Peony benefits for your skin
Ladies and Makeup Lovers all over the world, you all guys know that these things make woman happy ; Chocolate, Makeup, and Flowers.
Flowers is a symbol of everlasting, neverending love. It makes our heart peaceful just by looking at it, and plus.. it smells soooo good!
People usually use flowers for a special occasions, like weddings, engagements, proposing, and so much more. But did you know that flowers (in this case; peonies) actually also has beauty benefits for you?
Peony is one of the oldest flowers, with 4000 thousands years of history. One of the symbolic flowers of China, it has been cultivated and used for decoration of gardens, temples, homes of nobility, also serving as a favorite image for embroidery of silk garments and screens. The flowers are beautiful, resembling fluffy roses of pastel colors and delicate aroma. Peonies are truly the gem of any garden, surrounded by lush leaves, the flowers possess longevity and resistance to cold temperatures, blossoming for years in one spot without need for replanting.
Skincare Benefits
Peony activates the natural defense mechanisms of skin, tonifying and firming the epidermis. The extract of petals has a regenerative, softening, moisturizing, firming, anti-inflammation effect. The roots of peony contain the chemical compound paeoniflorin which has strong anti-oxidant properties. The root extract is often used as an ingredient for tonifying and skin-soothing lotions, toners skin and conditioners for hair. Bathing with peony extract can help to calm down and soothe the nerves. But pregnant woman should not take peony extracts.
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