BARE-fly Vanilla Mint Body Mousse 2 oz.

BARE-fly Vanilla Mint Body Mousse 2 oz. Also available in BARE 8 oz, BARE 4 oz. and Le Petit BARE-fly 1 oz. sizes. Mint is supposed to repel insects and attract beneficial ones. A common use is as an antipruritic, especially in insect bite treatments (often along with camphor). So in the summertime, slather it on! 98% Natural Ingredients Paraben Free A traditional beeswax and borax body butter with origins dating back 100 years. Over 98% natural, unscented, highly emollient and having over 50% oil content. Historically, this was called night cream or waterless cream in Eastern Europe. Thick, long lasting and capable of moisturizing the driest skin; typically being feet, elbows and knees. Associated more like a pomade or ointment than a usual cream. Mint is supposed to repel insects and attract beneficial ones. A common use is as an antipruritic, especially in insect bite treatments (often along with camphor). So in the summertime, slather it on! If you take a whiff of mint, you can experience its cool, refreshing aroma. Imagine how your skin might feel if it were smoothed and caressed with it - would you experience the same feeling? The sensation can be addictive. Many people enjoy its taste in chewing gum, a cup of tea or other foods. But most people probably don't think of mint as something that can improve their health and beauty. Today, you can find mint in a variety of beauty products from shampoos to cleansers and moisturizers, and for good reason. The benefits of mint have been long known throughout history. The ancient Egyptians and ancient Romans prized it for its pleasant aroma, using it to scent the air in homes and temples. During the Middle Ages, people used mint as a cleaning agent and a way to purify drinking water. The early colonists bringing herbs to America praised mint for its therapeutic benefits, using it to treat fevers and influenza [source: West Virginia University]. If you take a look at the labels on beauty products, you may notice the words Mentha piperita or Mentha spicata in the ingredients. Mentha piperita is the Latin name for peppermint, and Mentha spicata is spearmint -- two common kinds of mint. Although beauty products will most likely contain one of these two common types, there are more than 30 species in the mint family of plants. As an aromatic ingredient, mint can soothe the senses and provide a pleasant scent to a variety of products for daily use. In products like shampoos, lip balms and mouth rinses, mint can give you a refreshing feeling. But in skin care products, mint can have benefits that go beyond just its aroma. It actually can help improve your skin's condition. If you look at the beauty products in your bathroom cabinet, you may be surprised to find that some of them contain mint. Chances are it's labeled as "menthe." What makes mint a beneficial ingredient for skin care is its ability to act as an anti-pruritic agent. That means that its juice can soothe and calm skin that's itchy or infected. You can even use it to help heal bites from mosquitoes, wasps and bees. Because mint contains vitamin A, it may strengthen skin tissue and help reduce oily skin. You've probably never considered rubbing mint oil on your face to prevent pimples from popping up or to treat wounds and rashes. Mint oil, however, has served as a natural astringent, and people have used it to treat these problems for a long time. What makes mint helpful in treating inflammations such as acne is its high content of salicylic acid [source: Web MD]. This acid, which is found naturally in mint, is an active ingredient used in many skin care products. The acid loosens up dead skin cells, allowing them to shed easier. That has the potential to prevent your pores from clogging up, resulting in fewer pimples and clearer skin. Benefits of Pure Natural Vanilla in Skin Care: Vanilla has a wonderfully natural Vanilla aroma that most find extremely appealing. The aroma of vanilla eases stress, induces feelings of comfort. Vanilla has remarkable curative properties. Vanilla is known to soothe as well as promote new healthy skin growth. Vanilla is also rich in Vitamins containing 100% Organic Brown Sugar. Brown Sugar contains natural AHAs which help to even skin tone and allow for a gentle exfoliation. The synergy of the oils and brown sugar produces natural fatty acids which help lock in moisture, firm the skin surface and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Ingredients: Helliantus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Soja Hispida (Soya Bean) Oil, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, De-Ionized Water, Natural Beeswax, Emulsifying Wax NF, Sodium Borate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Fragrance, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Chamomile), Disodium EDTA. Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol.