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| Ms Carmen Miraglia-Erbe founder |
Using herbs for the care of the skin and to heal the body has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.As a child growing up in Rome I was exposed to the concept natural to Italians “the concept of natural wellness and beauty”.My family history combined with a strong education in science and growing up with the “Italian beauty” culture provided me with a unique perspective and knowledge. As I grew older this became a vocation.
I
created my formulas 25 years ago with the goal of allowing others to benefit
from my vast wealth of knowledge and experience. I’ve been improving and refining them ever
since. I hope the following synopsis
will succeed in illuminating you to the philosophies, properties and abilities
of my product line.
To
begin to understand how my formulas heal and protect, a summary of the skin’s
anatomy is in order.
The
skin or the Integumentary system is the largest organ of the body. The surface area for an average adult is
approximately 3000 square inches. Its purposes include the following:
-Provides
support for the underlying tissue and organs
-Regulation of the body’s temperature through the use of blood supply and sweat glands
-Waste
materials are excreted through sweat glands
-Sensory
formation
-Pigmentation
provides protection from damaging ultra violet rays
-The
skin is the primary producer of vitamin D through photochemical action
-The
stratum corneum (the outer most keratinized layer) provides a passive defense
against opportunistic pathogenic organisms
In short the
skin acts as a barrier and is the primary organ through which we interact with
the world around us.
With all the wonders
of the skin and all of it necessary functions it is the most overlooked and
under cared for organ of the body. My
ancestors and other earlier civilizations realized this and developed formulas
from plants and plant extracts to nourish, enrich, heal and protect this vital
organ.
How my formulas nourish, enrich, heal and protect.
The skin is
divided into two main structures: the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the upper layer of the skin
and is the first barrier against the elements, dehydration and chemical
pollutants. With overexposure the
epidermis becomes thicker and dry causing dehydration, premature aging, loss of
elasticity and an overall lifeless appearance.
The dermis or inner layer of the skin is where the cells called melanocytes responsible for the production of pigment reside. The dermis also contains the fibers responsible for collagen and elastin production which provide strength to the skin. The dermis also contains the layer know as the stratum germativum which is solely responsible for the production of new cells. Another important layer is that of the hypodermis which contains fatty tissue. Without proper care this layer becomes thinner over time. It is important to maintain an ideal status of natural oils underneath the epidermis to prevent fragility of the skin and capillaries. The atrophy of the production of oils will increase the appearance of deep wrinkles, create dark under eye circles and decrease the elasticity of the skin in general.
The oils used
in my production process come from organically grown plants and herbs. They are processed in a way that allows them
to maintain their integrity as the skin absorbs them. These same formula properties allow the
essential oils to reach the underlying and essential layers of the dermis and
hypodermis.
What sets my products above other’s
The coming of
the manufacturing age brought about many change to our culture. While everyone benefits from inexpensive mass
produced goods there have been negative effects also. The majority of the products made for the
skin today are made from chemicals which are produced to mimic the actions of
natural botanical extracts. While on the
surface they may achieve desired results they do not work effectively deep in
the derma. Often times they have
negative side effects and can cause more harm then good.
In summary my
formulas and philosophy reflect the need to get back to nature and to
re-interpret
and reintroduce the wonders of tradition.
and reintroduce the wonders of tradition.
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