Friday, March 8, 2013

APIVITA Herbal Creams

APIVITA recently launched a new range of therapeutic Herbal Creams. The extensive experience and expertise of APIVITA in the extraction of medicinal herbs, the deep knowledge of herbal ingredients and their actions ensure the effectiveness of its products. The Greek nature is the biggest pharmacy. The Greek flora hides the secrets of beauty and health, proposing for each problem the best solution.

These Herbal Creams have a lightweight texture. Fyi, they are dermatological tested. 

WITH: Physical composition of 95-97% from 6 vegetable oils, 8 herbal extracts, 3 tinctures, 10 essential oils, 4 vitamins, 4 infusions of plants, 11 hydrating-soothing ingredients.

FREE of: Parabens, Propylene glycol, paraffin, silicone, ethanolamines, color, aroma


Each product is based on the unique healing properties of propolis or of the plants. Each product contains the maximum and optimum number of active components (hydrophilic, lipophilic) to maximize the effectiveness of using different formulations of the plant:

Infusion: Flowers or leafy plant parts are immersed in hot water for 10mins. They are then removed through filtration and the infusion is received.

Extract: Soaked flowers, leaves and/or the stem of the plant in an aqueous solvent (glycerolglycol, water) and leave for a specified period. The plant is then removed and the plant extract is received.

Oil: Soaked flowers, leaves and/or the stem of the plant-based oil (eg. almond oilsunflower) for some time. The plant is then removed and the vegetable oil is received.

Tincture: Soak dried or fresh herbs in alcohol solution and leave for a specified period. The plant is then removed and the tincture is received.

Essential Oil: Obtained from the flowers, leaves, the roots of the plant by distillation or mechanical release. Received materials are mainly aromatic and volatile active ingredients of the plant.




Cream with Hypericum (40ml) - $22

This balm/wort (hypericum perforatum) has a long history of therapeutic use. In ancient times, it was used to heal wounds from swords, hence the name "sedge".

Actions: regenerative, soothing, moisturizing and mild antiseptic 

It can be used for mild heat and sunburn, eczema, atopic dermatitis, as well as for the prevention of pressure ulcers from healing, moisturizing for very dry skin and psoriasis. 



Cream with Eucalyptus (40ml) - $22

Eucalyptus (eycalyptus globules) is a tall evergreen tree, with white and fragrant flowers. Its name comes from the words "fair" and "covers".

Actions: antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, deodorant, expectorant 

It can be used to relieve the symptoms of common cold, release the breath and relieve muscle pain from the cold. 



Cream with Propolis (40ml) - $22

The miraculous nature of the antiseptic. The propolis (propolis cera) is a resin collected by worker bees from plants. Its name comes from the words "before" and "city" as used to protect the "city" of bees in the hive. APIVITA, is the 1st cosmeceutical company in the world that incorporated propolis in products and beauty care.

Actions: antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and mild anti-inflammatory 

It can be used for skin with acne, for pimples, fungal skin to treat herpes, for minor injuries and abrasions. 



Gel with Arnica (40ml) - $22

The arnica (arnica montana) is a wonderful herb with a beautiful daisy-like flower. Dioscorides refers to it as "valiant herb". It has been used for hundreds of years to treat muscle injuries and pain.

Actions: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipruritic 

It can be used for bruises from blows, injuries (sprains), for muscle aches, swollen/tired feet and relieve insect bites. 



Cream with Calendula (50ml) - $22

Calendula (calendula officinalis) got its name from the Latin indefinitely, ie the 1st day of the month, the plant blooms. Used since the 12th century, it is one of the most popular medicinal herbs.

Actions: moisturizing, soothing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic 

It can be used to hydrate dry and sensitive skin after shaving (as after shave), for mild irritation, redness and sensitive skin of babies/children. 



I had a sneak preview of these Herbal Creams, at an exclusive media introductory session (back in Jan).

CLICK HERE to read more about my more in-depth write-up of APIVITA.


 
The event was held at the VivoCity outlet (just beside Citibank).





Reviews will be up soon, starting with Cream with Propolis, then Cream with Calendula, and so on.


I randomly tried mask-ing my hand with Express Beauty Nourishing & Regenerating Mask (with Carrot). Quite moisturizing, in my opinion.


The much raved about product that day was this Orange, Cedarwood and Clove Natural Candle.

I was told to dip my fingers into the pure essential oils and slather on my skin. My skin feels moisturized, and I absolutely love the (rejuvenating) warm orangey scent. 



Thank you Access Comms for the invite!

***All info and unmarked images are extracted from press release and APIVITA Singapore FB Page.***

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