Naturally Calm and Relaxed
It has long been known that natural ingredients with aroma or sensory properties like lavender, and essential chamomile, and ylang-ylang oils, when used in combination with a soothing experience such as a bath or shower, can help you to relax. The body responds emotionally, physiologically, and functionally and your sense of well-being may be improved.
The Science of Aromatherapy
It has been clinically proven that when using AVEENO® Stress Relief Body Wash, you are left feeling calm and relaxed. In fact, 96% of those who used the product said that they had a soothing shower experience and that AVEENO® Stress Relief Body Wash left their skin soft and smooth.
More about Lavender, Chamomile, and Ylang-Ylang
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)
- Produced in France, Spain, and countries of the former Soviet Union
- Fragrance: Clean, classic, appeasing
Lavender was a favorite aromatic used by the Romans in their baths and is known to soothe and relax.
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis, A. mixta, Chamomilla matricaria, Ormenis multicolis)
- Produced in France, Morocco, Spain, and Egypt
- Fragrance: Refreshing, aromatic
Chamomile is probably one of the oldest known medicinal plants. It was regarded as the plant’s physician and was thought to keep other plants in good health. Roman chamomile (Anthemic nobilis) is one of the most commonly used in herbology and is an excellent calming and soothing oil.
Ylang-Ylang (Unona odorantissimum, Anonaceae)
- Produced in Reunion, the Comoro Islands, Madagascar, Java, Sumatra, and the Philippines
- Fragrance: Sweet, voluptuous, exotic
Ylang-Ylang, which means "flower of flowers", is a tree that produces beautiful yellow flowers. In the Molucca Islands, people soak ylang-ylang and cucuma flowers in coconut to prepare an ointment called borri-borri that they use for skin care, hair care, and skin disease to prevent fever. It has a soothing effect on the skin and is recommended for oily skin.
Source: The Aromatherapy Workbook, Marcel Levabre, 1996.
