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 former product developers, for other cosmetic companies, we became more and more disenchanted with this world of ordinary formulations with no functional activity but only for commercial purposes. We felt we had to go back to what we 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 our small artisan activity became a business and started researching for the appropriated additives to incorporate in our 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 have been relying on the work of traditional Italian families owned
businesses for years, who are determined to continue and maintain a traditional
method of manufacturing passed on from generation to generation. We all 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. Our suppliers, our graphic designer, our lab
collaborators and us 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.
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One of our"laboratory",where we walk around trying to select only plants and flowers we love and believe in the most. |
There are “chemicals” deriving from plants and “transformed” into a
preservatives or antibacterial that may complete or enhance the functional
activity of the plants. Essential oils, in their pure form and extracted in a
safe way, are great preservatives and anti-oxidants, if we extract the active
principal of the Lemon, we obtain the “ascorbic acid” used as a preservative
and so on. Many plants, once they go under a transformation process may assume
a fantasy name, we rigorously select the additives to incorporate in our
products. The process of “transformation”, of vegetal origin ingredients, is
fundamental to realize our line of products.
For centuries Italian alchemists and herbalists have relied on the healing
properties of natural plants and flowers to heal dry skin and to
ameliorate the effects of aging. It is an age-old practice that perhaps hasn’t been improved on.
ALTHAEA
Smoothens, helps enhance appearance of skin
AVOCADO OIL
Softens the appearance of skin
BERGAMOT OIL
Mild antiseptic properties; take bath for urinary
tract infection, prevents and clears skin impurities and blemishes. Deodorizes
and protects from dehydration and hard water, improves elasticity and maintains
firm, soft and clear skin. Responds well to inhalations.
BIRCH LEAF
Skin conditioner
BITTER ORANGE
See NEROLI
BURDOCK
Popular
in Europe as a scalp treatment. Applies to improve hair strength, shine and
body, help reverse scalp conditions such as dandruff and combat hair loss It is
also very effective in promoting the renewal of healthy skin cells, giving you
a luminous glow immediately.
BUTCHER'S
BROOM
Topical
skin conditioner firms, internally supports vein health
CALENDULA
Skin
conditioner, nourishes, hydrates and protects from drying effects of hard
water, heals dry and flaky skin, increases elasticity.
CARROT
Smoothens
and tones appearance of skin
CHAMOMILE
Topically
helps soothe skin; Soothes irritations and helps strengthen capillaries
fragility, diminish redness, improve circulation while hydrating and preventing
premature formation of fine lines.
CLOVE
Traditionally
used to prevent age spots and skin discoloration.
CUCUMBER
Natural
cleanser, emollient
EUCALYPTUS:
Natural essential oil for cleansing and deodorizing
EVENING
PRIMROSE OIL
Emollient,
conditioner, ease bruises and speed wound healing, wide range of healing powder
GERANIUM
Delays
loss of elasticity giving an immediate fresh and luminous appearance. Geranium
is also good for irritated skin such as eczema and dermatitis. Regulate
hormonal imbalances treating all hormone related disorders. Female essence
helps with menopausal problems, hot flashes, etc.
HAWTHORN
Helps
blood flow more easily
HOPS
Skin
conditioner
HORSE
CHESTNUT
Helps
strengthen capillary cells and reduce fluid leakage helps maintain water
balance
JOJABA
OIL
Emollient,
moisturizer
JUNIPER
OIL
Stimulates,
helps relieve muscle tension
KARITE
Used
as an anti-inflammatory, fades scars, eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin,
dark spots, chapped lips, stretch marks, wrinkles, and in lessening the
irritation of psoriasis. Studies have shown it to reduce the effects of UV
damage on the skin.
LAVANDER
Soothes
irritations, and clarifies the skin, balances, tones, clarifies combination and
sensitive skin with blemishes, prevents dehydrations while refreshing and
revitalizing the skin
LEMON
Brightens
appearance of skin
LICORICE
Calms,
soothes
LINDEN
Enhance
appearance of skin; Linden calms irritations and reduces visible puffiness,
improving the appearance of dark circles under eyes
MAIDENHAIR
FERN
Treats
conditions of the hair and scalp
MYRTLE
Antiseptic,
astringent and deodorant properties
MALLOW
Skin
conditioner; Mallow is soothing, hydrating and toning, revitalizes dull and
relaxed skin, maintains an even and regular skin tone .
MYRRH
Used
to cure wounds and burns, diminish scar tissues, and act as an antibody to
prevent the proliferation of bacteria. It is also a great anti-inflammatory. As
a key sunscreen ingredient, it protects skin, preventing dehydration, helps
repair sun damage and improve elasticity. Powerful antimitotic (anti-fungal)
that helps eliminate and prevent white spots caused by bacteria present in
sand, pools and daily environments.
