Lavender
What is Lavender?
The Lavenders are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants distributed across Africa, the Mediterranean, South-West Asia, Arabia, Western Iran and Southeast India. The genus is thought to have originated in Asia but is most diversified in its western distribution. Since Lavender cross-pollinates easily, there are countless variations within the species. The color of the flowers of some forms has have also come to be called Lavender.
Lavender's Benefits for Skin
Lavender has a host of benefits when used in skin care products. It is excellent at helping the skin heal itself, stimulating cell growth, reducing inflammation, preventing scarring and balancing the production of oil while at the same time cutting down on localized pain - all much-needed properties when fighting acne and problem skin.
