Product Description
You're sure to love the soothing aroma of the lightly scented signature lavender and lemongrass blend of The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg Shampoo. Two calming scents come together to create a naturally relaxing shampoo designed to gently yet thoroughly cleanse your hair. Lavender was one of the favorite perennial herbs among 18th- century gardeners. Its name comes from the Latin root lavare ("to wash"), most likely because it was frequently used in baths to help purify the body and spirit.
Features
- Shampoo with rich lather
- Light lavender and lemongrass scent
- 8 oz. bottle
- Made in the USA
- Coordinating items: conditioner, body scrub, body lotion, bath gel
- WILLIAMSBURG exclusive!
Inspiration
In his 1633 book The Great Herball, John Gerard described the distilled water of lavender as "virtuous," whether it be "smelt unto or the temples and forehead bathed therewith." Gardeners of the 17th and 18th centuries relied heavily on herbalists such as Gerard, who also noted lavender's usefulness in perfuming linen, apparel, gloves, and leather. Known for its calming scent, lavender was often worn in one's hat to prevent headaches - even among Revolutionary soldier