At Floragy, we embrace the therapeutic power of essential oils, crafting skincare products that harness their natural benefits. Derived from plants, these concentrated oils are brimming with skin-loving compounds. Essential oils like lavender and rose geranium are at the heart of our formulations, celebrated for their soothing, anti-inflammatory, and balancing properties. They’re perfect for addressing concerns such as dryness, acne, or redness. When blended with nourishing carrier oils, they deeply hydrate, rejuvenate, and support a radiant complexion. Beyond their skin benefits, the gentle, uplifting aromas of essential oils enhance every self-care ritual, bringing a sense of calm and balance to your daily routine.
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Lavender
At Floragy, we’re proud to use lavender essential oil sourced from the beautiful Castle Farm in Kent, a family-run estate celebrated for its sustainably grown, aromatic lavender. This pure and potent essential oil is at the heart of our skincare formulations, offering a wealth of benefits for the skin and senses. Known for its soothing and restorative qualities, it’s perfect for promoting calm, balance, and skin health.
Key skincare benefits of our Lavender essential oil:
- Calming: Gently reduces redness and irritation, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
- Balancing: Helps regulate oil production, supporting a clear, radiant complexion.
- Healing: Enhances the skin’s natural repair process, aiding in scar and blemish reduction.
- Hydrating: Leaves skin soft, nourished, and beautifully supple.
With its enchanting aroma and proven benefits, lavender essential oil transforms your skincare routine into a moment of relaxation and self-care.
Find it in: Restore, Rejuvenate, Nurture and No.3 Hair Oils.
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About Castle Farm Lavender
- The Alexander Family have been farming in the Darenth Valley since 1892 when James Alexander brought down 17 milking cows on the train from Ayrshire in Scotland.
- Over 100 acres of Lavender are grown at Castle Farm – making us the largest Lavender grower in the UK.
- If the rows were joined end to end, the total length would stretch 125 miles, from here to Bristol!
- In the spring all the Lavender rows are weeded by hand – a big job! In summer, we hand cut over 30,000 bunches of our beautiful ‘Folgate’ Lavender variety for sale as fresh or dried bunches. By picking at exactly the right time, and kiln- drying the bunches, we can preserve the dark blue colour.
- Most of our Lavender crop is machine-harvested and distilled on the farm to extract precious essential oils, for use in fine perfumes, toiletries, scented household products, candles and relaxing aromatherapy.
- The quantity of oil in the plants varies hugely each year and is dependent on weather conditions from April to July. More oil is produced in hot, dry seasons.
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How is Lavender Oil harvested?
- Lavender grows wild in many Mediterranean regions, often in dry conditions. The plant cells naturally manufacture oil, which helps to reduce water evaporation from the leaves.
- In late July, flowers and stems are cut by a specialist machine and blown into a trailer. At the distillery, these flowers are heated with high pressure steam.
- The cells expand, burst and release the oil into the steam, which is collected and cooled to condense back to water – now carrying the oil.
- As it settles, the oil floats on the water and can be collected.
- The remaining water holds the subtle fragrance, and this ‘Lavender Water’ can be used as an ingredient in lotions and creams as well as being perfect for spraying on linen when ironing.
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Rose Geranium
At Floragy, we proudly incorporate rose geranium essential oil sourced from trusted, sustainable growers in South Africa, where the plant thrives in its ideal climate. Known for its delicate, rosy fragrance and incredible skin-enhancing properties, this essential oil is a cornerstone of our natural skincare range. Valued for centuries, rose geranium essential oil is celebrated for its ability to nurture, balance, and revitalise all skin types.
Key skincare benefits of our Rose Geranium essential oil:
- Balancing: Helps regulate sebum production, making it suitable for both oily and dry skin.
- Soothing: Calms redness and irritation, promoting an even, healthy complexion.
- Rejuvenating: Encourages skin elasticity and firmness, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines.
- Purifying: Supports a clear complexion with gentle antibacterial properties.
Its revitalising benefits and uplifting aroma transform your routine into a soothing, restorative self-care ritual.
Find it in: Rejuvenate, Nurture & Restore
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Rose
At Floragy, our luxurious rose essential oil is sourced from the fragrant fields of Bulgaria, renowned for producing the world’s finest roses. This precious oil, extracted from handpicked petals, is revered for its deeply nourishing and rejuvenating properties. Its rich, floral aroma not only enhances your self-care rituals but also brings unparalleled benefits to your skin, making it a key ingredient in our formulations.
Key skincare benefits of our Rose Essential Oil:
- Hydrating: Provides intense moisture, leaving skin soft, plump, and radiant.
- Soothing: Calms redness and irritation, ideal for sensitive or stressed skin.
- Rejuvenating: Enhances skin elasticity and promotes a youthful, glowing complexion.
- Brightening: Helps even out skin tone, reducing the appearance of dark spots.
With its exquisite fragrance and skin-transforming properties, our rose essential oil elevates every skincare moment to one of indulgence and care.
Find it in: Restore Rose Body Oil and Maroc Bath Salts.
A final word from Louisa
"We always mix essential oils with a suitable carrier oil, such as Camellia or Rosehip, to protect the skin and maximise their benefits. Additionally, some oils, like citrus-based ones, can increase photosensitivity, so they should be used with caution during the day. Patch testing is vital to check for allergies or adverse reactions. At Floragy, we prioritise safety by incorporating essential oils in carefully balanced formulations, ensuring they deliver their therapeutic properties without compromising skin health. Respecting the strength of essential oils is key to unlocking their full potential in skincare."
Louisa – Founder of Floragy
Handmade in small batches in Kent
We're proud to hand produce all of our skincare products at our studio in Faversham, Kent, the Garden of England.
