Vetiver Root Hydrosol: Grounding and comfort for the skin, vitality and emotional balance

OFLORALE Vetiver hydrosol ( Vetiveria zizanoides ) is obtained by gentle distillation of the roots of this tropical grass. Appreciated for its soothing, regenerating and fortifying properties, vetiver is a natural ally for clarifying the skin, supporting deep relaxation and establishing a climate of anchoring and inner stability.

INCI: Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Water

An Asian grass for strength and balance

Vetiver, known for its earthy and enveloping scent, is widely used in perfumery and cosmetics for its comforting effect. Its hydrosol, more subtle than essential oil, is easily integrated into a daily routine, providing softening care for the skin and sensory soothing for the mind.

Vetiver: rooting and natural harmony

Rich in sesquiterpene compounds, this hydrosol helps revitalize the epidermis, calm redness and relieve feelings of tightness. It is particularly appreciated for promoting emotional anchoring, freeing the mind from invasive thoughts and establishing a feeling of lasting serenity.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Vetiveria zizanoides
• Part used: Roots
• Other names: Vetiver, khus-khus (depending on the region)
• Names in other languages: Vetiver (English), Vetivergras (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation (English): Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Water

Benefits of Vetiver hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Soothes dry or irritated skin, helping to reduce redness and feelings of burning.
• Supports skin regeneration, leaving skin feeling more supple and softer.

For health:

• Helps to release internal tensions (aromatic use), promoting a state of mental and physical relaxation.
• Can accompany deep rest, in light use (diffusion or gentle inhalation), thanks to its reassuring side.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra, it strengthens grounding, stability and self-confidence.
• Promotes the release of anxiety, inviting clarity and concentration in a climate of calm.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Softening Lotion: Spray on the face morning and evening to hydrate and soothe the skin, especially after cleansing.
• Nourishing treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil for a relaxing facial or body massage, targeting dry or irritated areas.

For health:

• Relaxing Inhalation (external use): Add one tablespoon to a bowl of hot water and inhale gently to soothe the mind.
• Comfort Spray: Spray around the room to create a soft, earthy ambiance, ideal at the end of the day.

Emotional well-being:

• Grounding Diffuser: Use as an indoor mist to calm the mind and strengthen emotional stability.
• Revitalizing bath: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a relaxing moment, helping to release tension.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. The Basics of Aromatic Hydrosols by Jean-Philippe Zahalka: An essential guide to the diversity of floral waters, including vetiver.
2. Exotic Plants and Rooting by Marie-Claire Bernard: A practical work presenting the benefits of tropical plants, such as vetiver, for mental balance.
3. Subtle aromatherapy: calming and grounding by Sophie Macheteau: A reference for nourishing inner calm thanks to plants with earthy notes.

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.