The poppy: Symbol of gentleness and tranquility

The poppy, a symbol of delicacy and peace, has been used since ancient times for its calming properties. In hydrosol form, it offers incomparable softness to the skin and helps soothe agitated minds. Its composition, rich in mucilages and alkaloids, gives it moisturizing, softening and soothing properties, perfect for dry and irritated skin.

Poppy petal: An ally for the skin and the mind
The poppy is an emblematic plant of the fields. The hydrosol extracted from its petals is ideal for soothing and relaxing treatments. It calms irritations, deeply moisturizes and helps restore the elasticity of the skin. In aromatherapy, it is used to promote sleep and relax the mind.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Papaver rhoeas
• Part used: Petals
• Other names: Wild poppy, Red poppy
• Names in other languages: Corn Poppy (English), Klatschmohn (German)
• Type of culture: Organic farming
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Papaver Rhoeas Floral Water

Benefits of poppy hydrosol

• In cosmetics: Poppy hydrosol is ideal for dry, sensitive or irritated skin. It soothes redness, softens and moisturizes.
• For health: Its calming properties help promote sleep and soothe nervous tension.
• Well-being emotions and chakra: The poppy is linked to the heart chakra, promoting relaxation and inner peace.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Soothing Toner: Apply Poppy Hydrosol to face after cleansing to calm irritation and hydrate skin.
• Sensitive Skin Lotion: Add it to your moisturizers to soothe and soften fragile skin.

For health:

• Relaxing infusion: Dilute a tablespoon of poppy hydrosol in a herbal tea before going to bed to promote relaxation and sleep.
• Soothing bath: Add a few tablespoons of hydrosol to the bath water for a moment of intense relaxation.

Emotional well-being

• Calming spray: Spray the hydrosol in the room to create a calming atmosphere conducive to relaxation.
• Relaxing massage: Use it in combination with vegetable oils for a calming and hydrating massage.

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

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy:

• Medicinal Plants of Europe by Jean-Michel Morel: A guide to European medicinal plants with detailed information on the properties and uses of the poppy.
• Danielle Festy's Aromatherapy of Emotions : A book dedicated to the use of essential oils and hydrosols for emotional well-being.
• Secrets of plants and aromatherapy by Michel Faucon: A practical guide that covers the benefits of plants and hydrosols, including poppy.

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.