Here comes the time of rebirth, and flowers, everywhere. On our dresses, in our homes, our gardens, parks, cities. Flowers are wonderful daily companions, but also precious allies of our beauty. From floral waters to vegetable oils, through perfumes, they slip into many beauty products to bring all their virtues. Overview of these ingredients in bouquets and petals.
Floral water is the star of hydration. A floral water, also called hydrolat, is obtained after distillation of a plant. It is used after removing make-up or cleansing the skin, to refresh or tone the face. It is also found in many product formulations, such as tonic waters, creams and moisturizers. There are a multitude of them, in response to many skin or hair problems. How to choose them well? Detour among our favorites:
- cornflower floral water:refreshing and regenerating, ideal for sensitive skin and around the eyes
- rose floral water:anti-ageing, refreshing and toning
- chamomile floral water:soothing and rebalancing, it is ideal for sensitive and dry skin and irritated scalps
- orange blossom floral water:toning and regenerating, we love it for its fragrance and its radiant action
- lavender floral water:stimulating and regulating, it is both soothing and recommended for the care of combination, oily skin with imperfections
- Immortelle flower or Italian helichrysum floral water:perfect for the care of sensitive skin or skin prone to redness, for its soothing and calming action
- geranium floral water:astringent and rebalancing, it is ideal for combination to oily skin
The flowers can give rise to many vegetable oils and beauty oils. Beauty oil can be pure, it is then a vegetable oil from flowers, seeds or fruits, or formulated, it is then composed of several vegetable oils and/or essential oils. The specificity of the oil lies in the "actives" it contains, which are found in the plants from which it comes. These active ingredients mainly consist of vitamins A, E, D and K and essential fatty acids. Thanks to its concentration of active ingredients, it maintains skin hydration by restoring the hydrolipidic film. It protects, softens, softens and plumps all skin types. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, it penetrates the epidermis well while preventing premature aging.
We also find vegetable oils from flowers in many moisturizing treatments for the body or face, in the form of creams, but also in many hair treatments, which are crazy about floral oils!
As with floral waters, here is a brief overview of the most recognized floral oils:
- borage oil:regenerating and restorative, it restores elasticity and tone to mature skin
- Evening primrose oil:it is particularly recommended for the care of mature skin with loss of density and skin suppleness.
- calendula oil:soothing, it is ideal for sensitive and fragile skin
- Black cumin oil:perfect for the care of combination, oily skin with imperfections, it is recognized for its regulating and balancing action
- Monoi oil:obtained from unrefined coconut oil and real macerated Tiare flowers, it sublimates and nourishes the skin and hair
Flowers are also very present in essential oils. We have selected the best in terms of anti-stress and relaxation properties, to always have on hand! Pay attention to the precautions for use;)
- ylang ylang essential oil:it calms nervous tension, soothes and de-stress
- true lavender essential oil:relaxing and calming, it provides serenity and well-being
- orange blossom essential oil:soothing, it is ideal for sleeping well
The rose is an ingredient with a thousand virtues. We love it as much for its qualities as for its delicate fragrance. Rose oil contains many beneficial substances for the skin. Its reputation is well established for its formidable action on scars and wrinkles. It contributes to cell renewal and repairs damaged areas of the skin to preserve its youthfulness. Rich in essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6), antioxidants (especially vitamin E) and retinol, it helps repair damaged skin (acne scars, burns) . This high concentration of fatty acids improves the hydrolipidic barrier and the firmness of the skin:it is also ideal for preventing or reducing wrinkles. With fresh and floral notes, Rose hydrosol (or rose floral water) comes from the petals. It is perfect for all skin types, even the most sensitive:it soothes redness and inflammation, while providing comfort, softness and hydration. Astringent and invigorating, it tightens pores and leaves skin smooth and firm. Finally, it is appreciated for its harmonizing, relaxing and calming qualities.
