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Showing posts with label natural actives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natural actives. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Prima Fleur Essential Oil Blend: ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

An exclusive blend of blue chamomile, calendula, rose, and sandalwood ~ developed specifically for use in skin care. Only from Prima Fleur, No. 6049.

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Prima Fleur Essential Oil Blend: ANTI-ACNE

An exclusive blend of tea tree, niaouli, lavender, and blue chamomile ~ developed specifically for use in skin care. Only from Prima Fleur, No. 6043.

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: VETIVER

Native to South India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, vetiver is of the Poacceae family that includes grasses and plants characterized by their elegant underground root systems. The two-year wait time for the roots to mature,  plus the arduous work of planting, pulling up the roots by hand, and washing, cleaning, parsing, and drying them before the steam distillation procedure can even begin is testament to vetiver essential oil’s value. Our Vetiveria zizanioides ~ Prima Fleur Vetiver Essential Oil [No. 218] ~ is from Java, where the plant is called akar wangi, meaning “fragrant root.” Good quality, mature dried Javanese vetiver root yields from 1.5 to 2% essential oil. Oils derived from older roots have higher specific gravities and optical rotations than younger roots and produce a richer and fuller quality of oil.  

Adaptable and sturdy, the vetiver plant is widely used to make fragrant blinds, shielding the sun’s rays and infusing homes with earthy notes. Fans formed from the roots and embellished with embroidery are dipped in water and wafted in front of the face to provide blissful relief from Southern Asia’s heat. For more substantial needs, the plant can be used as material to make thatched huts and floor mats. Vetiver also provides excellent protection from soil erosion. 

Yet the true treasure of this tufted grass is the essential oil derived from the root. In folklore, vetiver oil is used to increase financial abundance. In more common ritual, inhaling the oil is said to protect the body from menacing energies, including physical illness. Vetiver is employed in massage and aromatherapy for its grounding influence, to calm the central nervous system of one who feels “uprooted.” When used by a skilled practitioner, vetiver can be prescribed to increase blood flow and reduce muscle pain. Vetiver essential oil acts as a moisturizing humectant for dry, irritated skin and is found in cosmetics, soaps, and natural perfumes as a fixative. 

The main constituents of vetiver essential oil are vetiverone (bitter earthiness), vetiverol (sweet woody odor), and zizanol, an insect repellent. The oil blends well with lemongrass, grapefruit, evergreens, frankincense, myrrh, rose, and sandalwood, and is used primarily as a base note with tenacity and a richly distinctive masculinity.

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: COFFEE SELECT

Coffee Butter is the cold pressed oil from roasted coffee beans (Coffea arabica) with other vegetable oils. Coffee Butter has an exceptionally smooth and elegant skin feel and may be used in skin care preparations. The CO2 is a great addition to rich perfumes and blends, especially mixed with smokey or floral odors.

You can use Prima Fleur Coffee Select [No. 342] to make a nice solid perfume – it mixes well with vanilla, citrus and spicy notes like cardamom. Or you can use coffee in an SPA blend as a fragrant astringent that is stimulating. Coffee is said to fight wrinkles if you place it directly in skin care products.

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Prima Fleur C02 Extract: MILLET SEED

Millet (Panacum miliaceum) is an ancient grass whose seed is now used in hair care formulas. The CO2 extract from this cereal grain has benefit for skin, skin conditioning and smoothing and is added to cosmetic formularies as a skin-conditioning agent. It is used for hair care (shampoos, conditioners, and styling aids), as well as body and skin care (facial care, facial cleansing, body care, baby care). It is a rich orange-red, clear, non-viscous, low intensity CO2 with a mild, buttery scent.

Prima Fleur Millet Seed CO2 Extract [No. 532] is Ecocert and USDA/NOP certified organic.

