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pine needles
The pine tree is an evergreen which can grow to heights of 40m and live for hundreds of years. Pine needle oil is extracted by steam evaporation. The scent is fresh and woody. In the past the dried needles were used as mattress fillers. Legend had it that they kept evil spirits and flea away. The oil lifts and reinvigorates the senses. Pine needles are frequently used in soaps, shampoos and other bath products.
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birch
In the past the beautiful birch tree was of great importance to people in the North. The wood and branches were used for making wheels and brooms. The juice was boiled and used in skincare treatments against acne, while the leaves were used to alleviate fluid retention. Birch grows wild throughout Scandinavia. The leaves are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. Flavonoids are anti-oxidants which helps shield the plant. Flavonoids protect the skin from dehydration. Down through the ages birch has been used as a remedy against hair-loss.
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