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 health problems with a
customized cure.
Our pharmacists were strong believers of the efficacy of the herbal
knowledge’ s monks, which the natural healing remedies they adopted and studied
were based on.
Nowadays,we are able to propose a contemporary interpretation of those herbal
formulations,treatments and practices of the authentic Italian beauty culture,through three steps of production.
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.
For example,our production method has enabled us to develop our chamomile
& hawthorne cleansing milk
Chamomile Cleansing Milk,
Emollient, soothing and protective pH balanced cream cleanser, suitable for
all skin types and ages including dry-sensitive especially with a tendency to
redness and capillary fragility. Gently cleanses and removes make-up while
hydrating, softening and calming irritation and redness, leaving the skin
fresh, toned and clear, ready to receive further treatments. It also helps
relieve the irritation of rosacea and acne conditions.
Made with;
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.
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.
Note: Chamomile cleanser is particularly recommended for allergic skin with
intolerance to chemically based skin care products. It can be used in
conjunction with Erbe Rosemary cleansing milk or Calendula Non-soap bar to heal
irritated condition.
Follow with: Erbe Rose water (for dry, mature skin or sensitive with redness)
or Lavender water (for normal, combination or sensitive skin with blemishes).
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
ERBE has brought the healing philosophy of the Italian botanical active principles in the United States, 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.