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: PINE

Maritime Pine contains Mono and Sesquiterpenes. It is a powerful antiseptic used to disinfect the air locally. Good for chronic bronchitis, chronic cystitis, and anti-inflammatory for the lungs. Can be used externally in massage blends for rheumatism or aching joints.A chemotype of Pinus pinaster contains large quantities of terebenthine which is composed of 62% a-Pinene and 27% b-Pubebe. This oleo-resin is used as a powerful expectorant, antiseptic, and to oxygenate the air. Indicated for infections of the respiratory system, add to hot water for steam-inhaling treatments. Mainly used as an aerosol treatment with possible allergies if used externally.
 
Prima Fleur Pine [No. 236] is organic, steam-distilled.
 and 27% b-Pinene. This oleo-resin is used as a powerful expectorant, antiseptic, and to oxygenate the air. Indicated for infections of the respiratory system. In hot water for steam inhaling treatments. Mainly used as an aerosol treatment with possible allergies if used external
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Monday, December 10, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: LEMONGRASS

Lemongrass contains a healthy dose of vitamin A. It is used as an addition to tea and in preparations for a traditional herbal 'soup' used against coughs, colds, etc.
Lemongrass might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast. It also contains substances that are thought to relieve pain, reduce fever, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties, as well as being a wonderful addition to skin care products for oily skin and hair.

Prima Fleur Lemongrass Essential Oil [No. 145] is from East India.

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Prima Fleur Absolute: FRENCH OAKWOOD

French Oakwood Absolute [Prima Fleur No. 095] is produced from wine barrels made of Quercus robur wood. The absolute has a rich, woods, green and spicy aroma with that delectable scent of wine and balsam back notes. Use with other wood and florals and roots such as orris root.
Quercus robur (sometimes considered Q. pedunculata or "Q. robur") is commonly known as the Pedunculate Oak or English oak. It is native to most of Europe, and to Anatolia to the Caucasus, and also to parts of North Africa.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: CLOVE BUD

Clove oil is 60 to 90 percent eugenol. Its properties are anesthetic and antiseptic. India's traditional
Ayurvedic healers have used clove since ancient times to treat respiratory and digestive ailments. Clove first arrived in Europe around the 4th century A.D. as a highly coveted luxury. The medieval German herbalists used cloves as part of an anti-gout mixture.

Prima Fleur’s organic Clove Bud Essential Oil [No. 116] is from Madagascar.

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Monday, November 19, 2012

Prima Fleur Carrier Oil: JOJOBA

Jojoba oil is often preferred in perfumery as it is not an oil but a liquid wax produced in the seed of the jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) plant, a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. The oil makes up approximately 50% of the jojoba seed by weight. Unrefined jojoba oil appears as a clear golden liquid at room temperature with a slightly fatty odor.
Jojoba oil is relatively shelf-stable when compared with other vegetable oils. It is more shelf-stable than oils of safflower oil, almond oil, or squalene but less than castor oil, macadamia oil and coconut oil. Jojoba oil is chemically very similar to human sebum. Most jojoba oil is consumed as an ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products, and works especially well in skin care and hair care.
 
Prima Fleur Jojoba carrier oil [No. 409] is organically grown in Hawaii.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Prima Fleur C02 Total: CORIANDER

Coriander seed CO2 can be added to a hair rinse for hair loss (along with rosemary CO2), and used in skin care formulas for pimples, blackheads and even dry skin. Prima Fleur CO2 Total [No. 509] from the seed, has a rich deep scent of both the coriander fruit and the leaf - a nice mild green scent for perfumery. 

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: CHIA SEED

Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica) CO2 organic from Mexico is used for skin and hair to maintain moisture content and placed in anti-aging products. It is a low impact scent that is mild and buttery.

Prima Fleur Chia Seed Essential Oil [No. 525] is from Mexico.

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: ASHWAGANDHA

Ashwagandha Extract [No. 351], Withania somnifera, is CO2 extracted from the leaves and stems. Here is something new, something special, and something different, and something divine! It has a soft spicy, woody somewhat citrus odor, and can be used in skin care to rejuvenate,  and as a facial to ease dark under-eye circles (use with Aloe gel and Rosehip Seed oil).

