Floral, plant & fruit extracts have been used in skin and hair preparations dating back to Ancient Egypt, Greece & Rome. Certain ingredients are so revered because of the combination of properties which are beneficial to the skin and are so wonderfully aromatic. Amanda Bell, Global Director of Education and Artistry at Pixi, explains about the beneficial power for our skin of two such aromatic ingredients, Jasmine & Lavender.
Exotic ingredients, whether flowers, powders, oils, fruit seeds, etc. could easily be considered a luxury to include within formulations, because they were very valuable. And hence, so is Jasmine and Lavender, two incredibly popular and sought-after ingredients.
Advances made in chemistry and the extraction process have made it possible to fuse natural ingredients and when needed, blend them with ingredients which utilise the best of cutting-edge technology. At Pixi we create blends of natural and holistically sourced ingredients that are artfully blended with ingredients that showcase advanced and truly excellent results.
Let’s dip into the properties of Jasmine and Lavender where you will find them at Pixi:
Jasmine has nourishing and hydrating properties for softer skin Traditionally used to restore skin, the essential oils and botanical extracts of jasmine increase skin’s elasticity and help balance moisture in the skin to naturally reduce dryness and repairing qualities making it the perfect hero ingredient for the Pixi Jasmine Oil Blend that leaves skin in repaired, in optimum condition, balanced and cocooned with the wonderfully exotic aroma of Jasmine.
You will also find Jasmine as one of the key ingredients within the Retinol Family at Pixi which makes the perfect partnership ingredient wise with the incredibly nourishing and elasticity boosting Jasmine working in synergy with Retinol to create a smooth and youthful appearance to the complexion. This blend is found in: Pixi Retinol Jasmine Cleanser & Retinol Tonic which are fantastic for maintenance. Try the Pixi Overnight Retinol Oil & Retinol Jasmine Lotion for profound results in maintaining a wonderfully moisturised and vibrant skin.
Lavender is a popular and enduring ingredient within beauty because it is so multifaceted with aromatic properties which calm and soothe. Along with the other benefits found in this botanical ingredient. It is (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial), It can also help to balance and soothe the skin. At Pixi you will find it in key skin treats, as well as one of the global best-selling bases the Pixi H20 Skin Tint- this gives your skin better finish which colour corrects/perfects, feels so lightweight yet makes the skin look flawless and the lavender extract gives such a topically soothing finish that appeals to all skin types.
Add boosting hydration to your skin with mists with 2 specific mists at Pixi containing lavender the wonderfully radiance enhancing Glow Mist and the Vitality boosting Vitamin Wakeup Mist.
For the ultimate revitalising and oxygenating experience for your skin that also benefit from the calming and soothing properties of lavender try the Glow 02 Mask which works its magic on all skin types to revive and revitalise even dull and fatigued skin whist calm and soothe simultaneously leaving skin in immaculate condition. For the perfect night-time skincare ritual that will nourish and soothe the skin whilst you sleep try the nutrient rich Beauty Sleep Cream which is packed with wonderful aromatic ingredients creating the ultimate calming skincare experience that envelopes skin with the calming aroma of lavender.
