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Monday, October 31, 2011

Prima Fleur Ingredient: ALOE VERA GEL

Aloe Vera Gel is one of the oldest medicinal plants known to science, and its remarkable healing abilities are due to its  anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. As a natural oxygenator that can draw and hold oxygen to the skin, Aloe is considered one of the most effective cellular renewal ingredients for use in skin care. 
Aloe is about 96% water and the remaining portion contains active ingredients including essential oil, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and glycoproteins. It has a composition similar to that of human blood plasma and seawater, and is extremely soothing and protective because its pH is the same as human skin. Prima Fleur uses only certified pure, whole leaf Aloe Vera, extracted by a patented process in the United States.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: NIAOULI

Niaouli Essential Oil [Prima Fleur No. 187] is organic from Madagascar. It is a colorless to pale yellow, watery oil, non-viscous, medium intensity odor (4-5 on a 1-10 scale). The scent is pungent with herbs, a fungal and green subsidiary note and fruity, spicy back notes. The taste is herbaceous. Properties of this essential oil include anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and vermifuge, anti-infectious. It is useful for all sorts of skin ailments and disease, even as a gargle for sore or strep throat. It's also an effective ingredient for men's skin care products.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: LANTANA CAMARA

Lantana Camara Essential Oil [Prima Fleur No. 300] comes from fresh leaves of the plant grown organically in Madagascar. The yellow oil is clear, non viscous, with an intensity of 2 (1-10) and the scent is mild, slightly green, slightly fruity. The major constituents identified in the oil included β-caryophyllene (23.3%), α-humulene (11.5%), germacrene D (10.9%), davanone (7.3%) and γ-curcumene (6.3%).
photo by Zeynel Cebeci
Lantana camara (Verbenaceae) is an aromatic shrub up to 0.3-3” in height native to tropical America and was introduced elsewhere as an ornamental and hedge plant. The leaves are used in teas the treatment of tumors, tetanus, rheumatism, malaria; they possess diaphoretic, carminative, antiseptic properties, and are main source of phosphorous and potassium when used as green mulch. In Africa, an infusion of the leaves is used against rheumatism, asthma, coughs and colds. The oil is reported to possess insecticidal and repellent activities towards bees, mosquitoes and cattle flies. The leaf oil of L. camara exhibits antimicrobial activities. 

When used in a custom blend, Lantana essential oil should invoke a sense of calm. The mild, fruity scent is beneficial in skin care due to its anti-microbial properties.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Prima Fleur Essential Oil: CALENDULA

Calendula Total [Prima Fleur No. 502] is a wonderful ingredient to nourish dry skin. This natural product added to a good carrier oil are used in aromatherapy massage, and can be added any skin care product. It is a local remedy for pain; a healing remedy for cuts, scratches, skin boils or pimples; it is smoothing and soothing to the skin. It is also a useful remedy for the pain and swelling caused by the sting of a wasp or bee when rubbed on the affected area. Prima Fleur offers premier stock products with calendula for spas and body care salons. 
 
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