Plants, flowers and fruits have traditionally been used by man first as food, then as medicine and now as an effective ingredient for hair, face and body care. Almost every flower has its own function: some help moisturize the skin, some help nourish, and others soothe and set the tone. Chemists and botanists have learned how to collect real bouquets of flowers in one cosmetic bottle.
Let’s examine a few of these bouquets and also find out how flowers make their way into cosmetics.
Oftentimes, herbs become part of the beauty product formula in extract form. Interestingly, almost every flower essence has a number of functions (moisturizing, nourishing, whitening, regenerating, etc.), but each has one more specific. For example, green tea extract is a powerful antioxidant, and cornflower has a tonic effect. Extracts are extracted in various ways, but the safest is to use carbon dioxide, because then the maximum amount of useful substances will be preserved in the product formula. Most importantly, essences are often perfectly combined with each other and with other entities.
Flower Essence Flower Splash Essence, okolo
Active ingredients: camellia extract, green tea extract, reishi mushroom extract
Our skin is a truly fragile flower and needs extra care and protection provided by a mild water gel essence suitable for all skin types. Before starting your skin care ritual, inhale the delicate aroma of camellia and apply the essence, and then green tea will hydrate your skin and reishi mushrooms will soothe the skin and help flush out toxins. By the way, are mushrooms still plants?
Night SOS Balm Liberation Night Balm, okolo
Entities: Protection Complex – a floral complex based on rosehip oil and purslane extract, cornflower and gentian extracts
This product is literally made for you to go to bed surrounded by flowers. The balm contains a regenerative complex that envelops irritated skin in a cocoon of care, and cornflower, gentian and rose water nourish, moisturize and soften while you sleep. All this for you to bloom like plants that stretch their buds to the sun in the morning.
Essential oils are the true kings of the ingredient world. These are mixtures of liquid substances obtained from literally all parts of plants: flowers, roots, leaves, fruits and even bark. Most oils contain hundreds of more complex ingredients. Can you imagine its benefits for the skin? Almost all oils act as antioxidants by default, but they can do so much more – they nourish, moisturize, soothe and rejuvenate the skin.
Cornflower Leaf Oil Minimalist Dream Oil, okolo
Assets: cornflower and rose essential wax
The cornflower is one of the most delicate and seemingly inconspicuous flowers, but its light oil-dancing petals also provide visual relief. And because of the silk essential wax, the oil itself is not greasy at all, even has a dry texture, so it can be used in the morning before applying cream and makeup. We value Okolo oil for its ability to soften and soothe even the driest and most sensitive skin.
Body scrub Beam Body Polish, okolo
Actives: Marina Complex consisting of red and green microalgae and apricot kernel powder
At least it’s good for your soul when you realize that your pouch brings you a little closer to the sea as well as improving microcirculation due to the abrasive particles emanating from the seeds of the juicy apricot. And then the body, because seaweeds hide real treasures in underwater gardens. For example, the ability to increase the level of collagen and moisture. You feel like a real mermaid, don’t you?
Another important ingredient is flower water, which is obtained by steeping the petals in purified water for a few days. In the future, you can use the flower petals and this juice. Of course, the effect of such an infusion depends on the plant used. The floral water of rose, orange blossom, chamomile and cornflower is particularly popular.
Soft shampoo Floralight Shampoo Mousse, okolo
Active ingredients: Damascus rose water, peach blossom extract, white peony extract
Nature loves minimalism – it’s the only way we can reduce the amount of litter and take care of it in return. Therefore, choosing a shampoo with a softening effect is a wise and conscious move. And there’s a whole bouquet in the bottle: white peony to brighten hair, damask rose for refreshing and moisturizing, and peach blossoms to combat oxidative stress. And the shampoo is equipped with a foam dispenser, so its use is not only pleasant, but also economical.
We can definitely say that the most effective skin care is at the intersection of the world of chemistry scientists and the world of botanicals – their union allows you to create irreplaceable and working cosmetics.
Source: People Talk
I’m Roger Gritton, and I’ve been writing for the The Fashion Vibes for over 5 years now. My specialty is beauty news; I’m passionate about covering the latest trends, products, and innovations in the industry. In my time there, I’ve become known as an authority on all things beauty-related.
I love discovering new experts to interview, researching up-and-coming ingredients and techniques that are making their way onto our beauty shelves and highlighting people who are making a difference in the world of cosmetics. My work has appeared not only on The Fashion Vibes, but also several other publications including the New York Times Magazine, Allure Magazine and Refinery29.
