Cosmetics infused with healing botanicals can boost your body and your mood. Here are six we love…
1. Rose Oil
‘Rose oil is thought to soothe feelings of anger, fear and anxiety,’ says aromatherapist Jeannie Bourke, from Sydney’s Venustus salon. ‘In skin care, it has excellent softening and hydrating properties, making it ideal for mature, dry and sensitive skin. It also calms broken capillaries, redness and inflammation.’
Find it in:
Hibou Mud Face Mask, $30
Palmolive Oil Infusions Body Moisturiser, from $5.99
2. Jasmine
‘Jasmine is said to diminish fear and enhance self-confidence,’ says Jeannie. ‘In skincare, it treats dehydrated and irritated skins. It is especially useful for skins that are “medically dry”, after surgery or disease.’
Find it in:
Elemis Jasmine and Rose Hand and Nail Cream, $55
Ecoya Sweet Pea and Jasmine Soap, $14.95
3. Citrus
‘With strong antimicrobial qualities, citrus is great for oily, blemished skin,’ says Jeannie. ‘It’s uplifting and reputed to relieve mental fatigue, assist in decision making and improve focus.’
Find it in:
L’Occitane Verbena Citrus Shower Gel, $29
In Essence Citrus Energising Body Oil, $19.95
4. Geranium
‘Ideal for balancing sebum production in combination skin, geranium is also helpful in relieving stress, nervous tension, headaches and anxiety.’
Find it in:
Aveda Chakra Balancing Body Mist Chakra 6: Ajna, $49.95
Clarins Tonic Body Balm, $52
5. Rosemary
‘Rosemary is fantastic for stimulating cellular activity within the skin,’ says Jeannie. ‘Mentally, it’s thought to help clear the mind and reset your focus.’
Find it in:
Natural Instinct Skin Refining Cleansing Oil, $21.95
Olive Superfruits Body Boost Collection, $29.95
6. Orange Blossom
‘Great for soothing dry, irritated skin, orange blossom also has regenerative properties,’ says Jeannie. ‘It imparts a sense of joy, making it great in stressful times.’
Find it in:
Venustus Antidote Organic Roll On, $69
Natio Orange Blossom Sea Salt Scrub, $16.95
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