Organic Blue Gum Eucalyptus Hydrosol

Cultivation

Organic, certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01

Quality

Fresh and 100% pure preservative-free product, microbiologically tested by the Aroma-Zone quality laboratory.

Production process

Steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Botanical name

Eucalyptus globulus

Botanical family

Myrtaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredient

INCI designation: Eucalyptus globulus leaf water

Concentration

To make 1 litre of hydrosol, you need 1 kilo of leaves, known as the 1:1 ratio. This minimum extraction ratio, which we impose on ourselves, guarantees an intense fragrance, prolonged life and, above all, a high concentration of aromatic molecules in the hydrosol, a guarantee of its quality.

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: clear liquid

• Colour: colourless

• Scent: powerful, aromatic, fresh, characteristic

• Flavour: aromatic, characteristic of Eucalyptus

pH

4.5–6.5

Hydrosols are sensitive to pollution. As our Aroma-Zone hydrosols are fresh, pure products with no preservatives, we strongly recommend that you store them in the refrigerator and use them within 6 months of opening. When using them, make sure your hands are always clean and that you disinfect all utensils and bottles that come into contact with the hydrosols when preparing your homemade cosmetics. 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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Eucalyptus leaf extract suppresses the postprandial elevation of portal, cardiac and peripheral fructose concentrations after sucrose ingestion in rats.

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Oxygen and nitrogen reactive species are effectively scavenged by Eucalyptus globulus leaf water extract.

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Bioactive monoterpene glycosides conjugated with gallic acid from the leaves of Eucalyptus globulus.

Hasegawa T, Takano F, Takata T, Niiyama M, Ohta T. Phytochemistry. 2008 Feb ; 69(3):747-53.

Antihyperglycemic actions of Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus) are associated with pancreatic and extra-pancreatic effects in mice.

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Antibacterial activity of essential oils from Eucalyptus and of selected components against multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens.

Mulyaningsih S, Sporer F, Reichling J, Wink M. Pharm Biol. 2011 Sep ; 49(9):893-9.

Antibacterial effects of Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract on pathogenic bacteria isolated from specimens of patients with respiratory tract disorders.

Salari MH, Amine G, Shirazi MH, Hafezi R, Mohammadypour M. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2006 Feb ; 12(2):194-6.

Hydrolyzable tannins and related polyphenols from Eucalyptus globulus.

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