Family Name: Lamiaceae, mint
Origin: France
The word “lavender” is actually derived from the Latin lavare meaning "to wash" as this herb has such a long tradition in cleansing. This species is known as English lavender. Its properties for skin include: anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, antimicrobial, strongest gentle antiseptic, astringent, cell regenerating, cleansing, demulcent, deodorant, healing, rejuvenating, and balances sebum production. The active constituents of lavender include: terpenes such as linalool, lavandulyl acetate (named for the plant), tannins, flavonoids and phytosterols. Lavender can be used by all skin types and is safe for everyone including children and pregnant women, but is best for blemished, delicate-sensitive, oil-rich, pale-devitalized and traumatized skin. It is also used in treating almost any skin condition including: acne, allergies, anxiety, athlete’s foot, blackheads, bruises, burns, chapped skin, dehydration, dermatitis, eczema, inflamed skin, muscles aches, sagging skin, seborrhea, sensitivity, spider veins and stretch marks.
* Essential Oil
Origin: France
It is a remedy for sunburns and burns, prevents wrinkles and scarring, and soothes and heals insect bites. Lavender oil is one of the only essential oils that can be applied undiluted, or “neat,” to the skin. It also helps to prevent infection; for example, a drop or two of undiluted lavender essential oil can be applied topically to dispel a pimple before erupting. Lavender is used in skin formulas as facial steams, cleansers, toners, lotions, soaps, massage oils and foot soaks. Misting oneself several times daily with lavender water helps to moisturize the skin and improve one's mood. The aroma of lavender is described as a smooth, sweet floral top-middle note with an herbaceous undertone. Lavender oil is a potent healing agent both mentally and physically. Its properties for mind include: calming, relaxing, clarifying, stimulating, healing and appeasing. Emotional benefits include ease of: anxiety, depression, hysteria, impatience, fatigue, shock, suspicion and tension. As a powerful relaxant it is used to treat insomnia just place some on a white pillowcase before bed.
** Herbal Extract
Main Properties
- PERFORMANCE
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-irritant
- antioxidant
- antiseptic
- anti-wrinkle
- astringent
- balancing
- cell regenerating
- cleansing
- healing
- soothing
- MIND
- appeasing
- calming
- clarifying
- de-stressing
- healing
- uplifting
- FUNCTIONAL
- preservative
Skin Types
All skin types
Best for blemished, delicate-sensitive, oil-rich, pale-devitalized, and traumatized skin
Related Products
BODY LOTION
Chilean Red Clover With Geranium & Grapefruit Hand & Body Lotion
French Chamomile With Sweet Orange & Lavender Hand & Body Lotion
CLEANSER
Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange Facial Cleanser
TONER
Argentinean Tangerine & Thyme Facial Toner
Italian Green Mandarin With Sweet Lime Facial Toner
CREAM
Malagasy Ylang Ylang & Linden Flower Facial Cream
Nigerian Ginger, Sweet Lavender & Thyme Facial Cream
BAR SOAP