Botanical Index
Discover the botanicals at the heart of Marsi Naturals. Explore their skincare properties, how we prepare them and why we choose them for our formulas.
From our own distilled lavender hydrosol to carefully selected oils and extracts, each ingredient has a purpose.
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
At the heart of Marsi Naturals, lavender connects our botanical preparations with the daily skincare ritual.
How we use it
We distil our own lavender hydrosol in a traditional copper alembic, creating the botanical water base for our creams. Valued for its skin-conditioning, soothing and antioxidant properties, the hydrosol also brings a delicate floral, herbal aroma. In Lavender Veil, we also use lavender macerated in jojoba oil, which helps soften the skin, alongside lavender essential oil for its aromatic character.
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Lavender Veil · Blue Auréa · Nocturne Velour · Verdant Drift · Amber Reverie
Aromatherapy
Traditionally used in aromatherapy for relaxation, lavender’s floral, herbal scent brings a comforting sensory element to a slower daily ritual.
Helichrysum
Helichrysum italicum
Known as immortelle or everlasting, helichrysum is a Mediterranean botanical with golden flowers and a long tradition of use in skin care. Its flower extracts are valued in cosmetics for their skin-conditioning, soothing and antioxidant properties.
How we use it
We macerate helichrysum flowers in jojoba oil to create a botanical infusion for Blue Auréa. Jojoba acts as an emollient, helping soften and smooth the skin and reduce moisture loss.
This preparation combines helichrysum’s traditional skincare heritage with the conditioning properties of jojoba.
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Rose
Rosa gallica
Rosa gallica belongs to one of the oldest cultivated rose groups, flowering just once each summer. Rose brings a rich floral character to Blue Auréa, adding another dimension to its botanical blend.
How we use it
We use Rosa gallica absolute, a concentrated aromatic extract from the blossoms, valued for its skin-conditioning, soothing and antioxidant properties. Its full floral scent adds depth to Blue Auréa, with subtle woody and citrus notes.
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Aromatherapy
Rose is traditionally associated with comfort and emotional wellbeing in aromatherapy. Its enveloping floral aroma can be enjoyed as part of a quiet, restorative skincare ritual.
Green Tea
Camellia sinensis
Green tea leaves contain polyphenols, including catechins, valued for their antioxidant properties.
Skincare properties
Green tea extracts have been studied for their antioxidant and soothing potential, helping limit oxidative stress and supporting skin comfort.
How we use it
We use Camellia sinensis leaf extract in Lavender Veil and Blue Auréa, chosen for its antioxidant properties as part of our daily skincare formulas.
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Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
Also known as Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac is prized for its rich, sweet floral fragrance, with delicate fruity and tea-like undertones.
How we use it
We use jasmine absolute in Nocturne Velour and Amber Reverie, bringing floral depth to their aromatic blends. Alongside its fragrance, jasmine extract is valued for its skin-conditioning and antioxidant properties.
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Nocturne Velour · Amber Reverie
Aromatherapy
Traditionally associated with calm and an uplifted mood, jasmine’s enveloping floral aroma brings warmth and a sense of comfort to the daily skincare ritual
Avocado
Persea gratissima
Avocado oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic and linoleic acids, alongside naturally occurring sterols, tocopherols and carotenoids. Valued for its emollient and antioxidant properties, it helps soften and smooth the skin while reducing moisture loss.
How we use it
We use avocado oil in Amber Reverie to bring richness and nourishing care to our hand and body lotion. Its conditioning properties help leave the skin feeling soft, supple and comfortable.
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Sea Buckthorn
Hippophae rhamnoides
Recognised by its vivid orange berries, sea buckthorn provides an oil containing fatty acids, carotenoids and tocopherols. Valued for its emollient and antioxidant properties, it helps soften and condition the skin.
How we use it
We use sea buckthorn oil in Nocturne Velour, bringing nourishing care to our evening cream. Its emollient properties help leave the skin feeling smooth, supple and comfortable.
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Vanilla
Vanilla planifolia
Extracted from the cured pods of the Vanilla planifolia orchid, vanilla is valued for its warm, sweet aroma and its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
How we use it
We use vanilla fruit extract in Amber Reverie, blending it with jasmine to create a warm, enveloping scent while contributing to the lotion’s skin-conditioning properties.
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Aromatherapy
Vanilla’s familiar sweetness is associated with comfort and relaxation. Its warm aroma can evoke fond memories and a sense of reassurance, inviting a moment to pause and unwind.
Vetiver
Vetiveria zizanioides
Extracted from the roots, vetiver oil has a deep, earthy, woody scent with smoky undertones. Alongside its aromatic character, it is valued in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning and antioxidant properties.
How we use it
We use vetiver essential oil in Verdant Drift, pairing it with sandalwood to give the blend depth and a lasting earthy base.
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Aromatherapy
Vetiver’s earthy aroma brings a sense of grounding to the daily ritual. Its deep, enveloping scent provides a comforting backdrop for quiet moments, inviting you to slow down and unwind.
Sandalwood
Santalum album
Distilled from the heartwood, sandalwood essential oil is valued for its sweet, woody, balsamic aroma and its skin-conditioning properties.
How we use it
We use sandalwood essential oil in Verdant Drift, pairing it with vetiver to create a warm, lasting aromatic base while contributing to the formula’s skin-conditioning character.
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Aromatherapy
In traditional aromatherapy, sandalwood is valued for its association with relaxation, inner peace and emotional balance. Its warm, woody aroma offers a comforting accompaniment to meditation and quiet reflection, inviting a busy mind to slow down.