Evening Ritual

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Sea salt is obtained by evaporating seawater, during which a dense salt solution is first created and then crystallized. It contains sodium chloride, potassium, calcium, iron, and iodine. Sea salt is used in the food industry to season food and, due to its positive effects on the skin, also in cosmetics.

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Epsom salt is a component of seawater, but it significantly differs from sea salt in its composition. It contains high amounts of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen, and is very bitter, making it completely unsuitable for culinary use. However, its healing properties are renowned.

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If you immediately think of long fields of purple in Provence, you are right! The richly branched shrub with small purple flowers and narrow lance-shaped leaves with a sharp aromatic scent originates from the Mediterranean, but you can already find lavender fields here in South Moravia as well. Lavender is very popular due to its beautiful fragrance and wide range of healing effects, making its way into our gardens or balcony boxes. It mainly contains essential oils and tannins.

Blooming period: July, August.

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The Damask rose is a beautiful, strongly scented flower used in cosmetics and medicine since ancient times. From the petals of the rose, rose water, rose oil, or essential oil are most commonly prepared. Unopened buds and petals from new blooms are harvested.

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Almond oil is extracted from the seeds of the common almond tree and is rich in minerals (potassium and calcium), oleic acid, and polyunsaturated omega 6 linoleic acid. Almond oil is one of the most valuable plant oils. It contains vitamins A, E, K, and sulfur. It is very light, absorbs quickly, does not clog pores, and its composition is very similar to that of human skin.