What are botanicals?

Botanicals are plants or parts of a plant with medicinal value or preventative care benefits. Many herbs and plants have ingredients with known benefits that date back thousands of years. With rising concerns about the safety, cost, and adverse effects of conventional pharmaceutical products, botanical benefits are regaining popularity around the world.

What is botanical medicine?

Botanical medicine are plant-based drugs and products that ease symptoms or cure a specific medical condition. Many commercial medicines started with plants, flowers and herbs.

One example of this is the cardiac medication Digoxin (Lanoxin). Made from the leaves of the common foxglove flower (digitalis purpurea), several species of this towering plant have been used medically for centuries and are still the source for digoxin, which is still used to this day to treat cardiac arrhythmia.

Why are transdermal botanicals important?

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. With over 2 million pores, it absorbs what is rubbed into it including chemicals which can enter the bloodstream and lymph system. Botanicals offer a powerful yet beneficial alternative to manmade chemicals.

What is a neutraceutical?

A nutraceutical is a product derived from plants that provides medical or health benefits beyond basic nutrition, including prevention or treatment of disease. Some neutraceuticals are chamomile, rose, calendula, and moringa, because they contain bioactive compounds that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

• Rich in antioxidants 
  Many plant compounds neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative damage and signs of aging.
• Anti-inflammatory and soothing 
  Botanicals like calendula, chamomile, arnica and rose calm skin irritation and redness.
• Hydration and barrier support 
  Ingredients such as jojoba, coconut oil, shea butter and lanolin help retain moisture and strengthen the skin barrier.
• Natural vitamins and nutrients 
  Many plants offer natural sources of vitamins and minerals that support collagen synthesis, healing, and reduce antioxidative stress.
• Targeted active compounds 
  Specific phytochemicals offer acne control and sebum regulation.
• Aromatherapeutic benefits: 
  Botanical oils such as lavender can enhance relaxation and calmness.
• Sustainability 
  Plant-based ingredients are natural forms of chemical lab nutrients.
• Gentle exfoliation 
  Dead Sea salt and the lactic acid found in milk baths provide mild exfoliants for improved texture and tone.