Pure-n-Simple Soap

The common household herb Rosemary is most recognized as a spice for flavoring food and beverages,  however this aromatic evergreen shrub is increasingly being used in natural skin care products.  Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) is native to western Asia and southern Europe, particularly the Mediterranean area, and since ancient times as been used as a symbol of friendship, loyalty, and remembrance.

For the past 1,000 years Rosemary as been recorded as being used to treat headaches, colds, respiratory disorders, eye wash, and even as a hair stimulant.  Rosemary stimulates circulation and increases the blood supply to the skin, which is why we are seeing more commonly Rosemary being used in cosmetics and natural skin care products such as shampoo bar, lotion, and soaps.  The extracts from this plant help rejuvenate the skin, restoring its youthful appearance by strengthening capillaries and also stimulates hair bulbs preventing baldness.