NEROLI
WATER
Highly
hydrating and toning with anti-oxidant effects. Soothes irritation, refines
pores and restores a clear and luminous complexion. Regeneration of skin cell,
helps reverse existing skin damage.
NETTLE
EXTRACT
Conditioner
ORANGE
OIL
Aromatic
PENNYWORT
Improves
blood circulation, producing a positive effect on circulatory system. It also
makes capillaries and veins stronger.
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a wonderful Roman rose. |
PROPOLIS
Used
to treat eczema
ROSE
Soothing,
mild astringent and anti-inflammatory. Reduces redness due to capillary
fragility, refines skin texture and counteracts the damaging effect of tap
water. Minimizes fine lines and helps fade skin discoloration.
ROSEMARY
Topical
moisturizer, internal antioxidant, purifies clogged pores and refines skin
texture
ROYAL
JELLY
Refreshes
and clarifies giving a smooth, firm, and younger skin tone. Helpful in calming
irritated condition of rosacea and dissolve fatty deposits under the skin.
SAGE
Conditions,
softens
SANDALWOOD
OIL
Relaxes
SESAME
OIL
Nutrient,
emollient
SPEARMINT
Aromatic agent
ST. JOHN'S WORT
Great soothing properties, heals
burns, sunburns and calms different kinds of irritations and allergic
reactions. Regenerated damaged skin cells, increases skin elasticity while
revitalizing mature skin and preventing dehydration.
SWEET ALMOND OIL
Emollient, lubricant; renowned
for the emollient, nourishing, calming, refreshing qualities and for the total
absence of irritant effects
THYME
Skin protectant
WHEAT GERM
Moisturizer, protects skin
WHITE CLAY
Anti-inflammatory, purifying, one
of the lightest and least drawing clays, especially suitable for sensitive, dry
and mature skin types, and for children.
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
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
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.
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,
· PREPARED
WITH ROYAL JELLLY 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, cicatrizant
CHAMOMILE
soothing, protects capyllaries
WHEAT
GERM OIL nourishing, rich in Vitamin A-E-F, antioxidant
GERANIUM
VITALIZING NIGHT MOISTURIZER
Dehydrated, Mature Skin, Loss of Elasticity
NOURISHING, FIRMING, AND TONING
SKIN TYPE ;Normal, Dry, Sensitive, Mature, Irregular Pigmentation
INDICATIONS; SKIN WITH FRESH AND FIRM TONE
An intensive treatment created especially for dehydrated and relaxed skin,to
gradually restore tone and elasticity of the deepest epidermis layers, to
replenish essential nutrients into the skin delaying the aging processes
of the cells.
ERBE
Geranium night moisturizer helps firm and revitalize tired and mature
skin,
It is slowly absorbed into the skin throughout the night, to awake in the
morning with a softer and fresher skin tone.
rich in regenerative and toning properties
helps prevent premature loss of elasticity and emerging age lines
smoothes fine lines and face contour.
natural remedy for irritated skin conditions such as Eczema and
Dermatitis,
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS Chamomile Cleansing Milk Lavender-Neroli Distilled Tonic
Water Chamomile-Rosemary Mask Lavender-Neroli Aromatherapy Oil Chamomile Eye
Contour cream Orange C Serum
USE Apply cleansed skin and massage with small circular movements
SALES POINTS Geranuim Pelargonium is especially indicated for dull
dehydrated skin, resistant to treatments, it slowly penetrates deeper skin
layer to restore a smooth appearance with renewed skin tone and elasticity.
PREPARED WITH:
GERANUIM; Balancing,healing
EVENING PRIMROSE; Anti wrinkle
YARROW; Tonifying, mildly astringent
MALLOW; Soothing, refreshing
JOJOBA; Emollient
WHEAT GERM OIL; Nourishing, antioxidant
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
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soothing, relaxing, treats damaged capillaries
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Sweet
Almond Oil
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emollient,
nutrient
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Butcher’s
Broom
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protects and restores elasticity to capillaries
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Licorice
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anti-redness,
anti-irritant
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Horse
chestnut
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astringent,
tonic
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Hawthorne
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improves
circulation
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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
ERBE has been bringing the Italian cosmetics in the United States for years, by embracing and modernizing the work of 15th and 16th century Italian herbalists, physicians and herbalist monks from celebrated monasteries,and combining our local and centuries-old knowledge of the Italian beauty culture formulations with the most recent cosmetics preparation's procedures and modern technology. Our practices are informed by the accumulation of information that has been researched, tested, improved, and enhanced over hundreds of years.
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