Lily of the Valley essential oil is made from the flowers of the perennial plant Convallaria majalis. The plant, while famous for its beauty, also has medicinal properties. Its first documented use has sources in ancient Chinese folk medicine. When the plant was brought to Europe, an infusion of lily of the valley quickly became known as "golden water." Today, concentrated oil is available, and using the product has never been so easy and.... effective.
Lily of the valley is a versatile product - it relieves inflammation that causes muscle and joint pain (gout, rheumatism), improves respiratory function, reduces several species of bacteria. It helps heal wounds and eczema, prevents scarring, and lightens existing scar tissue. It alleviates headaches and has a great effect on memory and cognitive function.
Lily of the Valley essential oil deeply nourishes the skin, restoring freshness and vitality, for this reason it is very often included in the composition of good skin care products. It brightens and improves tone, tightens and cleanses, reduces the appearance of pores and blemishes - just add a few drops of the extract to your favorite products.
Lily of the valley has a beautiful, subtle, captivatingly sweet and floral aroma - so it is commonly used in perfume production, often as the main component of a fragrance blend. The product is favored by aromatherapy enthusiasts because it creates a relaxing environment - it improves mood, lifts spirits, brings balance and makes it easier to fall asleep - in an extremely pleasant way.
Origin of raw material: Lily of the valley naturally occurs in temperate climate areas. In Poland, it is often found in forests throughout the country.
INCI: Convallaria Majalis Oil
Action: soothing, relaxing, stimulating
Aroma: fresh, floral, grassy, mildly sweet
Color: light yellow
Note: heart
Recommended application: for massage, in the bath, in a diffuser
Contraindications: may irritate sensitive skin. When using for the first time, perform a topical test. Do not use in case of any wounds or irritation. Not suitable for children, pregnant and lactating women.
Matching oils: clary sage, cumin, basil, geranium
