Description
Lavender:
Lavender is a flowering plant in the mint family with a sweet floral scent. While many consider Lavender as a soothing aid to assist with sleep, the deeper benefit of Lavender stems from its considerable protective biological action. Hailing from the Latin word ‘lavare’, meaning ‘to wash’, and generally considered one of the most extensively used essential oils dating back circa. 2500 years to biblical times, Lavender was used by the Egyptians for mummification and in Ancient Roman bathing rituals due to its considerable antibacterial properties.
With use across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cultures, Lavender oils have a long history of therapeutic application in folklore and herbal medicinal practice and the modern day empirical data is building the evidence base with respect to the traditional claims proving its excellent bioactive qualities delivering antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, sedative, anticonvulsive, antispasmodic benefits.
Lavender (Lavandula) essential oils are sophisticated combinations of mono- and sesquiterpenoid alcohols, esters, oxides, and ketones. The main monoterpenoid and sesquiterpenoid constituents Linalool and linalyl acetate exhibit strong anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents against bacteria such as E coli while other compounds such as limonene have antibacterial activity against different human pathogenic bacteria.
Many studies have quantified the medicinal properties of the terpenoid compounds, underpinned the oils potent antifungal activity and indicated the therapeutic potentials of Lavender Essential oils as a whole.
The versatility and exceptionally well tolerated nature of Lavender essential oil makes it an effective support for a myriad of skincare concerns, its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities providing excellent support for the nocturnal regenerative activities within skin, maintaining a calm and balance while facilitating repair processes rom damage caused by oxidative stress.
Red Thyme Oil:
Hailing from the Greek word ‘thymos’ meaning ‘perfume’, denoting the rich fragrance of the plant, thyme oil is obtained from the leaves and flowers of Thymus vulgaris where the first distillation produces red thyme essential oil, a heady, dark oil with a spicy scent. Red thyme essential oil is used in cosmetics and perfumery.
Distilled for a second time, Red Thyme oil results in a gold to pale yellow oil known as thyme oil or white thyme oil which is widely used in cosmetics, toiletries and foods.With over 300 varieties of thyme in existence it has a rich history of use through the ages dating as far back as the Ancient Egyptians who used this for embalming during the mummification process and in Roman culture where soldiers would bathe in and wear thyme embroidered in scarves before facing battles as it was thought to instil courage and strength. In medieval times, herbalists revered its ability to induce calm, aid sleep and provide spiritual protection.
The preservative and therapeutic benefit that thyme has provided throughout centuries is subject to modern study building the evidence for its bioactivity and its most active compounds thymol (the active phenol used in Listerine for its antiseptic action) , linalool, cineol, carvacrol and camphor delivering its proven antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Its ability to calm inflammation and provide antioxidant, antibacterial protection delivers excellent support for the body in maintaining a healthy cellular environment enabling a soothed and refined surface to the skin.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Apply to slightly moist skin after bathing or showering.
Add a few drops to each hand and spread evenly all over the body gently rubbing in with sweeping strokes towards the heart to support circulation.
Allow to fully absorb. – Suitable for daily use.
INGREDIENTS
Aqua (Water), Helianthus annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polysorbate 80, Cetyl Alcohol (Coconut/Palm Kernel Oil), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable-origin Self Emulsifier), Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum Oil), Aristotelia Chilensis (Maquiberry Oil), Full Spectrum Industrial (Hemp) Extract, Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Hydroxide, Essential Oils: Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil, Thymus vulgaris (Red Thyme) Oil
PRODUCT SAFETY
Safety tested in compliance with the EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC(4) and the UK Cosmetics Products (Safety) Regulations 2013. Formulated with 100% natural ingredients.
