Lavender True (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender flower water has a light, floral and herbaceous aroma which is used to soothe and rejuvenate all skin types.
It is soothing and cleansing for the mind and body and particularly beneficial for baby care (try adding a few tablespoons to their bath water) and cleansing acne, oily skin, cuts and grazes. It is also used to soothe stress and pregnancy irritation, as well as calm heat rash and sun burn.
Amour Natural’s lavender flower water is 100% pure.
Aroma
Lavender is a light, floral and herbaceous aroma with a woody, balsamic undertone.
The plant
The lavender plant has long stems with tiny blue-purple flowers covering them. It is a popular English herb, as well as being widely cultivated in France and Yugoslavia.
History
Using Lavender for healing is an ancient remedy and been passed down through the generations. ‘Lavere’ is Latin for ‘to wash’ and the Romans used to bathe in lavender water to cleanse their wounds. It was also once thought to cure milder forms of epilepsy.
Interesting fact
King Charles 1 st‘s wife, Queen Henrietta Maria was a well known lover of lavender and wore it as a perfume.