Organic Raspberry Leaf Hydrosol: Softness and balance for the skin and feminine well-being

OFLORALE's Raspberry Hydrosol ( Rubus idaeus ) is obtained by gentle distillation of raspberry leaves from organic farming. Known for its soothing, toning and balancing properties, it is a natural ally for skin health, hormonal well-being and emotional harmony.

INCI: Rubus Idaeus Leaf Water

An ancestral plant for beauty and well-being

Used for centuries in herbal medicine, raspberry is renowned for its benefits on hormonal regulation and its soothing properties. Its hydrosol, rich in tannins and flavonoids, offers a delicate and effective treatment to balance the body and soothe the mind.

Raspberry bush: balance and natural regeneration

This hydrosol acts gently to tone and purify the skin, while providing natural support for the female cycle. It helps soothe menstrual discomfort and strengthen emotional harmony.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Rubus idaeus
• Part used: Leaves
• Other names: Mount Ida bramble, cultivated bramble
• Names in other languages: Raspberry (English), Himbeere (German)
• Type of culture: Organic
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Rubus Idaeus Leaf Water

Benefits of Raspberry Hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Tones and refreshes sensitive or tired skin.
• Brings softness and radiance to dull skin.

For health:

• Supports hormonal well-being and helps soothe menstrual discomfort.
• Aids digestion thanks to its astringent and soothing effect.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the sacred chakra, it promotes emotional balance and creativity.
• Soothes tension and brings a feeling of serenity.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Toning Lotion: Spray on face to refresh and balance skin.
• Radiance treatment: Mix with a light vegetable oil to hydrate and brighten the complexion.

For health:

• Soothing infusion: Dilute a tablespoon in herbal tea for a calming effect on the menstrual cycle.
• Digestive Support: Add to a beverage to soothe digestive discomfort.

Emotional well-being:

• Harmonizing Spray: Diffuse into the air to bring a feeling of calm and balance.
• Relaxation ritual: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a soothing moment.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Hydrosols for Female Well-Being by Lydia Bosson: A guide dedicated to hydrosols to support hormonal health.
2. Plants and feminine cycles by Michel Pierre: An exploration of plants beneficial for hormonal balance, including the raspberry bush.
3. Emotional aromatherapy by Danièle Festy: A reference on the use of hydrosols for emotional harmony.

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.