Milk of Orange Blossoms is a gentle botanical cleansing astringent from history that is perfect for oily, acne-prone skin and is formulated to help tone and cleanse naturally!

To USE: Give this milk lotion a vigorous shake. Use a sponge or cotton ball to apply some liquid to the cotton ball and apply it to your skin. You don't need to rinse off unless you feel the need. 

NOTE: With the cold temperatures, please remember that your Milks may be delivered without any milkiness. The milkiness comes from the tincture of Gum of Benjamin and how it's heated. Still, no matter how milky we can get it to look, once the finished product hits cold temperatures, the stability of retaining that milky color disappears. So if you receive the milk without much milkiness, know this is a natural process that happens in very cold weather. It does not change the effectiveness of the product. If you have questions, please ask. :) 

If you love our Milk of Roses, you will adore our Milk of Orange Blossoms. Milk of Roses is by far the most popular cosmetic "milk" in history, but others were also around. It doesn't have 'milk' in- it's more about the product's color. In our archives, we have many, many references to "toilet milk" and skin lotions." The popularity of specific scents vary throughout history, but orange blossom was one of the few, like rose, that was generally used in all centuries. Orange Blossoms historically were procured by enfleurage, which involves taking the fresh blossoms and putting them on screens loaded with fat. This technique isn't often used much as it is very, very expensive, whereas Neroli is extracted by steam distillation. Neroli oil is also very expensive but has similar but different notes. 

HISTORY: 
The bitter orange tree is native to eastern Africa and tropical Asia, but it is today grown throughout the Mediterranean region. Bitter orange blossom water was used for skin cleaning and refreshing in ancient Cyprus, and many still use this water today. The peels of bitter oranges ( where orange blossoms come from) have been used for centuries in ancient and folk medicines, with other medicinal products than just cosmetics. For example, herbal teas were made with the peels because of their digestive and carminative properties.

Historically, Bitter Orange was also used in the production of stomachic, carminative, and laxative products. Before the 17th century, neroli oil was a highly traded commodity. It was also used in ancient Egypt, traditional Chinese medicine and to help fight the plague. Neroli's popularity started in the 17th century. The story goes that Italian aristocrats adored it because the Duchess of Bracciano was said to use the Bitter Orange Essential Oil to perfume her gloves and her bathwater. By the end of the 17th century, she was noted as having introduced it as a fashionable fragrance. Although there is a slight difference between Neroli and Orange Blossoms, today many times they are lumped together. Fun Fact- In 1909 –The Florida House of Representatives approved the orange blossom (citrus sinensis) as the official State Flower of Florida.

The scent of Neroli refreshing with sweet flowery notes and a few green and spicy notes mixed in. On the other hand, Orange blossom is close, but the notes are a little different. Orange blossom is usually described as having a sweeter warmer smell with more floral notes. Neroli is extracted by steam distillation and orange blossom is extracted via a process of enfleurage. 


Romance
Orange Blossoms have long been used in weddings because of both its calming properties and its aphrodisiac effects. The general thought is that this originated in China where Orange Blossoms symbolized innocence and chastity. It is one of the few plants that blooms and bears fruit at the same which is why many cultures associate it with Fertility. This would be a great wedding gift. 


Aromatherapy/ Energies/ Chakras: 
Sacral chakra 
Located at the pelvic area it is associated with pleasure, creativity, sensuality, and emotions You can work on this chakra by balancing your life/ self and getting in touch with your emotions. BUT WAIT- read below! these are similar in our modern ideology as well as historical thoughts!

Ironically they are very similar. Orange Blossom Water was touted as helping to cure historical ailments. "Orange Flower water is held in high esteem for its aromatic properties and ability to ease tension, anxiety, and hysteric complaints..."  

NOTE: Historically, hysteria was thought to manifest itself in women (female hysteria) with a variety of symptoms, including anxiety, shortness of breath, fainting, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, as well as sexually forward behavior. These symptoms mimic symptoms of other more definable diseases and create a case for arguing against the validity of hysteria as an actual disease, and it is often implied that it is an umbrella term for an indefinable illness One of the early definitive works on hysteria was Paul Briquet's study involving 400 hysterical patients from 1849 to 1859. - wikipedia.org


PROPERTIES: 
Some believe the scent can reduce the levels of cortisol in the brain, leading to a sense of feeling calm. Orange Blossom is said to stimulate and regenerate skin cells because of it's anti-scarring properties. This is great for the face and aging skin. It helps with age spots, scars, acne, and it is said to promote calm with helping to fight wrinkles and fine lines. Orange Blossoms are also said to have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties. This skin lotion will help treat pimples and acne, plus reduce redness associated with breakouts. It can also treat oily skin, reduce fine lines, and hydrate all skin types. WIN-WIN!
Attributes: 
1. Rejuvenate & Brighten your skin
2. Moisturizing The Skin
3. Calming Effects for the skin and a better night’s sleep
4. Help Treat Stress &Anxiety - FUN FACT: *****Orange Blossoms have been used historically as a natural remedy for anxiety, depression, and stress. Enjoy the scent of this lovely product!
5. Skin Inflammation & Redness
6. Cleansing Properties
7. Softens The Skin
8. Wonderful For Oily Skin
9. Helping With Acne
 
Ingredients: Orange Flower Water, Orange Flower Hydrosol, Alcohol, Almond Oil, Vegetable Glycerine
NOTE: It may separate. Shake extremely well to combine
( Once it's combined, it will look a little white like "milk") 
 
LBCC Historical Disclaimer: 
 
Disclaimer: For External use Only. Please note,  I am not making any legal claims on the healing or potential of this or any product on our site. Always consult a physician. The information contained on this site is general in nature, and for historical and informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare provider or other medical professionals. None of the statements on this site are recommendations on how to treat any particular disease or health-related condition. Our Cosmetic and Apothecary products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are again not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. These items and information are for educational purposes only!