Siprès Bay Laurel Water is known for its antibacterial and astringent properties. It is a toning and purifying treatment especially appreciated by combination to oily skin. It is also a natural alternative to alcohol-based aftershaves that can irritate the skin.
Native to the Mediterranean basin, it is the local alternative to tea tree hydrosol.
At Siprès, we use bay laurel in hydrosol form.
Laurel and Sipress Nourishing Water is known for its antibacterial and astringent properties. It is a toning and purifying treatment particularly appreciated by combination to oily skin. It is also a natural alternative to alcohol-based aftershaves, which can further irritate the skin.
Originating from the Mediterranean basin, this is the "local" version of Tea Tree hydrosol, whose origin is always distant.
At Siprès, we use bay laurel in the form of hydrosol.
PROPERTIES
Purifying and toning, ideal for combination to oily skin.
Helps cleanse the skin, reduce imperfections and regulate excess sebum.
Astringent, it tightens pores and refines skin texture.
Used as a post-shave mist, it provides freshness without drying the skin.
Also suitable for imbalanced scalps.
HISTORY
Since Antiquity, laurel symbolised glory and immortality. Its leaves formed crowns for victors, kings and poets. The tradition continued in universities during the Middle Ages. The word “baccalaureate” literally means “laurel berry”.
ORIGIN
Produced in Provence on a family farm operating for five generations organic certified AB and Nature & Progrès.
EXTRACTION
Obtained by low-pressure steam distillation using 1 kg of stems for 1 L of floral water.
INCI
LAURUS NOBILIS FLOWER WATER