Prima Fleur Premier Product: NEW Cafe du Sud Body Scrub

Beans of Coffea arabica on the bush.

Our NEW Café du Sud Body Scrub [Prima Fleur No. 1145] is the perfect antidote to the chapped, flaky winter skin we’re experiencing in this season of cold, dry air. With a base of ground coffee and exotic oils, all sourced from Africa and Brazil, its roots are in the warmth of the Southern Hemisphere. Bring your body the vibrancy of these far-flung places with a gentle natural polishing from ground Zulu coffee and fine sugar from Hawaii. Sparked by the Italian tradition of espresso accompanied with a lemon twist and a sugar cube, this product’s tasty aroma is that of spiced coffee with a bright burst of blood orange, sweet orange, and lemon peel oils. Cardamom and spearmint are also important in the blend.

Email your order or sample request: sales@primafleur.com ~ or fax 415.455.0956. Questions? Call 415.455.0957 x. 119.

Prima Fleur Essential Oils: Corsican ROSEMARY

The French island of Corsica is the primary growing region for our rare Rosmarinus officinalis, var. verbenone [Prima Fleur No. 114]. Clear in color with a strong buttery aroma, softer and richer than other Rosemary oils, it is more chemically balanced, with lower percentages of camphor and cineole. It specifically contains verbenone and bornyl acetate. This oil proves most useful in skin care, as it is generally safe for all skin types and thought to clean out the skin and aid it to rebuild. The least irritating of the Rosemary varieties, it is good for sluggish, sallow, congested skin. For emotional support, it is extraordinarily fortifying, cleansing the mind and uplifting the spirit.

We also offer other varieties of Rosemary essential oil: verbenone [Prima Fleur Nos. 345, 508], cineole [No. 203]. Our California-grown and distilled certified organic Rosemary Hydrosol [Nos. 719 and 729] are perfect for mid-life phyto-tonics as well as sluggish, congested skin and teen-problematic skin conditions.  

For information on our essential oils and pricing, please visit our website. For questions and to explore custom development with exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please contact sales@primafleur.com ~ or call (415) 455-0957.

Prima Fleur Essential Oils: More About ROSEMARY

Most sources interpret the Latin name for rosemary as ros marinus, “dew of the sea.” Rosemary is indigenous to countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. In its native region, it often grows at low altitude and in proximity to the sea. However, it does not populate the coast, where the spray of sea water might inspire the name. This antiseptic oil is used in the treatment of muscular sprains, arthritis, colic depression, memory loss, migraine, and coughs. It is popular in aromatherapy, where it revives, warms, stimulates, and restores.

Rosemary is both a physical and mental stimulant, and is excellent for refreshing tired muscles, feet, and mind, encouraging concentration. It combats mental fatigue and clears stuffy atmospheres. Its actions are analgesic, anti-depressive, anti-inflammatory, astringent, decongestant, digestive, fungicidal, insecticide, invigorating, relaxant, restorative to the nervous system, and sedative.

A middle note, Rosemary blends well with all citrus oils, Ravintsara, Basil, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Elemi, Cistus, Lavandin, Lavender, Peppermint, Petitgrain, and Thyme. Rosemary essential oil is one of the ingredients used in the preparation of eau de cologne.

We offer two varieties of Rosemary essential oils: verbenone [Prima Fleur Nos. 114, 345, 508], cineole [No. 203], as well as our California-grown and distilled certified organic Rosemary Hydrosol [Nos. 719 and 729], which are perfect for mid-life phyto-tonics as well as sluggish, congested skin and teen-problematic skin conditions.  

For information on our essential oils and pricing, please visit our website. For questions and to explore custom development with exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please contact sales@primafleur.com ~ or call (415) 455-0957.

Wishing You a Wonderful Season

Prima Fleur Essential Oils: Our Nepal Palmarosa program makes Pulse magazine

Pulse magazine, the official publication of iSpa, recently featured our program in Nepal, mentioned here on this blog. See the article on page 21 of the December 2013 issue, in the Giving Back column. Click here to read the full magazine: Pulse December 2013

 

For information on our essential oils, please visit our website.

Prima Fleur Premier Product: VANILLE DU VANUATU SUGAR SCRUB

Our NEW body scrub, Vanille du Vanuatu Sugar Scrub [No. 1124] is spotlighted in the December 2013 American Spa In the Mix column, and the article offers great information about the use of sugar in spa products. We blend fine baker's sugar into all of our body exfoliators with sugar, because it provides such a gentle scrubbing effect, it's safe for even sensitive skins. The aroma of the Vanille du Vanuatu Sugar Scrub is warming and tropical, combining delicious Bourbon vanilla with earthy ylang ylang and ho wood oils. Bisabolol or candeia provides anti-inflammatory effects. Exotic oils and butters of coconut, kukui, and foraha are also featured.

For information on our Premier Products and pricing, please visit our website. For questions and to explore custom development with exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please contact sales@primafleur.com.

An Interview with Owner and Formulator Marianne Griffeth

The Asia-Pacific installment of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit for this year begins today in Hong Kong. We're flashing back to an interview with our owner and formulator Marianne Griffeth from the 2011 conference in New York City. She shares the origins behind the company and our approach to developing products with natural ingredients.

Prima Fleur creates and manufactures exclusive products for some of the world's most prestigious personal care brands. For more information on custom formulation and manufacture with any of these ingredients or other exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please visit our website or email our Sales team.