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Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
The Soul of Relaxation & Skin Regeneration
What is Lavender? True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the "blue gold" of Provence. This sub-shrub from the mint family not only fascinates with its characteristic scent but is one of the most versatile medicinal plants in the world. Its essential oils (especially linalool and linalyl acetate) act as a natural "stress blocker" and are simultaneously powerful aids for skin health.
🧘 Haven of Peace for Mind & Sleep
Lavender is the world's number 1 when it comes to relaxation. In Hago baths or body oils, it unfolds its effect directly via the limbic system in the brain.
Effect on the Nervous System:
- Promotes Sleep: Proven to help fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality.
- Anxiolytic (Anti-Anxiety): Lowers cortisol levels (stress hormone) and relieves inner restlessness and nervousness.
- Mood-Enhancing: Has a balancing effect on emotional fluctuations.
💚 Gentle Relief for Stressed Skin
What many don't know: Lavender is also a skin specialist. It acts antiseptically similar to thyme, but is much gentler.This makes it ideal for:
- Skin Regeneration: Promotes cell renewal and supports healing of minor injuries or sunburn.
- Impure Skin: Has an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on pimples without drying out the skin.
- Itch Relief: Soothes irritated skin and insect bites immediately.
⚠ What you should look out for
Tolerance: True Lavender is considered the most well-tolerated of all essential oils and can (unlike many others) even be applied neat to specific spots (e.g., on insect bites).Nevertheless, allergic reactions are possible. In our Hago formulations, we ensure an optimal balance for maximum relaxation with high skin compatibility.