In honor again of August, here are some other amazing rose products that I am obsessed with! Panier des sens is a company that creates products made in the south of France. This company uses only the best and purest of ingredients and prides itself on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. All products are free parabens, silicone, aluminum, and animal materials. The packaging as well is all recyclable and made with recyclable materials. The ingredients are made with active plant ingredients that are carefully harvested in Province. All ingredients are 95% organic and natural ingredients and uses pure essential oils. This specific cream is the single best and most effective hand cream I have ever used. Rich in pure essential oils of rose and shea butter, this product creates a thick and transformative hand cream. Unlike other hand creams that can be sticky and leave an unpleasant residue on the hands, this cream is easily absorbed yet is ultra nourishing and moisturizing.
The scent of this hand cream is truly incredibly, smelling of pure and dried roses. It is a smell that convinces that it is in fact made with beautiful and real roses. This smell of rose is a luxurious but natural perfume that lasts for a long time. For women finding an effective and hydrating hand cream is vital in that the hands can age faster than any other area of the body. Damage of skin on the hands can immediately give away a woman's age. While most women spend their time treating the skin on their face the hands are just as important for not just beauty but health as well.
The hands are always visible and they need to be taken care of. Hands can also burn very quickly when exposed to the sun creating sun spots, and swollen veins. This hand cream moisturizes the skin and repairs damage. This is a great product for those dry days of winter but can also be used in the heat of summer as rose is a cooling agent. If palms get burned from the sun, this cream can feel very cooling and healing. Either placed by your nightstand and used before bed or carried in your purse for all day use, this is a beautiful find!
The other incredible rose infused product from Panier des sens is the liquid Rose Soap. This product as well is made with 95% organic and natural ingredients. The soap is made with 100% vegetable oils and rose essential oils. The lather it creates on the hands is luxurious and leaves hands soft, clean and supple. This triple milled soap acts as an effective antiseptic while simultaneously perfuming the skin. The rose tones the skin while moisturizing it as well. The smell of this soap I promise will have you washing your hands more than you ever had. The experience of using these products truly makes you feel like you are at a french spa. The Parisians definitely know how to make beautiful and organic products that restore balance to the skin. These products have just recently become available in the U.S and are worth immediately adding to any woman's product collection. Another area where we see the beauty and simplicity of the rose as an ingredient.
http://www.panierdessens.us/store/liquid-marseille-soap-rejuvenating-rose/#.Uh_wfxZsSlJ
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This month of August is a very special one for me. In honor of losing someone that I loved more than life a year ago, I am dedicating these next few blog entries to the rose and the amazing and beautiful love me and him shared. Pink roses will aways remind me of our first valentines day together and the magic that this life can share with each of us. I will be featuring a couple of my favorite rose products and their incredible beauty and health benefits. The first product that I am ecstatic to write about is one that I have been using for years but have just recently starting permanently buying. Dr. Haushka Rose Day Cream is a product that is of the highest level in my opinion. If I had it my way I would own every single product that Dr. Hauschka makes, as they use the top notch ingredients and are made in small batches to ensure excellence. Dr. Hauschka cosmetics and skin care lines are certified natural by NATRUE, non profit founders of organic and natural cosmetics. This certificate means that all the ingredients used in their products are of the finest natural and organic ingredients and are free of synthetic dyes, parabens, preservatives and fragrances. This is not an easy certificate for companies to acquire and is just proof of the quality of the Hauschka products.
For someone with combination skin, meaning I have dry, oily, and sensitive skin all in one, finding skin care products can be that much more challenging. This Rose Day Cream however is the perfect product for my skin and is effective for many other types as well. Each tube of rose cream contains thirty roses creating a thick and luxurious face cream that literally makes the skin glow with health. The cream itself contains avocado oil, extracts of rose petal, rose hip oil, and shea butter to soothe and protect any sort of skin damage. This is a great product to protect the skin from any kind of weather damage both sun and wind related. The cream protects against both dryness and irritation but also soothes redness and inflammation. This cream greatly improves the appearance of broken capillaries and the appearance of veins or over pigmentation of the skin.
The cream also contains Rosa Damascena flower wax. This is the key ingredient in this product, which is the wax collected from the coating on fresh rose petals. This is a very rare and highly sought after ingredient that aids in protecting the skin by creating a light barrier. Dr. Hauschka believes in the skin working as its own healing system and the products we use assisting in this process. this rose cream helps the epidermis layer of the skin to naturally heal and restore itself. This is a great cream for mature skin but is effective for any age as well. This product is very rich and for some can feel slightly oily. I love the feel of oil on my skin and find that the richer the product the more effective it is in making my skin glow.
