Epitomizing the Mediterranean approch to beauty.

ERBE skin and body care epitomizes the Mediterranean approach to beauty. Treatments incorporate the highest quality botanical extracts and essential oils grown organically in the Umbrian countryside. Italian biologist Carmela Miraglia founded ERBE day spa and beauty brand in 1987 and based the company in New York's Soho neighborhood. Driven by the credo that healthy plants, not harsh chemicals, are the key to radiant skin, Carmela closely monitors the company lab in Italy to ensure optimal quality control.

Such traditional production methods best preserve the curative properties of each ingredient. Designed for all skin types including the most sensitive skin, ERBE is based on cold-pressed sweet almond oil. All products are completely free of mineral oil, animal substances, synthetic fragrances, wax, colorants or dyes and there is no testing on animals. Among the most popular products are those containing pure essential oils of chamomile, rosemary, lavender, rose, and St. John's Wort. Best sellers include Royal Jelly Nutrient Moisturizer and Chamomile Soothing Moisturizer. Multi-functional in nature, ERBE products provide essential nutrients, tone, improve circulation, restore skin's natural ph balance, and heal problem-specific areas.

Chamomile Cleansing Milk

A truly gentle yet thoroughly effective cleansing cream.

Chamomile Cleansing Milk is a soothing, hydrating, and highly protective, removes make-up and impurities while hydrating the skin. It also helps relieve the irritation of rosacea and acne conditions. 

· SKIN TYPE

Dry, sensitive, irritated, capillary fragility

· INDICATIONS

Soothing, emollient and protective pH balanced cream cleanser

Softens and hydrates while removing impurities and make-up

Protects fragile capillaries and soothes irritated skin (allergic skin),

while restoring an even tone to skin with diffused redness

Improves the elasticity, softens and heals dry and flaky skin

Made with soothing plant extracts to reduce redness and restore an even, clear skin tone.

Also calms skin irritated by rosacea and acne

· SUGGESTED PRODUCTS

Chamomile Ultra-light Soothing Moisturizer

Rose Distilled Tonic Water

Chamomile & Hawthorn Gel Mask

Chamomile Aromatherapy Oil

Chamomile Eye Contour cream

Orange C Serum

· USE

Apply to dry skin, massage gently and remove with moist cosmetic sponge

· SALES POINTS

Soothing and protective cleansing milk, gently cleanses and remove make-up without drying the skin. Made with precious emollients and soothing plants extracts, to soften, hydrate and restore an even tone to skin with diffused redness. Perfect as eye make-up remover

· PREPARED WITH

Chamomile	soothing, relaxing, treats damaged capillaries
Sweet Almond Oil	emollient, nutrient
Butcher’s Broom	protects and restores elasticity to capillaries
Licorice	anti-redness, anti-irritant
Horse chestnut	astringent, tonic
Hawthorne	improves circulation

Key Benefits:

Hydrating pH balanced cream cleanser

Gently removes impurities and make-up without drying

Protects fragile capillaries

Soothes irritated skin and allergy-prone skin

Softens dry and flaky skin, leaving it soft and fresh

ROYAL JELLY ANTI-AGING

NUTRIENT MOISTURIZER

Dry, Sensitive, Mature Skin

REGENERATIVE, SOOTHING, ANTI-AGING

SKIN TYPE

Dry, Sensitive, Mature Skin

 INDICATIONS

TOTAL NOURISHMENT FOR THE SKIN; one moisturizer for your morning and night time beauty routine that results in a smoother, clearer and younger-looking skin.

In the morning it hydrates, revitalizes and stimulates, at night, it nourishes and soothes diffused redness with natural emollients and nutrients that are essential to maintain a firm and younger looking skin. Royal Jelly has highly soothing properties indicated also to treat rosacea condition

 Erbe’s Royal Jelly, rich in nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants

 is substantial rich, yet non oily, it absorbs completely into the skin

 prevents the formation of premature age lines and loss of elasticity,

 promotes the renewal of younger skin cells.

 SUGGESTED PRODUCTS

Chamomile Cleansing Milk

Rose|Neroli Distilled Tonic Water

Chamomile & Hawthorn Soothing and Hydrating Mask

Neroli Aromatherapy Oil

Chamomile Eye Contour cream

Orange C Serum

 USE

After cleansing and toning, apply to face and throat with a gentle circular massage.

