Ethnobotany, Taxonomy, and the Legacy of LINNÉ
At LINNÉ, the sharing of plant knowledge is central to our mission. It’s a principle rooted in science, shaped by history, and inspired...
LINNÉ FIELD NOTES
ROSE GERANIUM
The skin is a semi permeable membrane and what we put on it has the ability to not only penetrate the skin but...
OLIVE LEAF
We incorporate organic olea europaea (OLIVE) leaf into PURIFY and REFRESH so to enjoy its myriad benefits. Olive leaf is known to provide...
CLAY
Let’s hear it for clay! It has a myriad of uses within the context of health and is the material that allowed for...
LEMONS - The Internal Alkalizer
Lemons are high in citric acid. When applied topically the citric acid in lemons may treat acne, even hyperpigmentation, unclog pores, and decrease...
IMMORTELLE
An antispasmodic, anti-allergenic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cicatrisant, antiseptic, emollient, fungicidal, and cytophylactic substance, Helichrysum essential oil is a highly valuable addition to skincare preparations. Evident...
Preserving Product Freshness Without Compromise
The role of preservatives is to extend shelf life and prevent contamination from mold, bacteria, fungus, and yeast. While some skincare products...
FACE MAPPING
Face mapping is traced back to ancient medicinal practices as a way to diagnose and assess an individual's wellbeing. Today, the...
PETITGRAIN SUR FLEURS
We use petitgrain essential oil (a distillation of bitter orange flower, leaves and small twigs) in our REPAIR and BALANCE face oils for...
PALO SANTO
We’ve infused palo santo into our ACTIVATE to further enhance your cleansing ritual. Burning dried wood from the ‘mystical’ palo santo tree and...
ARGAN NUT OIL
Yep, those are goats grazing in a tree. An Argan tree in fact. Regardless of its rough, thorny bark and gangly, crooked branches,...
Fresh Plant Cell Extraction: Enzymatic Technology for Maximum Results
Many of our ingredients are extracted using time-honored methods such as cold-process extraction and steam distillation, preserving their full spectrum of nutrients....
Essential Oils
Essential oils are concentrated volatile compounds that plants produce as part of their own defense mechanisms. We can capture these medicinal constituents through steam...
TURMERIC
We use the CO2 extract of organic turmeric root in our REPAIR face oil and SCRUB mask for its celebrated use as an...
PORIFERA - Nature's Antibacterial Sponge
Did you know that sea sponges are actually multicellular organisms that have been on the planet for approximately 750 million years?! They are...
