Plants Our Skin Loves

September is the month that gifts us with an abundance of nature's fruits! The scent from a sachet of dried lavender flowers, a sprig of immortelle, mint leaves in a cup of tea, rosemary as a spice in many dishes... all of these can be within our reach even in winter if we engage in collecting, preserving, and storing plants now. Here are some of the benefits of plants that are available to us during the summer and autumn months. Nature has provided them for us. It's up to us to cherish and utilize their blessings.

St. John's Wort, also known as hypericum perforatum, is revered by ancient Greeks and Romans. Showing respect for it, they used to weave wreaths from it and adorn the heads of their deities. It acts as an antidepressant, calms, helps with insomnia, restlessness, irritability, concentration disorders, exhaustion, chronic fatigue syndrome, and migraines, and is beneficial for neuralgia and neurodermatitis. St. John's Wort oil has a renewing and soothing effect on the skin. It aids in burns, sunburns, or burns caused by fire or corrosive chemicals, insect bites, and dry nasal mucosa. St. John's Wort oil extract is obtained by macerating flowers or the entire aerial part of the plant in natural oil, such as olive or almond. The oil is dark red in color. This highly valued oil strengthens skin elasticity, has a renewing and soothing effect, and is one of the ingredients in NiKEL's Golden Elixir against wrinkles.

Immortelle, the everlasting flower that never fades, is a typical Mediterranean plant. It will aid in detoxifying the body from the inside, as immortelle tea has a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. It also helps with skin detoxification. It is called the elixir of youth because it rejuvenates the skin and counteracts skin aging, soothing irritated skin. Immortelle is a natural ingredient in many award-winning NiKEL products such as Nikelhidris cream, Elixir against wrinkles, Rich moisturizing cream with immortelle...

Lavender calms and relaxes the body. The word lavender comes from the Latin word "lavare," meaning to wash. Lavender was the Romans' favorite means of ritual bathing. Both the Greeks and Romans burned lavender twigs in their rooms to protect themselves from diseases. Lavender oil is obtained by steam distillation. It is one of the mildest yet most medicinal essential oils. Lavender enhances the effectiveness of any oil it is mixed with. It is the only essential oil that can be applied directly to the skin as first aid for minor injuries or burns. It nurtures the skin, is extremely effective for allergies, irritation, eczema, dermatitis, burns. It promotes tissue regeneration, is excellent for acne and pimples. Lavender is present in numerous NiKEL products: Cleansing gel with witch hazel, Sebofit shampoo, Lavender tonic...

Chamomile grows in meadows, pastures, fields, and gardens. The ancient Egyptians considered chamomile a sacred flower and dedicated it to the Sun god in solemn rituals. Chamomile is immensely rich in therapeutic effects. The whole plant is medicinal. For many, chamomile tea is the go-to beverage for instant relaxation and reduction of agitation. It is ideal for caring for fragile, dry, sensitive, irritated, and damaged skin. Chamomile is a natural ingredient in NiKEL's Golden Elixir against wrinkles.

Rosemary, from ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks to our present day, rosemary has been a particularly esteemed plant. This silvery shrub with fragrant green needles and blue flowers, called the "prince of aromatic herbs," was placed in the pharaohs' tombs to scent their journey to the spiritual world. Bridal wreaths made of rosemary were used as a symbol of love and marriage. This symbol has persisted to this day, as rosemary sprigs are still placed in the hair of brides and wedding guests. In the 14th century, rosemary gained fame as the "water of the Hungarian queen." Thanks to the water, which, among other herbs, contained rosemary, a seventy-two-year-old queen suffering from rheumatism and gout was cured. She even became more beautiful and rejuvenated, so a much younger Polish king fell in love with her and offered her marriage. Rosemary is truly exceptional. It is one of the three plants (along with basil and mint) that significantly stimulates the brain for clear thinking and good memory. Since ancient times, baths with rosemary and massage with rosemary oil have been recommended for all rheumatic patients. Rosemary is an antiseptic, antirheumatic, neurotonic, stimulant, and cosmetic. It is used for poor circulation, muscle pain, neuralgia, and eczema. It promotes blood circulation. Rosemary is a natural ingredient in many award-winning NiKEL products such as Hyaluron+C+E vitamin cream and Evening primrose oil