Wednesday, October 29, 2014

How it looked like a 16th century Italian pharmacy where the herbal remedies were normally sold.


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.

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


By combining those ancient recipes with the most innovative cosmetics development techniques and womens expertise in beauty,Erbe has created an innovative multi-use curative line of products for the care of the face based on the authentic Italian beauty cult ure tips, designed for all skin types, to target specific problems and perform many important functions, contributing to the health and beauty of the skin.






Carmen Miraglia,owner and founder of Erbe can proudly state;“Since 1988,my work has been the testimony of an ancient tradition of Italian Herbalism in the U.S. From a dream of quality, herbs and alchemy came a business.” 


Ms Carmen Miraglia-Erbe founder 




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