Organic Ash Leaf Hydrosol: Purification and balance for the skin and well-being

OFLORALE's Ash hydrosol ( Fraxinus excelsior ) is obtained by gentle distillation of ash leaves from organic farming. Known for its draining, anti-inflammatory and purifying properties, it is a natural ally for the skin, joints and general well-being.

INCI: Fraxinus Excelsior Leaf Water

A hydrolate of balance and lightness

Ash, a symbol of vitality and harmony, has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties. Its hydrosol is particularly appreciated for its detoxifying and purifying action, ideal to accompany beauty treatments and support body balance.

Ash: drainage and natural regeneration

Rich in natural active ingredients such as flavonoids and tannins, this hydrosol acts to stimulate the elimination of toxins, soothe inflammation, and gently purify the skin.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Fraxinus excelsior
• Part used: Leaves
• Other names: Common ash, tree of life
• Names in other languages: Ash Tree (English), Esche (German)
• Type of culture: Organic
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Fraxinus Excelsior Leaf Water

Benefits of Ash hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Purifies oily and acne-prone skin.
• Tones and soothes skin prone to redness or irritation.

For health:

• Supports the elimination of toxins and helps drain excess.
• Soothes joint discomfort thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra, it promotes energetic balance and anchoring.
• Contributes to a feeling of physical and emotional lightness.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Purifying Lotion: Apply to face to reduce blemishes and refresh skin.
• Soothing treatment: Spray on irritated areas to calm and tone.

For health:

• Draining drink: Dilute a tablespoon in a glass of water to stimulate the elimination of toxins.
• Relaxing massage: Mix with a vegetable oil to massage the joint areas.

Emotional well-being:

• Harmonizing Spray: Diffuse into the air to create a calming and balanced atmosphere.
• Relaxing bath: Add a few spoonfuls of hydrosol to the water for a revitalizing effect.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Aromatherapy and detoxifying plants by Lydia Bosson: A guide to the benefits of hydrosols and draining plants.
2. The secrets of medicinal plants by Michel Pierre: An exploration of the virtues of plants, including ash.
3. Plants and joints: natural well-being by Danièle Festy: A book dedicated to plants for joint and muscle comfort.

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.