SALES POINTS With daily use, the antioxidant action helps delay aging processes and aids in preventing the formation of premature age lines and loss of elasticity Key Benefits: Royal Jelly is a bee product extremely rich in nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants Regenerative and revitalizing Stimulates the renewal of healthy skin cells helpful in reducing acne scars Smoothes and diminishes age lines Reduces redness, rosacea and irritations Regular use will firm and smooth wrinkles while improving elasticity Immediate effects: glow, hydration, tone and elasticity  PREPARED WITH; ROYAL JELLY Extremely rich in nutrients, vitamins and active principles EVENING PRIMROSE Anti wrinkle, heals dehydrated skin, HOPS tonic, anti-aging, firming CALENDULA treats dry and flaky skin, softening, cicatrizing CHAMOMILE soothing, protects capillaries WHEAT GERM OIL nourishing, rich in Vitamin A-E-F, antioxidant our line;http://erbeitalianskincare.blogspot.it/2013/03/the-association-of-various-different.html

nourishing, rich in Vitamin A-E-F, antioxidant

Where the Italian herbalist tradition began-open the link and take your small virtual trip in Italy.

An Italian monastery close to Rome where the herbal tradition began many centuries ago.

Aromatherapy is one the most effective way to prevent oxidation, delay aging processes, such as loss of skin tone and elasticity, to nourish, protect, purify and rejuvenate. Treatments with essential oils are more intense and therapeutic than those products, such as moisturizers, that lack these essential ingredients. 

Essential oils can never be used directly on the skin; they must be blended with moisturizers or diluted in some medium such as a vegetable base oil like Sweet Almond Oil

The science of Aromatherapy studies the properties and indications of essential oils used to identify their beneficial qualities for the maintenance and the health of the skin. ERBE Aromatherapy treatments employ true essential oils that are distilled in their pure, undiluted for and never reconstructed or adulterated.

ESSENTIAL OILS GLOSSARY;

 SWEET ALMOND OIL

ALL SKIN TYPES

Suitable for all skin types even the most delicate and sensitive of adults and babies. One of the best known vegetable oils, it is traditionally used in cosmetics for its refreshing, emollient, soothing, nourishing and calming qualities. Sweet Almond Oil is used to prevent stretch marks and heal dry-flaky skin. What¹s more, it is odorless and will not alter the natural scent of the essential oils. It is also indicated for the daily cleansing of babies with irritated skin.

ST. JOHN'S WORT OIL

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES INCLUDING SENSITIVE AND MATURE

Soothing, And Calming, After Sun Treatment.

When applied topically, the great soothing anti-irritant properties of St.John's Wort are known to heal burns, sunburns and to calm different kind of irritations and allergic reactions. Heals dry and flaky skin, smoothes age lines, regenerates damaged skin cells, increases skin elasticity, while revitalizing mature skin and preventing dehydration.

CALENDULA OIL

DEHYDRATED, IRRITATED SKIN

Calendula has great anti-inflammatory properties, excellent for help heal wounds, ulcers, sores, varicose veins, bruises, rashes, eczema etc. It helps inflamed and itchy skin conditions, also for burns and capillary feagility. Calendula Oil has great healing, soothing and softening qualities and is ideal for babies

ROSE OIL

ANTI-AGING, SOOTHING, NOURISHING

Rose Oil is prepared especially for the face where it hydrates and revitalizes dry and mature skin. It also minimizes redness due to capillary fragility, smoothes wrinkles and fine lines leaving the skin soft and clear, with renewed tone and elasticity.

NEROLI OIL

ANTI-OXIDANT, SOOTHING, ANTI-AGING

Neroli Oil is a highly hydrating and toning it has anti-oxidant and purifying qualities. It prevents premature aging, soothes irritations and revitalizes dull relaxed skin, while refining pores and restoring a clear and luminous complexion.

ROSE OIL

ANTI-AGING, SOOTHING, NOURISHING

Rose Oil is prepared especially for the face where it hydrates and revitalizes dry and mature skin. It also minimizes redness due to capillary fragility, smoothes wrinkles and fine lines leaving the skin soft and clear, with renewed tone and elasticity.

NEROLI OIL

ANTI-OXIDANT, SOOTHING, ANTI-AGING

Neroli Oil is a highly hydrating and toning it has anti-oxidant and purifying qualities. It prevents premature aging, soothes irritations and revitalizes dull relaxed skin, while refining pores and restoring a clear and luminous complexion.

