Organic German Chamomile CO2 Extract

Health uses

Use as an ingredient in your preparations:

Lotions, gels, creams, ointments

Beauty uses

Use as an ingredient in your preparations:

• Soothing care: face creams, after-sun lotions, milks, lipsticks, shampoos, shower gels

• Repairing care: creams, gels, etc.

Typical dosages

The organic German chamomile CO₂ extract should be added cold at the end of your preparation.

Note: product is pasty at room temperature, remove with a spatula.

Aroma-Zone Tip

For better solubilisation, it is recommended to pre-mix this CO₂ extract with a small amount of vegetable oil before adding it to your gel or emulsion.

Cultivation

Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com

Method of production

Extracted selectively using supercritical CO₂. For more information, click here.

Part of the plant used

Flowers

Botanical name

Chamomilla recutita

Botanical family

Asteraceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredient

Country of origin

Germany

Presentation

Packaged in a small glass jar

Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: pasty to thick liquid depending on temperature

• Color: brown to dark green

• Smell: superb and characteristic of freshly crushed chamomile flowers

Storage

Store in a dry place, away from heat and light.

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not swallow.

• As a general rule, always test your preparation on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

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.

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