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LevensESSENTIE Gold™
LevensESSENTIE Gold™ is a unique Paul Penders family recipe, the extract of 22 specifically selected organic herbs that delivers extraordinary benefits to your skin, body & hair!
LevensESSENTIE Gold®, which means “Essence of Life” in Dutch, is a unique feature of our cosmetics.
It is an intensely powerful herbal extract of 22 organically grown herbs, a tradition passed down from generation to generation, formulated by Paul’s beloved grandmother some 100 years ago. It brings balance to the skin and body, in a way similar to Ayurvedic principles.
Ayurveda offers effective natural therapies by healing from the inside; it addresses the roots of imbalance and restores good health.
The 22 organic herbs of LevensESSENTIE Gold® are in ALL our products, including skincare, makeup and hair care, because when your skin is in balance it displays health and radiance and your skin feels soft and moisturized; truly, naturally beautiful.
Angelica Archangelica (Angelica)
Cosmetic uses: Mild anti-microbial herbs to soothe irritation.
Lavender (Lavandula Vera)
Cosmetic uses: Characteristic fresh fragrance, used to soothe, strengthen and balance mood.
Arnica (Arnica Montana)
Cosmetic uses: Promotes healing, stimulates circulation and as a natural anti-irritant.
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
Cosmetic uses: Used to tone and improve circulation.
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis)
Cosmetic uses: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant.
Nettle (Urtica Dioica)
Cosmetic uses: Used to tone and improve circulation.
Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita)
Cosmetic uses: Calming quality, improved tissue regeneration and soothes skin.
Pegaga (Centella Asiatica)
Cosmetic uses: Cleanses skin impurities and improves blood circulation.
ElderFlower (Sambucus Nigra)
Cosmetic uses: Stimulating and antiseptic.
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)
Cosmetic uses: Purifies with antiseptic, anti inflammatory, cools and soothes.
Ginger (Zingiber Officinalis)
Cosmetic uses: Stimulating and cleanses.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
Cosmetic uses: Stimulating circulation, and metabolic processes.
Ginseng Root (Panax Quinquefolia)
Cosmetic uses: Improves elasticity of aging skin. Stimulates the production of collagen.
Sage (Salvia Officinalis)
Cosmetic uses: Effective for skin disruptions and treats hair imbalances.
HoneySuckle (Lonicera Japonica)
Cosmetic uses: Strong anti-inflammatory effect on skin.
St.John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
Cosmetic uses: Used to tone, strengthen, heal and calm the skin.
Hop (Humulus Lupulus)
Cosmetic uses: Calms the nervous system and strengthens the skin.
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
Cosmetic uses: Natural antibiotic with fungicide, stimulates circulation.
Horse Tail (Equisetum Hyemale)
Cosmetic uses: To add colour and sparkle to soaps, candles, shampoos and body gel bases.
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana)
Cosmetic uses: Soothes, also as astringent for smooth skin.
Juniper (Juniperus Communis)
Cosmetic uses: Stimulates and strongly purifies.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Cosmetic uses: Used to stimulate and tone. Antiseptic. Also used for its astringent action.