ROSEMARY OIL

PURIFYING, STIMULATING, HEALING

A Purifying Treatment that heals and controls excess oil. Rosemary Oil has effective purifying, healing and anti-aging properties indicated for oily skin to control and normalize production of sebum. With toning and stimulating effects it helps revitalize dull and relaxed skin while purifying clogged pores and refining skin texture. Daily use will prevent blemishes and acne breakouts, leaving the skin a healthy and clear skin

Where essential oils used to be treated.

 Plants can be considered as a laboratory containing many chemicals, extractable in different ways depending on the method used. From each of these methods it is possible to obtain a final product with specific requirements,characteristics and  therapeutic indications. The extraction techniques applied to material of vegetable nature, are employed as well as for obtaining the pure active principle, removing unwanted components from the plants.

Aromacosmetics are based on the therapeutic action of extracted herbs and flowers and essentials oils.
The sources and quality of the row natural ingredients play a primary role, harvest must occur in season and in the "balsamic time" when the plants offer the most of their therapeutic properties

Clinical studies show that inhaling the aroma of essential oils turns on the entire neuron-endocrine system, the neurological area which intimately affects our deepest emotion. The oils fragrance help re-establish harmony, either in the body’s physiology up to a mental emotional level, balancing our entire personality. Once absorbed through massage, essential oils penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin helping to relieve areas of congestion and improving the quality of our self regulating resources. Essential oils have properties that make them suitable for the maintenance and health of the skin, for personal hygiene, as well as to prevent unbalanced skin conditions. They also help protect cellular membranes from premature aging processes and to diffuse aromatic scents at home to perfume and disinfect. They also act to prevent a wide range of skin disorders associated with aging, resulting in long-lasting, positive effects.

Therefore, the versatile properties of these oils and their lack of side effects make Aromatherapy a great alternative to conventional medicine for many conditions.
Based on years of experience and passion in the aromatherapy field, Erbe, which has the reputation of extracting the best quality of essential oils in Italy, is proud to give  you those suggestions on  these healing and beautifying combinations of oils ready to use on the face, body or as massage oils. Essential oils are extremely concentrated and cannot be used pure, they are invariably deluded in base oils.

An ancient house close to a very famous monastery at the center of Italy

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.

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.

STEP BY STEP FROM HARVEST TO COSMETICS-HOW NATURAL SKIN CARE IS MADE

1) MACERATION;
Parts of the fresh plant are placed in an airtight container and covered with almond oil or other base oils for 30 days

2) FILTERING AND SCREENING;
After this period the oil is filtered and transferred into another container and skips to the pressing plant mixed with oil that contains most of the functional substances in the plant itself. Two more days of resting, then a second screening and other purifying processes occur before the oil, filtered and pure, is ready for distillation.
3)DISTILLED;
Essential oils are obtained by steam distillation. The pressurized steam is introduced into the lower part of the distiller and passes through the plant parts or oil to vaporize the volatile oils contained in them. It is a method that applies to most of the aromatic plants and exploits the physical properties of essences, in particular their volatility.It is to separate the essential oil from the plant origin using a jet of water vapor, which invests plant tissues and "carries" the essence. From the process you get two final products: the distillate and the aromatic water. This is the water that comes from the condensation of the same steam, scented by a small fraction of essence dissolved in it.


The techniques of preparation of scented oils by maceration of flowers, herbs and spices in vegetable oils has remained largely the same over the centuries, until the development of the process of distilling the essence which allowed to replace at least part of the long process of maceration, giving also aromatic oils therapeutic efficacy and safety of use unknown before. The therapeutic properties of the essential oils in pharmacology are also the foundation of their special and profound action in dermo-cosmetics.
That branch of aromatherapy known as aroma cosmetic uses the power of penetration through the tissues of the essences to establish beauty treatments that are not limited to the surface of the skin, but to be correct in a stable cells renewal process.
The antiseptic power of the essences is active, not only for lesions, wounds and sores, even for a general time-disinfectant action to rid the skin of microinfection that cause pimples, eczema, rashes, etc..
Essential oils perform the function of stimulating the exhausted tissues, promote cell renewal and maintain constant the level of purification.
The best results are obtained with blends of essential oils that work in synergy with oils or creams or emulsions.
The most recent research has developed dermo-cosmetic functional products based on specific essences for various treatments that integrate the therapeutic aspect-base with the aesthetic.
More practically, the plants can be considered as a laboratory containing many chemicals, extractable in different ways depending on the method used. From each of these methods it is possible to obtain a final product with specific requirements and characteristics, with specific therapeutic indications. The extractive techniques applied to material of vegetable nature, are employed as well as for obtaining the pure active principle, removing unwanted components from the plants.
Aromacosmetics are based on the therapeutic action of extracted herbs and flowers and essentials oils.
The sources and quality of the row natural ingredients play a primary role, harvest must occur in season and in the (balsamic time) when the plants offer the most of their therapeutic properties

