INCI Name

Description

What is it?

Whole plant is from UK. Lady's Mantle is a perennial herb found in Europe, North America, and Asia that has been used medicinally since the middle ages. In the medieval period Lady’s Mantle was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The whole plant is used. The herb came to be known as Lady's Mantle because of the scalloped shape of its leaves, which were thought to resemble the mantle of the Virgin Mary. The crystal dewdrops on the leaves have long inspired poets and alchemists and it is said that they used to the dewdrop to transform lead into gold. That is why the flower is called ‘alchemilla’. It was said to have healing and magical properties, even to preserve a woman's youth.

Action/Benefits

• Used for its healing effects in Skin Care products as it is said to soothe, cleanse and heal dry and sensitive skin.
• Reduces swellings, is good for chapped and broken skin on the hands and feet. In addition, it has an astringent effect on the skin and protects newly formed elastin fibres. Elastin is required for skin elasticity, and is a protein in the skin, which together with collagen and glycosaminoglycans, makes up the connective tissue.
• Its astringent properties also make it effective for treating skin with large pores.
• Its venotonic properties help with vascular health.
• Can be used to treat sores (including those on the scalp), septic wounds and inflamed skin such as eczema and psoriasis.

Which products to use it in

• Anti-Wrinkle Creams
• Whole Body and Foot Baths
• Compresses
• Facial Steam Baths
• Face Toners, Cleansing Creams and Lotions
• Eye Baths

Water or oil-soluble?

Water soluble.

Can I add it to ready-made products?

Not appropriate.

How to use in products

For an in depth article on how to use Herbs in your products please refer to the Skin Care Library at the bottom of this page.

Storage and Shelf Life

2-3 years. Store in the dark and keep dry.

Tips/Extra Information

For treatment of eczema, leave the herbs in the bath for the best result.

Related/Synergistic Products

1. Lady’s Mantle is effective to use in eczema products like creams, lotions and baths as it soothes itchy skin. Combine then with chickweed as it has an outstanding effect against itchy skin.
2. Use an infusion of Lady’s Mantle in foot and hand creams for chapped and broken skin and then mix with calendula flowers.
3. For anti-wrinkle products combine Lady’s Mantle with a Horsetail decoction and an infusion of Comfrey leaves.
4. Good in products for large pores then combine it with vegetable oils high in Omega 6 and 3 and in Witch Hazel products.
   

 

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