For information on our Premier Products and pricing, please visit our website. To place an order, please call (415) 455-0957. To explore custom development with exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please contact sales@primafleur.com

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: GOLDENROD

Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) Essential Oil [No. 329] is used externally to treat slow healing wounds, insect bites, mouthwash for Candida. The infusion is used as a face wash, and to tone up flabby skin. It has a rich herbal scent.  
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: BLUE CYPRESS

Our Blue Cypress (Cupressus intratropica) Essential Oil [No. 299] from Australia and Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) Essential Oil [no. 112] from Morocco. One a tree and the other an herb - both produce a blue azulene that is used in skin care as an anti-inflammatory, and skin care first aid healer. 

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Prima Fleur Premier Products: SAMPHIRE EYE CREME

Samphire Eye Crème [Prima Fleur No. 1214] is formulated to soothe the delicate eye area. Each ingredient in this all-botanical formula is selected for efficacy and gentleness, specifically addressing issues of skin wrinkling, loss of elasticity, puffiness, hyper-pigmentation, reversal and prevention of free-radical damage.

The first sensation upon application is a dramatic feeling of soothing, cooling relaxation of the eye area. It is provided by its namesake ingredient, Crithmum maritimum, a sturdy variety of sea fennel that thrives in rocky, salt-sprayed regions along the pristine North Atlantic sea cost. Its common name, Samphire, is a variety of the name St. Peter, patron saint of fisherman.

Distilled to an aromatic water, Samphire has the ability to induce the skin's endorphin release from keratinocytes and sensory neurons, and provide a sensation of soothing calmness. Endorphins activate opiate receptors expressed in the limbic or "emotional" brain, which plays an important part in the sensation of pleasure.

The Ecocert-approved formula contains a high percentage of certified organic ingredients withou the sacrifice of potent actives. One of the many beneficial ingredients able to effect desirable change is Saccharomyces cerivisiae extract which increases celluylar-oxygen consumption. Combined with Rhodiola rosea root extract, it reduces the appearance of puffiness, strengthens and firms the skin,  iproviding microcirculation, thereby enhancing other beneficial ingredients.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: ORANGE

Orange essential oil is produced from cells inside the rind of an orange fruit. In contrast to most essential oils, it is extracted as a by-product of orange juice production by centrifugation, producing a cold-pressed oil. It is composed of mostly (greater than 90%) d-limonene. Limonene gives citrus that rich juicy aroma. Prima Fleur Orange Essential Oil [No. 190] and certified-organic Orange oil [No. 243] are made in the USA.

Orange oil has beneficial anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and antiseptic qualities. Applying orange oil to the skin not only helps to reduce inflammation and soothe sore muscles. It can also improve the skin tone and texture and combat acne and dermatitis. The natural disinfectant qualities of orange oil also make it useful for cleaning and treating scratches, scrapes and other minor wounds.

The strong, appealing scent of orange essential oil makes it a popular choice for aromatherapy applications. It is believed the smell of orange oil may improve one's overall mood, promote relaxation and peace of mind, reduce anger and anxiety, and even act as a natural aphrodisiac.
 
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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil Blend: RELAXATION II

Calming, stabilizing, nurturing ~ an exclusive blend of lavender, marjoram, bergamot, sandalwood. Only from Prima Fleur, No. 6047.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil Blend: RESPIRATION

Therapeutic and immune-fortifying ~ an exclusive blend of ravintsara, ginger, owyhee, eucalyptus, hyssop, lemon peel, niaouli. Only from Prima Fleur, No. 6042.
Ingredients in bold are certified organic. For information on our Premier Products and pricing, please visit our website. To place an order, please call (415) 455-0957. To explore custom development with exquisite botanicals from our extensive library of raw materials, please contact sales@primafleur.com


Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Prima Fleur Essential Oil Blend: RED SUN

Fresh, intense, bright ~ an exclusive blend of yuzu, pink grapefruit, elemi. Only from Prima Fleur, No. 6037.

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