Rosemary

Rosemary is an aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family with very fragrant leaves. Originally from Mediterranean countries, it grows spontaneously along the coast and up to 1500 m a.s.l. The etymology of its name is quite controversial: according to some it derives from the Latin ros «dew» and maris «mare» that is to say «dew of the sea» In any case, whatever its origin, it is always closely linked to the sea.

It is an evergreen and bushy perennial shrub, its stem is initially prostrate, but over time it becomes erect and branched. The leaves are dark green, lighter on the underside, gathered in the young twigs and inserted 2 by 2 in the nodes. The flowers are small, gathered in clusters, blue-purple with shades of lilac. It flowers between March and October. It is a plant very rich in essential oils, flavonoids, tannins and also contains rosmarinic acid with an antioxidant property. In fact, many studies have shown that the active ingredients of rosemary have the ability to inhibit superoxide anion, a very toxic and reactive free radical responsible for cellular oxidation.

In aromatherapy, thanks to the presence of the aforementioned essential oils which give the plant a powerful antibacterial and antiseptic action, it is used as a balsamic plant useful in case of colds and coughs. Its essence always carries out an energizing action on the body and on the psyche, very useful in case of psychophysical exhaustion, tiredness and depression. The versatility of this aromatic herb makes it a precious ingredient to be used also for cosmetic use: it is in fact an excellent astringent and dermo-purifying agent which can be used for the care of oily skin. Rosemary hydrolat, obtained from the steam distillation of the leaves of the plant, can also be used as a tonic for the treatment of acne, as it soothes imperfections and counteracts the bacterial proliferation responsible for the onset of new pimples. Rosemary hydrolat is also excellent on the hair, especially in the case of seborrheic or problematic scalps: thanks to its disinfectant properties, it purifies the scalp and regulates the production of sebum. Used for rinsing, on the other hand, it stimulates the regrowth of hair follicles and is therefore recommended in case of baldness or alopecia. It can also be vaporized on the hair as thanks to its acid pH it closes the scales and makes them shiny.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract

Rosemary extract is obtained from the leaves and flowers of the Rosmarinus officinalis plant, belonging to the Laminaceae family. Excellent stimulant of the scalp and hair bulb, it also regulates sebaceous secretion and the production of dandruff. On the skin, the extract is used as a skin purifier in shampoos, shower gels, bath oils and specific products for the treatment of acne, as an astringent in the preparation of toothpastes, as an antimicrobial in anti-pediculosis lotions.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary essential oil is obtained from Rosmarinus Officinalis, a plant of the Labiate family. It is an excellent anti-wrinkle and helps fight skin dryness thanks to the presence of antioxidants which makes it more elastic. It also has a refreshing and antibacterial action, in fact in cosmetics it is also used in the production of toothpastes.

Our rosemary essential oil comes partly from a farm in Abruzzo and partly from a Fair project in North Africa. This project, in its entirety, involves countries such as Kenya, Madagascar and Uganda and guarantees fair remuneration for all workers involved in the process. The certified organic oils are processed with care and expert agronomists punctually check the quality of all the crops. Thanks to this beautiful Fair project, small farmers can do their job better, receiving training on new cultivation methods and benefiting from the funds made available to improve local health and education.