The ancient Greeks and Romans held the pear in high esteem, believing it to be a symbol of the love goddesses Aphrodite and Venus. Full of natural humectants, pears balance the skin’s moisture levels, keeping it supple.

The delicately-flowered magnolia is far more than just a pretty face. Its petals and bark are regularly used in herbal remedies to combat a variety of maladies from menstrual cramps to anxiety.