WHY COSMYDOR'S BOTANISTS AND FORMULATORS LIKE LAVENDER - A LOT

Lavender - find it in many Cosmydor products

Here is a summary of the potential benefits of lavender for the skin, along with some academic references for further reading:

1/ Antimicrobial effects

Some studies have shown that lavender oil has antimicrobial properties, which means it may be effective at killing or inhibiting the growth of certain types of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. This can be beneficial for the skin, as it may help to reduce the risk of infections and improve overall skin health.

References:

  • Kannappan, R., & Parimala, R. (2012). Antimicrobial activity of lavender oil against selected pathogenic and beneficial microorganisms. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 5(6), 449-454.

  • Sabouhi, F., Ramezani, M., & Khajeh, K. (2012). Antifungal activity of lavender essential oil on Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 6(27), 5986-5991.

2/ Anti-inflammatory effects

Lavender oil may have anti-inflammatory effects on the skin, which can be helpful in reducing redness, swelling, and other inflammation-related skin issues.

References:

  • Goyal, A., Ali, M., & Ahmad, S. (2013). Lavender oil: a natural remedy for skin care. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 26(6), 293-299.

  • Cho, Y. H., & Lee, H. J. (2016). Anti-inflammatory effect of lavender oil in human dermal fibroblasts and oral mucosal cells. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 193, 657-664.

3/ Wound healing

Some studies have suggested that lavender oil may be effective at promoting wound healing and reducing scarring.

References:

  • Cho, Y. H., & Lee, H. J. (2016). Anti-inflammatory effect of lavender oil in human dermal fibroblasts and oral mucosal cells. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 193, 657-664.

  • Kannappan, R., & Parimala, R. (2012). Antimicrobial activity of lavender oil against selected pathogenic and beneficial microorganisms. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 5(6), 449-454.

4/ Stress reduction

Lavender has long been used as a natural stress-reducing agent, and some research suggests that it may also have a calming effect on the skin. This can be beneficial for reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.

References:

  • Goyal, A., Ali, M., & Ahmad, S. (2013). Lavender oil: a natural remedy for skin care. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 26(6), 293-299.

  • Cho, Y. H., & Lee, H. J. (2016). Anti-inflammatory effect of lavender oil in human dermal fibroblasts and oral mucosal cells. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 193, 657-664.

5/ Acne treatment

Some research suggests that lavender oil may be effective at reducing acne breakouts, although more research is needed to confirm this.

References:

  • Kaul, P., & Kaul, V. (2013). Lavender oil: a natural alternative for the management of acne vulgaris. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(1), 6-11.

  • Goyal, A., Ali, M., & Ahmad, S. (op.cit)

Another case of Nature providing everything we need for our skin care. No need to synthesise molecules unknown by our body out of petrochemicals!

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