Lovage Leaf Hydrosol: Herbaceous aroma and digestive support for skin and emotional balance

OFLORALE's Lovage hydrosol ( Levisticum officinale ) is obtained by gentle distillation of lovage leaves. Known for its tonic, soothing and slightly spicy properties, this plant is a natural ally to purify the skin, support digestive comfort and promote a boost of energy.

INCI: Levisticum Officinale leaf water

An aromatic plant between cooking and well-being

Used since ancient times, lovage is appreciated in cooking for its taste similar to celery. Its hydrosol, milder than the essential oil, reveals purifying and stimulating virtues, ideal for clarifying the complexion and providing mental freshness.

Lovage: balance and natural dynamism

Rich in aromatic compounds such as phthalide, this hydrosol acts to cleanse the epidermis, supporting light digestion and providing an invigorating effect on the mind.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Levisticum officinale
• Part used: Leaves
• Other names: Mountain celery, perpetual celery
• Names in other languages: Lovage (English), Liebstöckel (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Levisticum Officinale Leaf Water

Benefits of Lovage Hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Purifies and tones combination skin with a tendency towards oiliness, tightening pores.
• Bring a refreshing herbal touch to brighten the complexion.

For health:

• Supports digestive comfort thanks to its soothing action.
• Helps to gently detoxify the body.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the solar chakra, it promotes mental energy and self-confidence.
• Provides a clarifying note and stimulates concentration in case of fatigue.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Purifying Lotion: Spray on face to balance sebum production and brighten skin.
• Toning mask: Mix with green clay for a detox and revitalizing effect.

For health:

• Digestive drink: Dilute a tablespoon in a glass of water or herbal tea to support light digestion.
• Draining massage: Mix with a vegetable oil to massage areas prone to water retention.

Emotional well-being:

• Revitalizing Spray: Diffuse into the air to infuse a herbal ambiance and boost mental alertness.
• Relaxing bath: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a moment of aromatic freshness and relaxation.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Hydrolats and forgotten aromatic plants by Lydia Bosson: A guide to rare plants and their beneficial uses, including lovage.
2. Plants and light digestion by Michel Pierre: A practical work presenting plants to support digestive balance.
3. Subtle aromatherapy and mental clarity by Danièle Festy: An exploration of plants that stimulate energy and concentration.

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.

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.