A wonderful Italian botanical garden at the center of Rome.

for information about our line please go to http://erbeitalianskincare.blogspot.it/2013/03/the-association-of-various-different.html

A suggestion from the"Italian witch";clove is a great skin discoloration.

One of the first display made by Ms Carmen Miraglia

Ms Carmen Miraglia,the ERBE founder and product developer,starts her successful story in the U.S. more than 25  years ago,so Vanity Fair magazine has described her  as ""the Rome native who was just continuing what her ancestors had been doing since 1700s;harnessing nature's bounty for beautiful ,healthy skin.Some people looked at her creams made from ingredients such as St. John's wort,mallow and royal jelly,and said who is this witch?".

Ms Miraglia during her last interview states:

"Growing up in Italy it was customary to be acquainted with the natural healing methods from the folk medicine, everyone knows that Chamomile soothes and Rosemary stimulates. These plants are our foundations applied in the everyday life, including beauty receipts used for centuries and improved overtime. As a former product developer, for other cosmetic companies, I became more and more disenchanted with this world of ordinary formulations with no functional activity but only for commercial purposes. I felt I had to go back to what I knew best, personalized natural formulations, ready to use receipts for beauty and personal hygiene, based on extremely pure ingredients and without additives or chemicals but no shelf life. They were classic preparations previously available only custom made in local pharmacies. Soon my small artisan activity became a business and started researching for the appropriated additives to incorporate in my formulations, without altering or diminishing the effects of the botanical ingredients but, enhancing their efficacy to convey and maintain the properties of our herbs, roots and flowers.

 "We rely on the work of family owned business for years who are determined to continue and maintain a traditional method of manufacturing passed on from generation to generation. We work very close for over 25 years now. Actually the new generation is more dedicated to quality, they have chosen to improve and grow with particular attention to quality and integrity. From our sources of the plants, their transformation and their employment, we control every aspect of production, including our packaging and designs. My suppliers, my graphic designer, my lab collaborators and I have formed a trustworthy team and by learning from each other, we create these products that are designed to be safe, functional and pleasant to use".

A short video to better understand where we come from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7HdKjc7wAQ

A well known botanical garden in Italy where Ms Miraglia loves walk in and get inspired.

Mallow & Carrot moisturizer;

The unique aroma of this moisturizer derived from essential oil of Clove, which is used to maintain regular pigmentation.

Hydrating, Protective, Anti-Aging

A truly protective, soothing, hydrating and toning moisturizer that helps prevent premature aging due to sun damage.

Mallow Day Protective Moisturizer with a SPF 6 is especially prepared for dry, mature skin and irregular pigmentation.

Light and easy to absorb; perfect as a make-up base. Its unique aroma is derived from essential oil of Clove, an herb traditionally used to prevent age spots and skin discoloration.

Ingredients:

Mallow;soothing, refreshing, decongestant

Cloves;traditionally used to fade dark spots

Carrot;nutrient

Evening Primrose ;anti wrinkle

Jojoba ;emollient

Yarrow ;tonifying, mildly astringent

Lavender ;soothing, healing

Key Benefits

•Light, hydrating, UV protective moisturizer for face and throat
•Repairing cream for any skin types that have repeated exposure to the elements
•Prevents sun damage and premature appearance of age lines
•Improves faded elasticity and restores the natural tone
•Normalizes irregular pigmentation associated with aging or over exposures
•The light texture is quickly absorbed into the skin leaving it smooth and soft without oily residues
Additional Notes

please contact us at erbeitalia@libero.it for further information.We ll be more than happy to answer your questions.

Italian ancient botanical remedies combined with modern cosmetics.

An Italian monastery close to Rome.

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.

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.

An ancient Italian distillery where essential oils are treated.