FRANGIPANI AND SKIN CARE

Frangipani (Plumeria) is a beautiful tropical plant, native to warm climatic areas of the Pacific Islands, South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. Consequently, it grows profusely in places like Vanuatu and Hawaii. In fact, the Frangipani flower has long been treasured by the Melanesians and Polynesians for flower arrangements (such as the Lei) and for medicinal purposes. Also known as the Lei Flower, Frangipanis grow as high as 10 metres in tropical regions whereas in milder climates, their growth is restricted to shrubs or small trees. These plants have thick succulent branches, spaced well apart with long leather, fleshy leaves in clusters near the branch tips.

Frangipani trees prefer dry, sandy soil in full sun. They don't like the cold and are deciduous (although in tropical climates like Vanuatu they may remain evergreen throughout). Plumeria is an extremely durable plant in that it can be grown in colder climates, as a potted plant, which you move inside or outside depending on the outside temperature. There are over 100 different varieties of Plumeria.

The Frangipani flower comes in a vast range of stunning colors with a wonderful, intoxicating fragrance. Colors range from white, pink, yellow, multiple pastels to deep red. Some variaties produce smaller flowers than others. Flowering lasts up to three months at a time. Cut blooms last for several days in water. The Frangipani flower has a strong, delicious perfume which is even more prominent in the late afternoon, evenings and at night.

Wax-like in appearance with sweet fragrant clusters of flowers, Frangipani is Vanuatu's most popular flower. It's also arguably the most popular flower in the world and is certainly a "jewel of the South Pacific". Plumeria is one of the most exotic of all fauna and flora with invigorating scents that are known to affect the way people feel. There is nothing quite like the sweet fragrance of Plumeria in flower to uplift your spirits ... It's no wonder the native Ni Vanuatu people (Melanesians) continue to use the Frangipani plant extensively for decorative and medicinal purposes to this day.

Frangipani Essential Oil is an exotic essential oil and an "absolute". As such, it is highly sort after, in spite of being quite an expensive essential oil. It is renowned for its aromatic qualities of: -

	soothing;
	relaxing;
	toning;
	self awareness;
	being at home with your inner self and inner body;
	heightened awareness, confidence, and motivation.

Frangipani essential oil can be found throughout our "Unpredictable" skin care range for women.