My sister however prefers the rose day cream light, which is a light version of this incredible product.This one would be more effective for people with very oily skin or teenagers with acne. This cream has been number one of the Hero award six years in a row, which is the highest level of the natural and organic products. This is one of those products that can easily erase a night of drinking, lack of sleep or overall dullness of the complexion. I would recommend any woman trying this product immediately! This is not the cheapest of the organic products out there but it is definitely the best face cream I have used hands down. They can also be ordered in sample sizes to test the products and see if they are the right fit for your skin type. This is a product that I never go without!
https://store.drhauschka.com/naturalskincare/Rose_Day_Cream__1_0_oz/i_1_0_/_RD.aspx
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"There may be many flowers in a man's life, but there is only one rose."
As someone who is passionate about both health and beauty the rose plays a significant role in my life. I have always had an affinity for roses (pink especially) as I'm sure most women can relate to. Not only is the rose the inspiration for this blog but it is the most common ingredient in every product I own. Roses are commonly associated with romance, love, sensuality, and are often seen as the staple of feminine beauty. However roses aren't just aesthetically appealing to the eye. Roses contain a vast array of healing and beauty-enhancing properties that make it the incredible flower that it is. There are two main types of roses that are most commonly used in cosmetics and skin care, rosa damascena and rose centifola (cabbage rose). Although differing in scent and color both roses are highly valued for the purity of the essential oil they can create.
Rose essential oil can contain tens of thousands of rose blossoms for just one ounce of rose oil. This gives the idea of how pure the oil is and how sought after it can be in its pure form. Rose oil contains tons of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help many different kinds of skins. Unlike certain ingredients such as lemons for example, which can be drying for mature skin (when appplied topically), rose oil can be used for all ages.
Rose is incredibly moisturizing for dry, rough skin but can also work as an antiseptic and astringent for people with acne and inflammation. Rose oil can also improve the overall skin texture and can greatly improve skin disorders such as psoriasis. Rose is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin because it is a natural cooling agent in all its forms. The sugars in the petals themselves create a soothing and pacifying effect on overheated skin. This can be a great natural solution for anyone that suffers from rosacea rather than using harsh chemicals. Because rose soothes heat and cools the body down it is a great ingredient to use when the skin has been over sunned as well. The high levels of vitamin C that rose petals contain, protect the skin from damage due to the sun. Rose oil is an ingredient that you will often see in many organic and natural skin products.
Rosehip seed oil is another ingredient that is also seen in many skin care lines. This oil is made from the small fruits that grow behind the flowers themselves. This oil varies in that in contains natural levels of Vitamin A, which can greatly reduce wrinkles and age spots. It is also proven to stop pigmentation making it a perfect organic ingredient for sunscreens and skin lightening creams. Rosehips also contain bioflavonoids, citric acid, fructose, tannins and zinc. This can be great when taken as a tea and is shown to drastically aid in bladder infections and menstrual cramps.
For me personally my favorite use of rose has always been in rose hydrosol also known as rose water.
This is one of those products that I literally could not live without and I use everyday without fail. Rose water is derived when small batches of rose buds are steamed in copper distilleries and finally release a therapeutic compound into the water its been soaking in. Rose water contains antibacterial and astringent properties making it my alternative to expensive toners. The rose itself with the water helps to tighten pores and help skin appear supple and fresh. Unlike other alcohol based toners, the toning does not dry out the skin but also adds moisture. Rose water can also be added to shampoos and conditioner and can help hair growth. I also use Rosewater on the face to set makeup and keep it fresh
Finally rose when used aromatically soothes the mind and body, acting as a natural antidepressant. This happens by soothing the nerves and being a mild sedative for the physiology. Rose is more and more used in the treatment of stress disorders such as ulcers, heart disease, anxiety, digestive problems and hives. These healing properties can also be achieved when used in a simple rose tea. Dried rose petals can be added to boiling water and steeped for a highly effective and medicinal drink. This can instantly calm anxiety, soothe the mind, improve circulation, aid in insomnia, and even balance hormones. Rose is a beautiful ingredient for both our outer and inner health. It is inexpensive and perfect for those looking for alternatives to expensive and chemically heavy products. Once again nature contains the best ingredients!
