This month, the plant portrait is Quince or Cydonia Oblonga. (It’s scientific name).
The Quince is a delicate, vulnerable fruit that has learned to protect itself. Although covered with a soft, downy coating, the fruit’s skin is thick and waxy. Even when fully ripe, the bright yellow, aromatically fragrant fruit is not usually suitable for eating and it’s bitter taste makes it unappealing to animals.
Woody structures in the fruit retain moisture and when cooked and sweetened, create an enticing aroma. Therefore, it is often used to make jellies, compotes, juices and cakes.
Its high mucilage content combines essential oils and fats with water and is used to relieve irritation. For example, mucilaginous compresses made from the crushed seeds can be applied to wounds and inflamed joints. In addition, the mucilage can be used as a gargle for sore throats.
Quince in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care
In the same way that the fruit guards itself while being outwardly soft, quince protects your skin while allowing it to breathe, soothing and balancing the moisture content of your skin.
Biodynamically cultivated quince seed extract is used in the following Dr. Hauschka products:
Quince Day Cream, Revitalizing Mask, Lemon Lemongrass Vitalizing Body Milk, Quince Hydrating Body Milk, Rose Nurturing Body Cream, Tinted Day Cream, Volume Mascara, Soothing Mask and Regenerating Serum. (Listed as Cydonia in all of these products.)
As a reminder, if you don’t see the Dr. Hauschka product that you want on my website, I can always order it for you.
If you have never experienced a luxurious Dr. Hauschka treatment, now is the time. (and receive a free travel sized Quince Day Cream).
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