Skin Benefit
Dried petals that soften into the lather. Subtle texture, gentle on skin.
Spiritual Benefit
Called the comfort flower in European folk tradition. Used in bath infusions and slow rituals.
The record
In use for 2,000+ years
Origin
The Mediterranean, where the flower opens with the sun.
Harvested
The petals are picked at full bloom and dried gently to keep their color.
Cultural impact
Romans steeped it into salves, medieval Europe stitched it into wound dressings, and it earned a reputation as the flower kind to broken and tender skin.
Traditional use
Petals infused into oils and balms laid on chapped and tender skin across Europe for centuries.