When applied topically on the skin, peppermint is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial, and particularly soothing and cooling benefits.
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Known as the plant of remembrance, bouquets of rosemary have been found in the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs to perfume their journey to the underworld, an association that has permeated through to modern day where
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A fruiting vine long used by our ancient forebears, Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) is a tropical and sub-tropical plant with a storied history, and a newfound topic of interest for its nutritional and medicinal benefits.
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The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a fruit that has been praised for its therapeutic benefits for thousands of years, a biblical shrub native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions.
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A universally loved plant, chamomile has been a part of herbal medicine for millennia. The ancient Egyptians dedicated the plant to the sun god Ra, and loved the herb, using it profusely in teas and infused in oils for all-over skin treatments.
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Lemon Balm is an in-house favorite at Maison/Made. In the studio we use the herb not only in our formulations, but we also drink it as a tea quite frequently, as well as spritz its aromatic hydrosol deliberately (maybe too much, bottles don’t last long!) and mix it with our rejuvenating facial oil serum to create a creamy texture before massaging into our face and neck.
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Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana) is a “super-food” sold with the likes of maca, acai, and goji berries, a fruit loved by many but unknown by most.
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Distillate plant waters, while fairly overlooked in modern aromatherapy, have long been affiliated with healing and were in use far before essential oils as we know them today were.
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Calendula has a rich history and folklore with its roots in the Mediterranean region of Europe, where the Romans first named the flower calendula after observing that it always bloomed on the first day of the month, or calends (in Latin).
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Elder (genus Sambucus) is a storied plant that has a long history in mankind’s medicinal herb toolkit.
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Jojoba is a classic ingredient in the holistic skincare formulator’s toolbox as it’s made up of compounds that most closely resembles the composition of the sebum.
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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of our favorite herbs. It is an incredibly underrated plant by the vast majority of people.
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The high levels of vitamins A and E in Cacay make it an excellent tool for skin regeneration: it reduces wrinkles, improves elasticity, and leaves the skin more soft and firm.
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I chose lavender to inaugurate this section because it is a truly foundational plant for skincare. It’s such a complete plant that it is widely used and well-known for many things: cuisine, herbal medicine, adornment, and cosmetics.
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