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Lavender, you give us so much

- 10/25/2019

The scent of lavender inspires us: it reminds us of the bouquets we used to prepare in our childhood summers and also of the smell of clean sheets. It is a scent that we quickly identify and that calms us, relaxes us and makes us feel in safe territory.

 

However, today we wanted to tell you about it from another point of view and discover 10 secrets about this popular plant: 

1. The scientific name for lavender is 'lavandula' and there are 60 different species.

2.  It is a plant native to the Mediterranean area. It is now cultivated in many parts of the world.

3. It is hardy and tolerates drought and wind, but due to its origin it does not tolerate very cold environments. However, it is evergreen.

4. The colour pantone lavender corresponds to the most cultivated species 'lavandula angustifolia'.

5. The stems of lavender are covered with fine hairs, from which the essential oils are extracted.

6. In Ancient Egypt it was used as a perfume to scent both clothing and skin, and was a main ingredient in incense. 

7. Did you know that lavender flowers are edible and are used in the preparation of dishes and sweets? 

8. One of its best-known properties is its relaxing power, so it is ideal for adding to water before getting into the bath.

9. It has anti-inflammatory properties.

10. It's present in our Almond and Lavender oilthat helps to take care of our hair, as it prevents hair loss, acts as a disinfectant and protects your scalp from external aggressions. In addition, the almond base and its high vitamin E content will moisturise your hair and make it spectacularly soft.

  

Nature is full of treasures: lavender is one of them, don't you think?

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