Organic Blackcurrant Hydrosol

• As an ingredient in your blends for spraying onto the skin of your face and neck after cleansing. Then apply your skincare cream or oil immediately to damp skin.

• Incorporated as an aqueous phase in your homemade cosmetic formulas, it is ideal for making:

  • A refreshing body mist

  • Fresh fragrances, eaux de toilette, eaux de Cologne

  • Aftershave lotion

  • A light cream

Blends

• For a refreshing mist: peppermint or linalool basil hydrosols, etc.

• For sweet active ingredients: powdered fruit extracts (cranberry, raspberry, blueberry)

• For luxury home cosmetics: aromatic extracts of strawberry, raspberry, fig, peach, etc.

Cultivation

Organic

Quality

100% pure, preservative-free, fresh, and concentrated

Warning: hydrosols are very sensitive to microbial contamination. Before purchasing, always check with the supplier that the batch has been microbiologically tested and is compliant.

Production process

Steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Fresh twigs with buds

Botanical name

Ribes nigrum

Botanical family

Grossulariaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredient

Concentration

To make 1 litre of hydrosol, you need 1 kilo of twigs, known as the 1:1 ratio. This minimum extraction ratio, which is something we strictly follow at Aroma-Zone, guarantees an intense fragrance, better conservation and, above all, a high concentration of aromatic molecules in the hydrosol, a proof of its quality.

Other names

Blackcurrant

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: runny liquid

• Colour: colourless

• Odour: powerful, tangy, with notes of red fruit, delicious!

• Taste: refreshing, tangy, with notes of red fruit

pH

3.5 - 5.0

Hydrosols are sensitive to pollution. As Aroma-Zone hydrosols are preservative-free, we strongly recommend that you store them in the refrigerator and use them within 6 months of opening. If you notice a change in appearance or smell, stop using the hydrosol.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

EO = Essential Oil

VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

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