Hydrosol of Linden bract Organic Origin: Softness and comfort for the skin, relaxation and emotional balance

OFLORALE's Linden hydrosol ( Tilia cordata & Tilia platyphyllos ) is obtained by gentle distillation of lime bracts, from organic farming. Appreciated for its soothing, softening and comforting properties, this plant treasure is a natural ally to calm the skin, support inner relaxation and establish a climate of tenderness on a daily basis.

INCI: Tilia Cordata Flower Water / Tilia Platyphyllos Flower Water

A centuries-old tree for peace and gentleness

The linden tree, emblematic of the alignments and gardens of many regions, has been renowned since Antiquity for its delicate fragrance and its sedative benefits. Its hydrosol, more subtle than the infusion or the essential oil, is perfectly suited to daily use, offering a softening effect on the epidermis and a comfort conducive to appeasement.

Linden tree: serenity and natural balance

Rich in mucilages, flavonoids and other aromatic compounds, this hydrosol helps to hydrate and soothe the epidermis, while creating a light and soft atmosphere. It is particularly appreciated for calming sensitive skin, promoting mental rest and chasing away minor tensions of everyday life.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Tilia cordata & Tilia platyphyllos
• Part used: Bracts (flowers)
• Other names: Small-leaved lime, large-leaved lime
• Names in other languages: Lime Tree (English), Linde (German)
• Type of culture: Organic
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation (English): Tilia Cordata Floral Water / Tilia Platyphyllos Floral Water

Benefits of Linden hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Soothes sensitive or irritated skin, helping to calm redness and tightness.
• Provides a softening and radiant effect to the complexion, perfect for delicate or stress-prone skin.

For health:

• Supports mild relaxation, helping to reduce nervousness or overwork (in external aromatic use).
• Can accompany a more peaceful bedtime, as a room mist or compress.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the heart chakra, linden promotes gentleness, kindness and emotional calm.
• Promote the release of agitated thoughts, creating a feeling of calm and inner lightness.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Soothing Lotion: Spray on face morning and evening to calm feelings of discomfort and hydrate skin.
• Comforting care: Mix with a vegetable oil for a gentle facial massage, supporting the suppleness and softness of the epidermis.

For health:

• Relaxing compress: Soak a cloth in hydrosol and apply it to the temples or the back of the neck to promote mental rest.
• Room spray: Spray in the room to bring a floral and reassuring atmosphere, especially at the end of the day.

Emotional well-being:

• Serenity Diffuser: Use as an indoor mist to promote a calm and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for reading or meditation.
• Gentle bath: Add a few spoonfuls to the bath water for a moment of letting go and floral cocooning.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Floral hydrosols for relaxation by Marie-Claire Bernard: A guide describing the virtues of sweet flowers, including lime blossom.
2. Plants and Nervous Calming by Marc Beck: A practical work presenting the tranquilizing effect of various herbs, including lime blossom.
3. Subtle aromatherapy: the path to rest and gentleness by Sylvie Hampikian: A book dedicated to mental and emotional balance via floral waters and essential oils.

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.