What is a botanical? A botanical is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent.

Using natural products that are formulated from botanicals is one of the best ways to achieve and maintain healthy skin. Botanicals are also good for cleansing and healing the skin.   Keeping your skin healthy is important for its appearance and proper functioning.  The skin is the largest organ of the body and 60% of what is applied to it is absorbed.  This is why effective natural skin care is so important.  

Using natural products that are formulated from botanicals is one of the best ways to achieve and maintain healthy skin. Botanicals are also good for cleansing and healing the skin.   Keeping your skin healthy is important for its appearance and proper functioning.  The skin is the largest organ of the body and 60% of what is applied to it is absorbed.  This is why effective natural skin care is so important.  

Since ancient times, women have turned to the bounties of nature to help increase their beauty. Pampering our skin is something we should learn to do for our health and well being. The cosmetic use of plant materials is evident throughout many, if not all, ancient cultures.

The ancient Greeks changed the focus of cosmetics from ceremonial to personal, developing a philosophy of all-around health & beauty similar to our modern concepts.  The famous Greek physician, Hippocrates formulated the study of dermatology and recommended diet, exercise, baths and massage for improving physical health & beauty. 

Some of the important botanicals used in Semeli Skin Care products are:  aloe, chamomile, calendula, green & white tea, lemon, mallow, rosemary, rose, sage and thyme.