Apart from being a integral part in a Gin & Tonic, limes host a number of properties including an antiseptic, antiviral, and antioxidants to name but a few.

It can also help our immune system, easing infection in the respiratory tract and relieve pain in muscles and joints, whilst revitalizing a tired mind and banishing the feeling of apathy, anxiety and depression. This is why Alexandra uses it as a main ingredient in Soveral’s Men's Green Tea & Lime Hair & Body Wash – to put a zing in your shower time!

Its citrus oil scent can help lift and lighten your mood when feeling down. It is also used to fight cellulite and to tone the skin in general. (Look out for Soveral Anti-Cellulite Scrub, coming soon!!)

Originally from Asia, limes were introduced into Europe by the Moors. From there they migrated to the Americas.

Fun Facts

Ships transporting it were called 'lime juicers'. 

Ship crews depended on it to prevent scurvy, because of the high vitamin C content.

If ultraviolet light is directed at the skin of a person that has touched lime juice, the area of skin can become blistered, swollen or darker in colour.

Recently Lia, specialist facialist here at Soveral, had been asked whether steam rooms are good for the skin. Here is Lia's take on steaming and steam rooms:  

Steaming can be excellent for your skin as it is a wonderful way for both your sweat glands (water) and sebaceous glands (oil) to clean themselves and eliminate toxins.

As we all live such hectic lives and a visit to a steam room may not be an option, a simple face stream would suffice. But how often? Twice a week is a happy medium, but here a little tweak. 

 To protect the capillaries from too much heat exposure you could apply a thin layer of Angel Balm to the skin before you go in. You will still be able to sweat through the product as it does not contain emulsifiers.

The product will both protect your capillaries and also have the added benefit of being deeply absorbed into your open pores, allowing maximum nutrition to penetrate.

A final cleanse with a damp flannel will remove all the dirt stuck deep in your pores and leave you super clean too!

A bit of history

Historically, steaming baths were at the heart of community. 

The earliest steam rooms date back to Indus Valley Civilization and the prophet Muhammed is said to have recommended them as early as 600AD.

In Greece they were a place where young athletes would meet to regenerate their muscles, socialise and leave behind the stresses of the day. 

This became almost ritualistic often followed by a cold plunge, and aromatherapy rubs. 

The Roman Empire later adopted steam baths, building luxurious buildings where people could meet to enjoy a taste of the Empire for a small fee.

Image: Steam Room at The Mondrian London where you can find Soveral facial treatment & skincare products

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