Ceylon lemongrass leaf Organic* origin, Hydrosol (Cymbopogon nardus) - OFLORALE

Ceylon Citronella: A powerful natural purifying and repellent tonic

Ceylon lemongrass, famous for its fresh, lemony aroma, is a plant that has been used for centuries for its medicinal and repellent properties. It is valued for its ability to purify the air, soothe skin irritations and repel insects. In cosmetic care, it helps rebalance oily skin and refresh the complexion.

Ceylon Lemongrass: A purifying and refreshing ally
Used in cosmetics for its tonic and astringent effect, lemongrass hydrosol is ideal for oily or blemish-prone skin. It can also be used to soothe insect bites. In aromatherapy, its invigorating scent helps to clarify the mind and energize the body.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Cymbopogon nardus
• Part used: Leaves
• Other names: Java citronella
• Names in other languages: Citronella (English), Citronellgras (German)
• Type of culture: Organic farming
• Place of production: Ceylon
• INCI designation: Cymbopogon Nardus Water

Benefits of Ceylon lemongrass hydrosol

• In cosmetics: This hydrosol purifies the skin, tightens pores and refreshes the complexion. It is particularly recommended for oily or acne-prone skin.
• For health: Its soothing action is effective in calming itching and insect bites. It is also used for its antiseptic and antifungal properties.
• Emotional Well-being and Chakra: Lemongrass is linked to the solar chakra and helps to enhance mental clarity and physical energy. Its invigorating scent energizes the body and mind.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Astringent tonic: Spray the hydrosol on the face after cleansing to tighten pores and balance sebum production.
• Purifying Lotion: Apply to a cotton pad to purify and refresh oily or combination skin.

For health:

• Itch reducer: Apply the hydrosol directly to insect bites to soothe irritation.
• Mild antiseptic: Use the hydrosol locally on small wounds for its antiseptic action.

Emotional well-being

• Revitalizing Spray: Spray the hydrosol into the air to freshen the atmosphere and stimulate the mind.
• Energizing bath: Add a few tablespoons to your bath for an invigorating and tonic effect.

Conservation :
Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy:

• Practical aromatherapy by Nerys Purchon: A guide to the use of essential oils and hydrosols in everyday life.
• Phytotherapy and aromatherapy by Michel Faucon: A reference work on the use of plants and hydrosols for medicinal purposes.
• Hydrolats: Therapeutics of floral waters by Lydia Bosson: An essential book for discovering and using hydrolats in care and health.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Organic* agriculture
Origin of controlled organic farming:
- Certified AB, ECOCERT or BIO Europe, for food products.
- Certified BIO Cosmetic or CosmeBio, for cosmetic products or for room fragrance diffusion.
No use of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. For essential oils and hydrosols: hydrodistillation or slow steam distillation for optimal preservation of active ingredients and olfactory components. Some plant origins are wild and not cultivated, so in principle they are organic and certified as such.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.