Flowers Power!

Flowers are beautiful, and they are used extensively for beautification, rejuvenation and perfumery. Ancient medicinal practices have always given much importance to the magical properties of flowers besides their spellbinding aromas. This is because many of them have incredible properties that can be used as natural remedies, benefiting us in many ways. Check out the flowers power for your beauty!

The power of flowers to heal and beautify our skin and hair is almost magical. You can use them in so many ways; to make a soothing cup of tea, a refreshing face wash, an astringent, massage oil, lotion, body soap – you name it! While some flowers help in treating skin related problems, others act as anti-inflammatory agents or stress busters.

1. Bergamot

 Belonging to the citrus family, bergamot is known to be helpful in the treatment of many skin related issues. A strong tea made of bergamot flowers can be splashed onto the face as an astringent or used for strengthening hair. Take 500 grams of the herb and boil in 1 litre of water, strain and then use.
You can find Bergamot in Pure After shave Gel

2. Calendula/ Marigold

 An easily available flower especially during winters, calendula is popularly known as marigold. Did you know that the petals are edible? Also, calendula oil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. This flower when made into a paste can be used to reduce skin blemishes. You can also make a strong tea using 1/2 cup of flowers to 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. You can also add the petals to a baby’s bath, which will help reduce nappy rash, sunburn and cradle cap.
You can find Calendula in Pure sensitive skin face cream, Calendula Diapers Cream and Eczema treatment cream.

 

3. Carnation

 If you feel you are extremely stressed and your muscles are aching, make an aromatic vinegar of carnation petals. The brightly coloured, sweet scented flowers were referred to as ‘divine’ in ancient Greece, where it was known as Dianthus. Take 100ml of vinegar and add the petals of 10 carnations. Let this sit for about a day and then add to your bath water.

4. Chamomile

 Most of us are familiar with chamomile because it is commonly available as tea in cafes and stores. It is known for its soothing effect, which helps in inducing sleep. If you suffer from puffiness around the eyes, make a strong infusion of chamomile flowers and use as compresses on the eyes. It also helps relieves general weariness. Read more about the magic of Chamomile!
You can find Chamomile in Pure sensitive skin face cream, Calendula Diapers Cream and Eczema treatment cream.

5. Dandelion

Known to be a powerful diuretic and an important ingredient for herbal remedy to various ailments. In terms of beauty, dandelion is filled with nourishment and is great for the skin. Make a tea of both the leaves and flowers and use as a face wash for itchy skin or eczema and to treat redness. This particular flower makes the most fabulous body oil and you can steep the flowers and leaves in a good quality olive or almond oil for a week before using it to massage your body or add to your bath water.

6. Jasmine
An all-time favorite, the benefits of jasmine are known far and wide. No wonder why you find it in various cosmetic products such as face creams, lotions, soaps, oils, etc. This highly fragrant flower makes a glorious bath vinegar when infused with white vinegar. You can infuse its goodness into oil by using almond oil.
You can find Jasmine in Pure Night Serum.