Natural fragrances: happy skin, happy soul

From the nose to the heart: In selected products, lavera uses valuable essential oils to turn your cleansing and skin care routine into a genuine wellness experience. This section explains how essential oils are made and, most importantly, how they indulge your sense of smell.

The importance of fragrances

Production of essential oils

How a natural fragrance works

The lavera fragrance families

The sense of smell plays a crucial role in conveying sensory perceptions and emotions. Scents and odours create immediate impressions that travel directly to the olfactory bulb in the brain. This area, along with the limbic system, serves as the emotional centre. It's no surprise that certain scents evoke nostalgic feelings and trigger vivid memories, possibly from childhood. Beyond that, fragrances, like the natural essential oils and hydrolats found in lavera products, can offer a range of effects on the body and senses, such as stimulation, invigoration, activation, relaxation, and balance.

A labour of love: how essential oils are produced

The gifts of nature never cease to amaze. Natural fragrance ingredients are produced by extracting the very best from the offerings of nature. Every part of a fruit or plant can be used, whether the peel, kernel, seeds, leaves, flowers, buds, stems, roots, resin or twigs.

Lavera’s natural fragrances are primarily formulated with essential oils, which are fragrant, complex organic liquids extracted from plants. Some plants produce them in what is known as secretory cells, and they have numerous different components.

The method used to extract essential oils depends on the plant source. Three different, sometimes very complex processes are used to produce them:

Pressing the parts of the plant that contain an essential oil, e.g. the seeds or pods
Extraction, where an alcohol-based substance is used to capture the fragrance.
Distillation, a very popular and widely used method which draws out fragrant components using hot steam.

This is how natural fragrances are made

Fragrances typically have a three-tier structure. Different notes come to light in each tier, so that the scent profile evolves over time, starting with the top note, which provides the first impression of the fragrance shortly after applying deodorant, perfume or a delicately scented body lotion.

These mostly fleeting notes disappear after about 15 minutes, giving way to the heart notes which can persist for several hours and define the general character of the fragrance.

Popular heart notes include floral and spicy scents.

The heart note is eventually ‘displaced’ by the base note, which emerges after approximately 6 hours and typically consists of very persistent woody, powdery, leathery or sweet aromas (e.g. gourmand scents such as vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and sugar).

The essence of lavera's body cleansing and care products lies in natural fragrances. Embrace the scents of nature throughout the year with lavera. Our beauty products are scented solely with 100% natural essential oils or perfumes.

The harmoniously blended natural fragrances add a unique touch to our natural cosmetics, providing a diverse range of scent experiences. Whether you prefer a fresh, floral, delicate, or bold fragrance, discover your ideal scent now!

Natural fragrances- the soul of the product

Our many years of expertise have given us the know-how to give our innovative natural cosmetic products that je ne sais quoi with unique scents. Are you familiar with our Hydro Refresh moisturising range? This ultra-light facial skin care range astonishes with its refreshing citrusy fragrance, with zesty top notes of lime and lemon. This lightness is also reflected in the aquatic-floral heart note which is rounded off by classic base notes of tonka, vanilla and patchouli.

We belong together: our fragrance families

Tangy citrus scents are not only delicious, they also lift the mood!

In the universe of lavera’s natural fragrances, citrus scents stand for pure joie de vivre! Combined with other plant ingredients, uplifting essential oils of orange and lime can exert refreshing and invigorating effects. These zesty citrus extracts brighten the mood and bring a sense of serenity.

Probably because they smell like summer! Fans of zesty and tangy citrus fruits love their refreshing and mood-boosting scent all year round, because they bring a touch of summer joy straight to your bathroom, especially during the darker months of the year.

Floral scents: A flower meadow in your bathroom

Who doesn’t want to switch off, even for a moment? The warm, feminine and sweet natural scent of roses, lavender and other flowers can have a soothing effect which is ideal in times of stress! The floral, sweet yet fresh natural fragrances of some of our products have both calming and uplifting effects. Just close your eyes and let their scent transport you to a field of flowers. Natural floral fragrances are the epitome of femininity with their elegant, delicate and timeless notes.

Fruity-sweet fragrances: juicy and delicious!

Dulcet notes of berry, tangy, fresh apple, or the exotic scent of coconuts: The universe of fruit scents epitomises invigorating wellness! The delicious, sweet and even tart notes which make up our lavera fragrances are both invigorating and refreshing. Natural fruit scents have one thing in common: They make for a fresh and fruity fragrance experience!

Basis sensitiv: The time-honoured lavera fragrance

The unmistakable scent of the basis sensitiv range is a classic for many and has been the hallmark of our proven basic products for the whole family for many decades. The heady interplay of tangy citrus, floral organic rose and sweet, warm vanilla and sandalwood makes for invigorating moments and natural body care to be enjoyed from head to toe! With its finely crafted composition, this classic fragrance is loved by adults and children alike. Are you addicted to it too?

Distinctively manly: Men Sensitiv

The Men Sensitiv range is characterised by its refreshingly distinctive fragrance. The fresh, masculine scent draws you in with its top note of orange and bergamot. The heart note features various essential oils such as sage and rosemary with hints of lavender. This special lavera fragrance is rounded off by warm, smoky and woody notes of sandalwood and cedar. Whether in the light Moisturising Cream, the Calming After-Shave Balm or the refreshing 3 in 1 Shower Gel, the natural Men Sensitiv fragrance provides a long-lasting sensation of freshness.