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BRIGID'S CROSS
Botanical Scalp Serum
We all shed 50-100 hairs per day. Is hair fall causing you to drop more than that? Whether your hair's mass exodus is due to genetics, hormones, medication, stress, or hair style - Brigid's Cross Botanical Scalp Serum will revitalize your scalp as you find the root cause of the problem.
SOLUTIONS FOR HAIR & SCALP
Good for those with thinning hair, irriated scalp, dry scalp, or oily scalp
Also good for those who want to maintain the health of their scalp
Nourishes & cleanses scalp
Soothes & calms dry, itchy, irritated, or flaky scalp
Highly rejuventating
Seals hair cuticle to lock in moisture
Strengthens hair roots & reduces breakage
Stimulates circulation
SOLUTIONS FOR MIND & SPIRIT
Grounding
Medicinal
Warming
Eases emotional exhaustion
Relaxing
Eases feelings of stress, anxiety & depression
INGREDIENTS
Click the images to learn more about each ingredient.
SUGGESTED USES
Unlike our other products, Brigid's Cross is specifically for use as a scalp serum with the application method detailed below. If you are using Brigid's Cross to reduce hair fall, before you start using, give your hairbrush a thorough cleaning/sanitizing or purchase a new brush. You might also get a scalp massager/brush to boost circulation.
HOW TO APPLY
Before bed, place a dime-sized amount of serum on your fingertips and gently rub them together to warm and evenly distribute the oil. Massage the serum into your scalp, at the roots of your hair. Exert pressure while massaging, moving your fingers in different directions and in circular motions. Add more serum, as necessary, to ensure full coverage, but you do not need to saturate your hair. These oils absorb quickly - and we want them IN the skin, not on it. Leave in overnight then shampoo and condition the following morning.
HAIR FALL REGIMEN
Days 1-7: Apply once per day - before bed. Leave in over night and shampoo and condition in the mornings.
Days 8-21: Twice per week, apply before bed and shampoo and condition the following morning.
Days 21-28: Stop applying during the fourth week to see how your scalp is doing and to prevent your scalp from "getting used to" the serum.
If you would like to resume the regimen, try applying every two - three days for two weeks then take another one-week break.
GENERAL SCALP CARE REGIMEN
To boost scalp health or maintain a healthy scalp, apply before bed and leave in overnight as often as once per week or as infrequently as once a month.
SAFETY
Do not use Brigid's Cross daily for more than two consecutive weeks.
Consult your doctor prior to use if you:
have epilepsy
are using any medication that thins the blood (prescribed, aspirin, etc)
have a bleeding disorder
have or had an estrogen-dependent cancer
are at high risk for breast cancer
are on hormone replacement therapy
take birth control
have epilepsy or any other seizure disorder
are pregnant or breastfeeding
will be going for general anesthetic in the next month
have high blood pressure
take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
have any other chronic medical condition
use any prescription medication.
This product is for external use only. Do not ingest. Spot test prior to using. Avoid applying near the eyes. Use only the advised amount. Discontinue use should you have an adverse reaction or if there is a noticeable change to the color, texture, or aroma. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
STORING YOUR OIL
Natural products have a shorter shelf life than most health and beauty care products because they do not use the same type or same amounts of chemical preservatives. This is one reason Deer Heart Solutions creates small-batch, hand-made products - so you are getting the freshest products we can provide.
To prolong the life of your product and prevent oxidation or bacterial growth, keep the top firmly closed and store your bottle out of direct sunlight and away from heat and moisture.
THE IMAGERY & SYMBOLISM OF BRIGID'S CROSS
The Highland Cow
Originally a Celtic Goddess, Brigid’s name means 'Exalted One'. Her name was invoked more often and more fervently than any other in Ireland. She was so loved and revered, when Christianity took over, she was made into Saint Brigid of Ireland. Christiantity spread her name around the globe. Brigid's is so impactful that she has been embraced by the followers of Vodou in Haiti - who call her Maman Brigitte. She is the only Ioa (spirit) to have an origin entirely outside of Africa.
Brigid is a Sun Goddess who hangs her cloak on the rays of the sun. She is the Goddess of Fire, whose red hair radiates light, as if it was fire itself. She is the Goddess of Dawn, Springtime, and Regeneration. She is the protector of mothers, children, and domesticated animals - thus her association with the Highland Cow. She is the Goddess of Poetry, bringing wisdom and knowledge through song. She is the Goddess of Healing, Divination and Prophecy.
One of her most ancient names is Breo-saighead, which means 'Fiery Arrow'. Within that name is her vengeful and punishing side that administers divine justice. But, Brigid ultimately grew to be the Goddess of Peace and Unity.
Brigid embodies light and energy, regeneration and healing, vitality and new beginnings. She reminds us that better times are coming and she is the perfect representation for this blend of rejuvenating oils.
CONSERVATION
While many of the animals I take inspiration from have targeted conservation efforts, Scotland is using native and rare breed Highland Cattle to aid in conservation efforts. While using cattle to improve biodiversity may seem counterintuitive to many of us, in Scotland, these bovines help keep invasive species at bay and boost biodiversity. Since beginning their conservation grazing program, Scotland has seen an increase in the number and visibility of birds, invertebrates, and other animals. Learn more here.
While the ingredients listed above have a long history of therapeutic use and multiple applications and there is ever-increasing scientific research into their chemical structures and the benefits they provide, the statements made on this website have not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease but to help you look, feel, and smell better.