ancient healing meets modern beauty.

Gua sha tutorial with Catarina & Rui

A guide curated by Herbar founders to get you in the mood to glow. Catarina and Rui take you through the ancient practice of the Gua-Sha with our carefully designed Gua-Shroom. Illustration by Luisa Shala @theinfinityofspace

It's best to use our Gua-Shroom on cleansed skin with a few drops of The Face Oil.

Jawline and Chin: Glide your tool upwards from the center of the chin out to the earlobe to contour the jaw.

Forehead: Start at the center of the forehead and divide your forehead into three sections and glide your tool outwards. Scrape once, then move down a bit and scrape again.

Cheek: Start at the nose and work upwards in a sweeping motion along the cheeks and cheekbones, moving outwards toward your ears. Scrape once, then move down a bit and scrape again, move down a bit more to the center of the chin and scrape again.

Under-Eye: Start in the inner corner of the eye and glide outwards to the temple.

Founders
Catarina & Rui

Our founders started conceptualising Herbar back in 2019 and launched it 3 years later.

Founded by Rui Liu who is currently finishing her PhD on Plant Nutrition with a background in Clinical Nutrition with oncology focus more specifically colon and pancreatic cancer, and Catarina Oliveira, currently finishing her masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a background in Sports Science- a former athlete and creative wellness consultant for brands such as Adidas and Lululemon. .

They started Herbar with the aim of showing that health and beauty are not mutually exclusive and to bring ancient healing to modern self-care.

Better together <3

Illustration by Lea Woo

ADAPTOGENS 101

Adaptogens encompass a variety of herbs and mushrooms known for their ability to regulate the body's response to stress by adjusting hormonal and physiological functions. They play a crucial role in enhancing adrenal function, fortifying the body against illness, bolstering immune response, and promoting overall well-being. According to Dr. Brenda Powell, co-medical director of the Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Institute, adaptogens aid the body in managing stress, aiming to restore equilibrium. Throughout history, herbs and mushrooms such as reishi mushroom, ashwagandha, and eleuthero root have been revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic healing traditions for their adaptogenic properties.

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