5 flowers to work wonders on your skin

Having long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to slow down circulation, peony is used in cosmetic products as a radiance boost. This flower stimulates skin microcirculation for a fresh, relaxed, rosy complexion. It can also protect the skin against oxidative stress, which damages the skin's lipidic content and stops light from being reflected. Finally, peony also has anti-inflammatory properties, and so stops inflammation affecting the skin's microcirculation and regulates the production of melanin.

Irises are known for their beautiful blue petals, sometimes with a mauve or violet tinge. This flower has long been used in cosmetics thanks to its astringent and balancing powers, making it great for combination to oily skin. Irises can actually regulate seborrhoea production to limit shiny patches on the face and avoid excess sebum. And there's a bonus: this natural skin care ingredient even works for excess sebum on the scalp! 

Every day the skin is attacked by the sun, pollution and, if you smoke, tobacco. These generate free radicals, which damage the skin's supportive fibres. The result: the skin sags, wrinkles appear and the face contours are modified. Only antioxidants, present in natural skin care ingredients, can fight these free radicals and protect the skin from oxidative stress. Jasmine, a scented flower often used in the perfume industry, is very rich in antioxidants: it can therefore protect the skin from premature skin aging.

Rose oil, which is rich in vitamin E, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and omega 3 and 6, nourishes and deeply hydrates the skin. It is ideal for sensitive skin, as it provides a soothing, comforting and repairing action. Its rich composition means that it will also nourish dehydrated skin and soothe skin that is prone to allergic reactions. Thanks to its healing nature, rose can also be used to comfort sun damaged skin and make it soft and smooth again.

Orange flower calms, refreshes and regenerates the skin and acts as a natural toner, which can be used on the face, body, hair or even nails. This gentle flower boasts soothing properties, which are particularly useful for dry skin. Orange flower conditions the skin, balancing out dry areas and making them smoother and more radiant. It can even prevent itching on irritated skin. Its water can be used to cleanse the skin gently, to soothe the epidermis, to soften the skin, to bring some radiance back to a dull complexion and to fight signs of aging.