Adaptogen + botanical guide
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Lemongrass
This fragrant citrusy herb is a wonder for the skin. It works by neutralizing free radicals and detoxifying the skin for healthy, soft and supple skin.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
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Oregano
For thousands of years, oregano has been used to treat infections and wounds with its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. In addition to this, it acts as a natural pain reliever and helps reduce oxidative stress which is seen in conditions such as arthritis and muscle degeneration.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
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Peppermint
Peppermint is the original “chill pill.” Its aromatherapy benefits help ease tension, headaches and brain fog while its topical benefits help “cool” sore muscles and aches with a soothing menthol effect that also works beyond the surface to fight inflammation.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
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Pine needle
Used for its purifying properties for generations, pine needle oil can help soothe a variety of skin irritations like eczema, acne or rosacea as well as body inflammations like arthritis and muscle pain–all with a clean, bright and refreshing scent.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
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Pink Grapefruit peel
Another citrus powerfruit, pink grapefruit peel is loaded with vitamins that rejuvenate the skin like Vitamins C and A and powerful antioxidants to fight free radicals and support healthy cell growth.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
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Rosemary
Not only does this twiggy herb ease stress with its aromatic properties, but it also has been shown to work as a natural pain reliever and can help increase blood circulation to an area which brings in a supply of nutrients and clears out cellular waste to help reduce inflammation.Find it in: Cosmic Cream -
Spearmint
Spearmint oil has been shown to decrease musculoskeletal pain through its natural analgesic properties. In combination with the antioxidant, cleansing and all-around soothing effects on the skin, spearmint is packed with healthful benefits for the body.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
Adaptogens
Just what are adaptogens anyway? We like to think of them as super herbs. Specifically, super herbs that win the fight against stress and anxiety by supporting the body’s natural calming systems.
Our bodies come equipped with natural processes that bring us back to center when our stress response releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Chronic stress or daily anxiety can take a toll on these systems (and our bodies), making it more difficult to return to balance.
Adaptogens are plants and herbs that naturally assist our bodies in returning to peaceful homeostasis by fueling our calming and soothing responses. Rather than being a “quick fix” solution to dampen stress and anxiety in the moment, adaptogens are traditionally taken daily to maintain your natural equilibrium and protect against future stress.
Here is a guide to the adaptogens you’ll find in Selene products and how each one contributes to your daily wellness ritual.
Botanicals
The power of botanical herbs has been harnessed by ancient medicines for thousands of years.
While adaptogens specifically react with our body’s stress response, other herbs and plants are used in Selene products for a variety of healthful benefits.
Here is a glossary of the botanicals and herbs we include in our products and how they contribute to a nourishing daily wellness ritual.