Kinkeliba leaf hydrosol: Detoxification and vitality for the skin and mind

OFLORALE's Kinkeliba hydrosol ( Combretum raimbaultii ) is obtained by gentle distillation of kinkeliba leaves. Appreciated for its purifying, draining and tonic properties, it is a natural ally to support elimination functions, revitalize the skin and promote emotional balance.

INCI: Combretum Raimbaultii Leaf Water

A traditional plant for detox and lightness

Kinkeliba, used in West Africa for centuries, is renowned for its detoxifying benefits and its ability to re-energize the body. Its hydrosol, gentler than concentrated extracts, offers balancing care for the skin while supporting a feeling of inner lightness.

Kinkeliba: drainage and natural vigor

Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants, this hydrosol helps purify the epidermis, promote the elimination of toxins and support vitality in cases of fatigue or stress.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Combretum raimbaultii
• Part used: Leaves
• Other names: Kinkéliba, long life herbal tea
• Names in other languages: Kinkeliba (English), sometimes spelled kinkiliba
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Combretum Raimbaultii Water Leaf

Benefits of Kinkeliba hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Purifies and tones combination skin with a tendency to be oily.
• Brings radiance and vitality to dull or tired skin.

For health:

• Supports the detoxification of the body and promotes drainage.
• Helps to soothe digestive discomfort thanks to its gentle action.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra, it contributes to the feeling of balance and grounding.
• Helps to dispel mental heaviness and restores a sense of lightness.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Refreshing Lotion: Spray on face to tighten pores and clarify skin.
• Balancing treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil to hydrate and stimulate the complexion's radiance.

For health:

• Draining drink: Dilute a tablespoon in a glass of water for a detoxifying effect.
• Soothing tablet: Soak a cloth in hydrosol to calm feelings of heat or discomfort.

Emotional well-being:

• Energizing Spray: Diffuse into the air to clear the mind and instill positive energy.
• Invigorating Bath: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a relaxing and purifying experience.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Lydia Bosson's purifying hydrosols : A guide to plants that induce detoxification and purification.
2. Tropical Plants and Well-being by Michel Pierre: An exploration of exotic plants, including kinkeliba, for care and health.
3. Subtle aromatherapy and mental balance by Danièle Festy: A work on the link between aromatic plants and psychological well-being.

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.