Heather

Heather

Calluna vulgaris

Able to survive the harshest conditions in the Arctic, heather has long been appreciated for its restorative properties. Heather's mauve flowers bloom in late summer and are used in teas in Sweden. This resilient shrub is known for its rich profile of nutritious compounds, including flavanols, catechins, phenolic acids, phenols and triterpenes, all of which have skin-softening properties.

Key Benefits

  • Heather is nourishing and softening for the skin, thanks to its profile rich in nourishing compounds.

  • Soothing and protective for the skin.

  • Antioxidant properties thanks to heather's phenolic compound content.

Calluna vulgaris is known to contain ursolic acid (a triterpene) which offers soothing and softening properties. It can help the skin achieve additional balance and comfort.

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