Bamboo Hydrosol: Purity and regeneration for skin and hair

OFLORALE Bamboo Hydrosol ( Bambusa vulgaris ) is obtained by gentle distillation of young bamboo shoots. Appreciated for its remineralizing, purifying and soothing properties, this hydrosol is a valuable ally for strengthening the skin, revitalizing the hair and supporting emotional balance.

INCI: Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Water

A robust and beneficial plant for natural care

Bamboo, a symbol of strength and flexibility, has been used for thousands of years in traditional Asian medicine. Its hydrosol, rich in silica, provides moisturizing and revitalizing care for the skin and hair, while promoting a feeling of inner calm.

Bamboo: remineralization and natural soothing

Thanks to its trace elements and active compounds, this hydrosol strengthens the skin and hair, soothes irritations and deeply hydrates.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Bambusa vulgaris
• Part used: Leaves and stems
• Other names: Yellow bamboo, common bamboo
• Names in other languages: Bamboo (English), Bambus (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI Designation: Bambusa Vulgaris Water Leaf/Stem

Benefits of Bamboo Hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Hydrates and soothes sensitive or dehydrated skin.
• Strengthens hair and restores shine and vitality.

For health:

• Promotes remineralization and tissue strengthening.
• Soothes skin discomfort thanks to its calming properties.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra, it promotes balance and stability.
• Helps reduce mental tension and restore a feeling of lightness.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Moisturizing Lotion: Spray on face to soothe and hydrate skin.
• Hair care: Use as a spray on hair to strengthen and revitalize lengths.

For health:

• Remineralizing treatment: Mix with a cream or vegetable oil to nourish dry or irritated areas.
• Revitalizing drink: Dilute a tablespoon in a glass of water for a gentle mineral boost.

Emotional well-being:

• Soothing Spray: Diffuse into the air to create a calm and balanced atmosphere.
• Relaxing bath: Add a few spoonfuls to your bath water for a moment of relaxation and regeneration.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Hydrolats and hair care by Lydia Bosson: A reference on the benefits of hydrolats for hair.
2. Remineralizing plants and well-being by Michel Pierre: A practical guide to plants rich in trace elements, such as bamboo.
3. Aromatherapy for skin and hair by Danièle Festy: A complete work on plants for natural body care.

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.