A deep dive into our essential oils
At 26 , essential oils are not just natural fragrances. They are the active heart of our formulas: purifying, soothing, balancing, they transform each treatment into a beneficial aromatherapy moment.
Why use essential oils?
Each drop is a concentrated extract of plant, flower, or bark. Thanks to their complex molecular composition, they act on both the skin and emotions . They are also biodegradable , natural, and work synergistically with other ingredients.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Used in our face cream , body cream , mosquito repellent and exfoliant
Benefits for the skin: Healing, soothing, gentle antiseptic.
Emotional benefits: Calms stress, improves sleep.
Fun fact: Lavender essential oil is the only oil that can be used by everyone, including pregnant women and children!
Geranium (Pelargonium asperum)
Used in face cream , mosquito repellent and cleanser .
Benefits for the skin: Regulates sebum, firms, purifies.
Emotional benefits: Balancing, anti-stress.
Fun fact: Geranium essential oil was once nicknamed “the plant of royal perfumes” and was used to balance emotions while caring for the skin.
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Used in our Eucalyptus & Bergamot Body Cream
Benefits for the skin: Balancing, antiseptic, brightens the complexion.
Emotional benefits: Soothes anxiety, stimulates joy.
Fun fact: Unlike other citrus fruits, bergamot essential oil is photoresistant. It doesn't cause sunspots while still providing a fresh and bright fragrance.
Ho wood (Cinnamomum camphora)
Used in the cleaner
Benefits for the skin: Regenerating, anti-inflammatory, very gentle.
Emotional benefits: Promotes relaxation, helps to release tension.
Fun fact: Ho wood is nicknamed the “sacred wood of Vietnamese forests”: it regenerates the skin while soothing the mind and tensions.
Lemon-scented litsea (Litsea cubeba)
Used in face cream
Benefits for the skin: Toning, purifying, helps balance combination to oily skin and revive the radiance of the complexion.
Emotional benefits: A natural anti-stress agent, it clarifies the mind and promotes a good mood.
Fun fact: Litsea cubeba essential oil, extracted from the leaves, diffuses a bright lemon scent while helping to balance emotions and soothe stress.
How do we use them?
At 26 , each essential oil is precisely dosed for optimal effectiveness and impeccable skin tolerance . None are there "just for the scent"; they are all active, potent, and chosen for their beneficial effects on the skin and mind.
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