Organic Spearmint Hydrosol

Uses beauty

• 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, this hydrosol is ideal for:

  • A toning lotion for combination and oily skin

  • A fresh deodorant

  • Fresh breath toothpaste

  • A toning after-shave treatment

  • A refreshing "light legs" gel

  • A toning and refreshing shower gel

  • Refreshing body mist

Synergies

• Skincare products for combination and oily skin: tea tree, lavender, rosemary, bamboo hydrosols, burdock root powder, bamboo sap powder, etc.

• To combat perspiration: damask rose, witch hazel, common sage hydrosols, clary sage, rose geranium essential oils, alum powder, etc.

• For delicate skin prone to discomfort: lavender fine, geranium, chamomile hydrosol, calendula macerated oil, etc.

Instant recipes by Aroma-Zone

Apply to delicate skin or skin prone to discomfort.

Do not expose the areas where the mixture has been applied to the sun.

Spray feet in the morning and/or evening after showering.

Uses well-being

Use as an ingredient in your blends for:

• "Zen and serenity" aromatherapy baths

• Room mists to purify the home, sprayed with a vaporiser or as a replacement for water in a mister.

Synergies

• To aid digestion: linalool basil and lemon balm hydrosol, fennel, anise, cumin, caraway, nutmeg essential oils.

• To clear the respiratory system: blue gum eucalyptus, rosemary verbenone hydrosols.

Cultivation

Organic. Certified 100% organic by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard

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 and flowering tops

Botanical name

Mentha spicata

Botanical family

Lamiaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredient

INCI designation: Mentha spicata leaf/flower water

Concentration

To make 1 litre of hydrosol, you need 1 kilo of tops, 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.

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: clear liquid

• Colour: colourless

• Scent: aromatic, fresh, menthol, reminiscent of dried herbs and "Hollywood" chlorophyll chewing gum

• Flavour: aromatic, menthol

pH

6.0 - 7.2

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.

Supplier documentation

"L'aromathérapie énergétique - Guérir avec l'âme des plantes" by

Lydia Bosson and Guénolée Dietz Back to home page

'L'aromathérapie exactement'

Pierre Franchomme

"Understanding hydrolats : The Specific Hydrosols for Aromatherapy"

Len Price and Shirley Price

"Hydrosols - The next Aromatherapy

Suzanne Catty

Protection against LPS-induced cartilage inflammation and degradation provided by a biological extract of Mentha spicata.

Pearson W, Fletcher RS, Kott LS, Hurtig MB. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2010 May 11;10:19.