Yuzu Hydrosol – Japanese Cedrat bark: Radiance and liveliness for the skin, digestion and emotional balance

OFLORALE's Yuzu hydrosol ( Citrus medicus junos ) is obtained by gentle distillation of the peels of this emblematic Japanese fruit. Appreciated for its tonic, purifying and refreshing properties, yuzu is a valuable ally for lightening the skin, supporting light digestion (occasional use) and creating a climate of cheerfulness in everyday life.

INCI: Citrus Medicus Yunos Peel Water

A Japanese citrus fruit for subtlety and joy

Yuzu, known for its unique lemony and floral scent, is highly prized in gourmet cooking and cosmetics. Its hydrosol, gentler than essential oil, is suitable for daily use, providing a revitalizing effect for the skin and a burst of freshness for the mind.

Yuzu – Japanese citron: tonicity and natural balance

Rich in limonene, coumarins and other aromatic compounds, this hydrosol acts to purify the epidermis, contributes to lighter digestion (in very moderate internal use) and instills a feeling of optimism. It is particularly appreciated for reviving dull complexions and installing a sparkling and warm atmosphere.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Citrus medicus junos
• Part used: Bark (bark)
• Other names: Yuzu, Japanese citron
• Names in other languages: Yuzu (English/Japanese), Japanische Zitrone (sometimes German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation (English): Citrus Medicus Yunos Peel Water

(Note: The Latin spelling sometimes varies: "junos" or "junus". Here, we retain the most common form.)

Benefits of Yuzu hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Provides a mild brightening and astringent effect, helping to even out skin tone and tighten pores.
• Revitalizes and supports skin hydration, leaving a brighter and firmer finish.

For health:

• Contributes to comfortable digestion (occasional and moderate use), thanks to its tonic notes.
• Helps clear the mind by creating a lively and stimulating olfactory environment (external aromatic use).

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the solar chakra, it encourages positivity, self-confidence and mental alertness.
• Helps dissipate mood swings, creating a sparkling and joyful atmosphere.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Invigorating Lotion: Spray on the face morning and evening to clarify the skin and revive the complexion's radiance.
• Refreshing treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil for a gentle skin massage, providing an invigorating and slightly firming effect.

For health:

• Light drink: Dilute a tablespoon in a glass of water or warm herbal tea after a meal, supporting a feeling of lightness (occasional use).
• Gentle inhalation: Add to a bowl of hot water and inhale, enjoying its lemony scent to awaken the mind (external use).

Emotional well-being:

• Optimism Spray: Spray in the room to create a cheerful and energizing atmosphere, ideal at the start of the day.
• Energizing Bath: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a relaxing, bubbly moment, helping to dispel mental fatigue.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. The fresh and exotic notes of Jean-Philippe Zahalka's hydrosols : A complete guide to citrus aromatic plants, including yuzu.
2. Plants and citrus fruits for well-being by Isabelle Pacchioni: A book highlighting the positive and stimulating effect of citrus essences.
3. Subtle aromatherapy: joy and escape by Sophie Macheteau: A book dedicated to tropical and Mediterranean plants, promoting good humor and inner harmony.

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.