01/06/2023
Flowers That Make Great Beauty Ingredients
When flower comes to skin care, they’re not only used as a natural way to add color and fragrance but are also valued for their gentle yet potent healing properties that address a host of skin concerns and beauty needs.
Floral extracts contain vitamins and antioxidants that help moisturize, cleanse and smoothen skin, as well as fight early signs of aging and free radical damage.
1. Rose
Roses are known for their intense hydrating properties, which make them perfect for mature and dry skin. Rose extract is “a cell rejuvenator that helps minimize scars, stretch marks and wrinkles,” says beauty specialist and aromatherapist Janice Rosenthal, owner of Garden of Essences. “It heals broken veins and calms inflamed or sunburnt skin.”
2. Passion Flower
Passion flower “contains lycopene, which assists skin that’s recovering from sun-induced damage, and is a top anti-aging component,” says Rosenthal. “It contains 72% linolenic acid (omega-3), making it effective against inflammation, redness, flakiness and eczema.” Native to the Amazon, passion flower oil or maracuja oil is rich in vitamin C, calcium and fatty acids, making it a perfect ingredient for products that are formulated to target dry, mature and cracked skin. This R+Co paste contains passion flower, which is a powerful ingredient in keeping hair and scalp healthy.
3. Sunflower
One of the most versatile oils, sunflower oil works wonders for your hair and skin with its head-to-toe beauty applications. Because of its high linoleic acid content, sunflower oil is highly recommended for acne-prone skin. It’s also rich in antioxidants that help protect and restore damaged skin. Among its plethora of benefits are: moisturizes, hydrates and cleanses skin; relieves sunburn, redness and insect bites; lightens dark spots and pimple marks; smoothens underarms and lightens elbows and knees; smoothens soles of the feet and relaxes tired, puffy eyes.
