Ingredient

Nettle Leaves

Urtica Dioica

Used in perfumes for its herbaceous notes, the humble nettle is also often found in skincare and haircare products thanks to its soothing properties.

Weed, or not a weed? That is the question.

Nettles are widespread all over the world as they thrive in almost every soil and tolerate many different climates. 

Foe of toddlers and clumsy people, they can provoke an intense burning sensation on the skin (which is where their colloquial name "stinging nettles" comes from). The infamous sting is caused by the tiny hairs covering the plant, a defence system the plant has developed against herbivores. 

Fortunately, nettles lose this unpleasant quality when dried and, paradoxically, tend to soothe the skin!

Nettles through history

Both the ancient Egyptians and the ancient Greeks reportedly used nettles to massage onto aches. The Romans were fans, too; it is thought that they rubbed themselves with stinging nettles to keep warm. Ouch! Don’t try that one at home.