Rose, Jasmine and Lavender are common floral extracts that are included as ingredients in skincare products. These extracts are not included to provide the pleasant smells but the skincare functions. Extracts from flowers are of high skincare value. Such value is recognized by both eastern and western world.
Rose is the best therapy for dry and dull skin. It soothes dry skin by hydrating skin cells immediately. People with dry skin are advised to carry a bottle of homemade rose water with them. In the view of Chinese medical science, rose is beneficial to kidney and hence helps reduce pigments and spots which are caused by kidney malfunction.
Jasmine is known as the king of flower and is most effective for reducing fine lines. Extracts of Jasmine has been recorded in the Bencao Gangmu, a Chinese materia medical work written in Ming Dynasty for facial and hair beauty. Jasmine fights aging by nourishing skin, reducing fine lines and increasing skin elasticity.
Lavender has been firstly discovered for its soothing and calming properties by a French scientist, the Father of aroma. The father of aroma used lavender essential oil on his burnt wound and found out the wound recovered quickly. Lavender, being discovered in the last century, has already been widely used in various skincare products and aroma therapy. Lavender is effective in soothing psychiatric system and stressed skin.
Lily is rich in vitamin C which is a strong skin whitening ingredient. Therefore, lily has been included in many skincare products for whitening purpose. The whitening property of Lily (Red Lily from Madagascar) has been proved scientifically. Researches show that extracts of Red Lily control melanin synthesis and hence skin brightness.
Marigold has anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial functions. It also boosts wound recovery. Therefore, it is most suitable for acne prone skin and sun burn. People with acne prone skin are advised to use skincare products with Marigold extracts after exfoliating skin. This enhances the effect of your skincare products.
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