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| A Calendula field in Tuscany |
In Italy
what we commonly call “Erboristeria”is a sort of herbal pharmacy where our
pharmacists, historically named aromatists, work on, study and practice ancient
healing formulations based on the use of the natural herbs, to provide people
affected by particular healthy problems with a customized cure.
Our
pharmacists were strong believers of the effectiveness of the monks herbal
knowledge,which the natural healing remedies they adopted and studied
were based on.
A lot of
Italians still rely on suggestions by their family pharmacist to obtain
botanical remedies healing the skin,as for example the following ones;
Chamomile
essential oil ;it
soothes and calms irritation, relieves allergic reactions. Chamomile is
anti-inflammatory, treats capillary fragility, and helps calm eczema and
allergic conditions.It also helps to heal rosacea.
Butcher’s
broom and Licorice;they
have a gentle anti-redness and anti-inflammatory action that reduces redness
and improves the tone of uneven blotchy skin.Butcher’s broom is
vasoconstrictor, improves circulation and reduce redness. Licorice;
treats acne, calms allergic skin and improves condition of fragile capillaries.
Hawthorn
and Horse chestnut
stimulate and improve circulation with a special tonic effect on the
capillaries, gradually helping to strengthen and minimize visible ones.Hawthorn;
lightly astringent with tonic and healing effects especially for capillaries.Horsechestnut;
healing, improves circulation, refreshes.
Sweet
almond oil;
emollient and highly nourishing traditionally used to prevent signs of aging
and dehydration.
Karite’; a natural emollient, anti
wrinkle, protective, and nourishing.
Lavender is known for its protective and healing
properties, St. John's Wort is ideal for calming the skin after sun
exposure or sunburn. The scent of Italian-grown Lavender Agustifolia is
woodsy and floral, agreeable to both men and women.A Lavender, St. John's Wort and Wheat Germ Oil Body Lotion
is ideal to soothe and hydrate dry, sensitive and irritated skin, to prevent
dehydration and restores skin's tone and softness.
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| A botanical garden close to Rome. |
During the
past Italian alchemist and herbalist were used to using Calendula to
heal scares. This flower indeed is able to accelerate the natural healing process of scars and stimulate skin
tissue granulation when burns, abrasions and small plagues occur. Calendula
optimizes also skin blood circulation by promoting an antibacterial activity.
Mallow;healing,decongestant,helps prevent
age lines and reduce eye swelling.
Blue Chamomile essential oil which
soothes and calms irritation, relieves allergic reactions
Rose is
known for its antidiarrhoeal, purification, tonic and energizing properties.
For topical use this plant is appreciated for its antiseptic, astringent and
healing action. Rose again contains vitamin A, B, C, E, K, PP, tannins and
pectin which are used for their astringent, healing and toning properties.
Rosemary
& Almond Oil;
Rosemary has been traditionally used to stimulate oily and dull skin, refines
the skin texture, reduces and purifies clogged pores, antiseptic quality helps
the healing process of skin eruption caused by acne.
Chamomile
& Sweet Almond Oil; for the face, light and soothing oil, recommended to heal dry and
sensitive skin.Anti-inflammatory,treats capillary fragility, helps calm eczema
and allergic conditions. Reduce redness and evens the tone and color of the
skin.
Lavender
& Sweet Almond oil; Lavender (from Latin-lavare-to wash) is always been associated with
cleaning and purification. Balances the natural ph of the skin, normalizes
sensitive skin with blemishes. Mildly antiseptic helps prevent bacteria that
cause acne and irritation, helps heal scars due to acne, and prevents
blemishes.
Bitter
oranges,
organically grown in the south of Italy, have been traditionally used in
medicine to provide antioxidants and free radical protection able to increase
the skin's natural defense and to prevent cellular damaging.Oranges also have an important cell regeneration capacity
with mild astringent effects that refines the skin texture.
-Lemon-a natural purifier, anti-oxidant
astringent and tonic, balances the natural ph of the skin.
The information provided on this site is for education purposes only and is not intended to assess, diagnose or prescribed for any medical condition. Always seek the counsel of a qualified health care practitioner for concerns.
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| A lavender field in Tuscany |
OUR SKIN CARE LINE-
Our Erbe skin
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beauty culture formulations with modern technology, bringing the art of herbal
alchemy into the 21th century and combining nature with science to put you on
the healing track that treats your particular skin condition.
ERBE is
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ERBE has
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ERBE’s
comprehensive knowledge is combined with an abiding respect for nature. We have a deep and comprehensive
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the result of expertise and
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We
control every aspect of our resourcing and production. We do not simply acquire commodity
materials, nor do we hand responsibility for their transformation to a
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packaging. We not only know which herbs are used, but often the region and even
the fields where they were grown and harvested.
Our
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ERBE
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Production
Capacity: We
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Our
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Skin
Care Products: cleansers,
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and solar products.
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bath oils.
Hair
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Eau
de Perfume: a
collection of 11 fragrances; 9 single note perfumes and 2 blends of woodsy and
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and men.
ERBE
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target specific problems, and perform many important functions:
8 Provide
essential nutrients and emollients
8 Encourage
the skin to retain moisture and heal itself
8 Delay aging
processes and improve the elasticity
8 Restore
unevenly textured skin
8 Protect
capillary fragility and reduce redness
8 Heal and
prevent the appearance of acne
8 Balance
sebum secretion
8 Improve
circulation
8 Eliminate
liquids and toxins from the skin
Some
of our best selling products: our Chamomile Eye Contour Cream is an
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Cleansing Milk: protective and emollient ideal even for the most sensitive
skin. ERBE’s Mallow Protective Moisturizer, made with
clove, carrot, evening primrose, jojoba, yarrow and lavender, is a protective
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pigmentation to leave skin evenly toned. Rich in nutrients, anti-oxidants, and
vitamins, the popular Royal Jelly Nutrient Moisturizer contains evening
primrose, hops, calendula,chamomile and wheat germ oil to restore dehydrated
skin. Rosemary & Propolis Moisturizer that gently purifies the skin without
drying.
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information please contact us at erbeitalia@libero.it,we are always very
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