Organic Linalool Basil Hydrosol

• Use this hydrosol as an ingredient in your skincare and haircare routines:

  • As a facial mist: spray onto the face and neck after cleansing, then apply your cream or oil immediately to damp skin.

  • In the aqueous phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, it is ideal for creating:

    • A shampoo for scalp care

    • An anti-ageing cream

    • A toning mist

    • A two-phase make-up remover

    • A scalp-toning hair spray

  Incorporated into your homemade cosmetics, it brings a fresh, aromatic touch and a unique sensory signature to your creations.

• Use in your massage blends, particularly for massaging the solar plexus area.

• Can be used to create aromatic room mists or as a replacement for water in your misters and sprays.

Synergies beauty blends

• Its scent blends beautifully with fruity notes such as blackcurrant hydrosol, aromatic raspberry, strawberry or bilberry extracts, for fresh and deliciously balanced creations

• Toning scalp care:blends perfectly with Spikenard Hydrosol and other revitalizing ingredients for strengthening and stimulating hair treatments

Recommended health blends

• To promote breathing: German or Roman chamomile hydrosols, German or Roman chamomile essential oils, annual tansy, khella...

• To soothe itchy skin: Peppermint hydrosol, Spike lavender essential oil...

Instant recipes by Aroma-Zone

Step 1

Add the necessary amount of hydrosol to obtain a smooth paste.

Step 2

Apply immediately and evenly to the face, avoiding the eye contour area. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes, then remove any excess with a cotton pad soaked in Basil hydrosol.

Step 1

Add the amount of hydrosol needed to obtain a smooth paste.

Step 2

Apply to wet hair and gently massage into the scalp. Leave on for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with cold water.

Cultivation

Organic, certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01

Quality

• Fresh product

• 100% pure

• No preservatives

• Microbiologically tested by the Aroma-Zone quality laboratory

Production process

Steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Whole plant

Botanical name

Ocimum basilicum

Botanical family

Lamiaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredient

INCI designation

Ocimum basilicum leaf water

Concentration

To make 1 litre of hydrosol, you need 1 kilo of plants, 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 higher concentration of aromatic molecules in the hydrosol, a guarantee of its quality.

Other name

Sweet basil hydrosol, French basil hydrosol, savoury orange tree, royal herb, sauce herb

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: clear liquid

• Colour: colourless

• Odour: smooth and aromatic, green, typical of sweet Basil, absolutely delightful!

• Flavour: aromatic, typical of fresh sweet Basil!

pH

4.5–6.0

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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