Laurel. Plants, Love, Science

Plants. Herbs. Flowers. All beautiful things, and incredibly beneficial to our well-being. Not only within the food pyramid but for our bodies and skin. So, what makes Laurel Whole Plant Organics different from any other line of organic skincare? Their whole plant, flower and herb based ingredients. Their biodynamic and raw, unrefined whole plant ingredients. Their purity, unmatched.

I was incredibly excited to try out Laurel and after about a week of testing these lovely products (aren’t they packaged so elegantly?), here’s a quick little review of their benefits, ingredients and why you should try them out!

Why Laurel is different:

No water, no alcohol, no fillers: ONLY beneficial active plants
100% Whole Plant Organic Formulas
No chemically refined plant ingredients
No toxins or synthetics of any kind
Handmade with love
Artisan farm sourced ingredients

You sold yet? I am. Properly nourishing your face and skin is just as important as nourishing your body. Laurel balances, cleanses, nourishes and heals. Almost imm ediately.

Hands down one of my favourite Laurel products to use at the moment. The Anti-inflammatory Serum does exactly what you think it does. It soothes, calms, and restores your skin. If I’m just a little bit red around my jawline, or nose, I gently pat it on those areas. It works wonders to dry skin too, and it has plant ingredients in it that have been linked to sun-protection. Here’s a little overview:

Skin type:

Sensitive / Rosacea / Inflamed / Acne / Reactive skin
100% Whole Plant Organic
25 Beneficial Active Ingredients, some of which are:
- Borage – reduces inflammation, high in essential fatty acids, prevents wrinkles and scarring
- Blue Chamomile – cooling, anti-inflammatory, cell-regenerative for skin, and heals scars
- Baicall Skullcap – a powerful anti-inflammatory, used to manage all types of inflammation in the body, and rich in antioxidants
- Helichrysum – anti-inflammatory, cleansing, antiseptic, and cell regenerating
- Lemon balm – high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and helps heal inflamed/problem skin

“The Anti-Inflammatory facial serum is an ideal moisturizer for sensitive skin, cystic acne, and rosacea, as well as all skin types suffering from any signs of inflammation. Signs of inflammation include dry patches, redness, uneven skin tone, breakouts, eczema, collagen loss, broken capillaries, and so on. Its powerful anti-inflammatory properties and rapid absorption, as well as its healing and soothing nature, are truly transformative.

This serum features a whole plant blend of: Chinese Skullcap, Licorice, Chamomile, and Astragalus to help to reduce inflammation, soothe dry patches, treat broken capillaries, even skin tone, and reduce redness, as well as breakouts. Addressing inflammation is step one of of ALL skin care regimes, because when the skin is inflamed, it cannot function in a healthy way. An earthy, herbal blend of organic and therapeutic grade essential oils of Helichrysum, Lemon Balm, Blue Chamomile, Neroli, and Myrrh is added to calm, soothe, and restore skin health.

**Like the other Laurel Whole Plant Organic serums, this serum also contains plants that have been linked to sun protection, such as Red Raspberry Seed, Cranberry Seed, and Jojoba.**”

This Healing Balm is THE BOMB…or should I say the balm? (But really.) This thing works miracles. For example, I had some sort of dry patch near my mouth, applied a dab on it before bed and woke up to it completely soft and restored. Crazy! I love when products just simply work!

Skin type:

All skin types
100% Whole Plant Organic
14 Beneficial Active Ingredients, some of which are:
- Helichrysum – anti-inflammatory, cleansing, antiseptic, and cell regenerating
- Tamanu – anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antibacterial, stimulates skin immunity, treats broken capillaries, delays onset of freckles and hyper-pigmentation
- Pomegranate – a powerful antioxidant, deeply nourishing to the outer epidermal layer
- Calendula – promotes cellular healing, has beneficial skin restoration properties
- Lavender – anti-inflammatory, promotes the growth of new cells, calming and cooling to the skin

“The Healing Balm is a truly magical heal-all and can benefit any skin type. From extremely sensitive faces to occasional cuts and scrapes, and on to more extreme cases of eczema or dermatitis – this is a must-have for any medicine cabinet. This balm features a whole plant blend of Calendula, Comfrey, Lavender, Yarrow, Marshmallow, and Self Heal to soothe, heal, calm inflammation, and treat irritations. A sweet herbal blend of organic and therapeutic grade essential oils of Lavender, Lemon Balm, and Helichrysum is included to soothe, heal, and treat skin irritations.”

That Self Heal ain’t a joke. This balm will be a mandatory staple for my skincare regimen for years to come!

Just the name “elixir” sounds magical to me. This Facial Elixir: Oily/Combination is absolutely that.

Skin type:

Oily / Combination / Acne
99% Whole Plant Organic
22 Beneficial Active Ingredients, some of which are:
- Chamomile – anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, softens and protects, soothes and calms all skin types
- Neroli – regenerates skins cells, improves skins elasticity
- Lavender – anti-inflammatory, calming and cooling to the skin, promotes the growth of new cells, and has a balancing action of oil production
- Meadowsweet – astringent, anti-inflammatory, soothing, and helps calm rashes and irritation
- Lemon Balm – high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and helps heal inflamed/problem skin

“The Oily/Combination Elixir is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and refreshing to the skin. It is full of bioavailable nutrients, which make it a powerful anti-aging tool.

This nutrient dense elixir features Calendula, which is a soothing antimicrobial, as well as wound healing Self Heal and Meadowsweet. Chamomile and Helichrysum are soothing and anti-inflammatory, reducing any redness. Licorice, Rose Geranium, and Rose encourage balance and detox. Neroli, Frankincense, and Lavender are all abundantly strong notes in this blend, making skin regeneration paramount. Non-alcoholic and non-drying Witch Hazel is high in antioxidants, reduces swelling, and helps to relieve congested skin. A soft, fresh, herbal blend of organic and therapeutic grade essential oils of Lavender, Neroli, Lemon Balm, Helichrysum, andRoman Chamomile is included to soothe, clear, and heal troubled skin types.”