Why a Lavender body,hand and feet scrub?

The scent of lavender is one that’s instantly recognisable to most people. As far as skin care ingredients go, it’s one of the most popular do-gooders that Nature has to offer. And for good reason, too. Not only does it smell heavenly, but it is jam-packed with numerous benefits for your skin…..the main reason for us sing it in our Stevenson Beauty Scrub

Did you know? “Lavender” comes from the Latin word “lavre” which means “to wash” – which refers to its clean, fresh aroma.

Lavender is good for –

Working on your nerves - and not in a bad way! It’s excellent at calming your nerves and it’s a refreshing tonic that helps beat fatigue, tension and stress. It’s a natural tranquiliser too, helping to relax you. It’s so good we used it in our Beauty Scrub

Pain relief – of the herbal variety. Aches and pains, sore muscles and stiff joints will benefit from a lavender-infused soak, after scrubbing it will dissolve in the bath and there will be  no need adding bath salts . Need a quick-fix for period pain? Lavender will do the trick.

Sorting out problem skin – lavender is a very powerful antibacterial and anti-fungal ingredient. It cleanses, purifies and protects your skin. It is used to treat various skin disorders such as acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and other similar inflammations. It has a high healing factor and is perfect for treating wounds, cuts, burns and sunburns. Lavender is also an effective anti-inflammatory agent, which reduces redness and blotchiness associated with any skin inflammations and provides welcome, soothing relief. It’s also excellent at reducing the appearance of stretch marks.

Improving circulation and blood flow to your skin – optimum blood flow to your skin ensures that it’s properly moisturised and has the nutrients needed for healthy skin growth. It also ensures that toxins and wastes are efficiently removed – clean skin is healthy skin.

TIP….scrubbing your feet will be soothing and your aching and tired feet will be refreshed even if you’ve spent too much time in gym shoes/running shoes/hiking boots or high heels .

Also the perfect remedy for getting feet summer-ready or easing the effects of a cold, dry winter.