Orange Blossom Hydrosol Petitgrain bigaradier branches: Freshness and comfort for the skin, breathing

OFLORALE's Petitgrain Bitter Orange hydrosol ( Citrus aurantifolia ) is obtained by gentle distillation of the branches of the bitter orange tree. Sought after for its purifying, soothing and toning properties, this hydrosol is an essential ally for clarifying the skin, supporting light breathing and establishing a climate of inner harmony.

INCI: Citrus Aurantifolia Leaf/Stem Water

An enchanting citrus fruit for serenity and vitality

Petitgrain bigarade, traditionally associated with the green note of orange blossom (neroli), gives off a fresh and slightly bitter scent. Its hydrosol, lighter than essential oil, fits perfectly into a daily routine to soothe the skin, support emotional comfort and promote relaxation.

Petitgrain Bitter Orange: protection and natural balance

Rich in linalool, linalyl acetate and other monoterpenes, this hydrosol acts to purify and tone the skin, calm respiratory discomfort (in external aromatic use) and diffuse a feeling of tranquility throughout the day.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
• Part used: Twigs
• Other names: Petitgrain bigarade, bitter orange petitgrain
• Names in other languages: Petitgrain Bigarade (English), Bitterorangenblätter (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Citrus Aurantifolia Leaf/Stem Water

Benefits of Orange Blossom Bitter Orange Hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Purifies and balances combination to oily skin, while helping to tighten pores.
• Provides a refreshing and calming note, supporting a luminous complexion.

For health:

• Supports light breathing by diffusion or gentle inhalation (external use).
• Helps to soothe occasional feelings of nervousness or stress thanks to its sweet fragrance.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the solar plexus chakra, it promotes mental clarity and self-confidence.
• Helps to soothe the nervous system, encouraging relaxation and serenity in a sometimes hectic daily life.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Toning Lotion: Spray on face morning and evening for clear, brighter skin.
• Refreshing treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil for a light massage of the face or scalp, providing a soothing sensation.

For health:

• Gentle inhalation: Dilute a tablespoon in a bowl of hot water and inhale to clear the airways.
• Room Spray: Spray throughout the room for a fresh, green scent, supporting respiratory and emotional well-being.

Emotional well-being:

• Calm diffuser: Use as an indoor mist to chase away tension and add a slightly bitter lemony note.
• Relaxing bath: Add a few spoonfuls to the bath water for a moment of relaxation and sensory escape.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Aromatic hydrosols of citrus fruits and branches by Lydia Bosson: A guide to citrus fruits and their derivatives, including bitter orange petitgrain.
2. Plants and emotional serenity by Michel Pierre: A practical work covering plants that soothe the mind, such as bitter orange.
3. Subtle aromatherapy: freshness and balance by Danièle Festy: An essential book to support inner harmony through aromatic plants.

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.