Ingredient

Hop Oil (Humulus Lupulus)

Humulus lupulus

Putting hop flowers in warm water to drink or bathe is like singing an incantation to call Mr. Sandman. Relax, think about a calm place you love ... zzz.

Hops will grow anywhere, except in desert areas. The female and the male plant grow separately and despite its appealing flowers, the male type is less reputed than the female, whose edible papery flowers are celebrated for their use in beer making. The green resinous cones are harvested in autumn and are used to give the beverage a bitter flavor with nuances depending on the hop's varieties.

Between all its components, myrcene is probably the most important, giving the oil its main aroma and a soothing effect on the mind and skin. Moreover, it is thought to be very cleansing, helping to preserve beer longer, and therefore any kind of product it's used in.