Properties
- Antiseptic Insect Repellent Seboregulator
- Skin regenerator Tonifying the circulatory system Soft tonic of the immune system
It contains the properties of the water extract of Geranium Bourbon and a soft concentration of aromatic molecules.
The family of Geraniaceae, andgeranium is originating in Africa.The Bourbon variety is due to its cultivation on the Island Reunion more specifically.
It is one of the most well-known and used hydrolates in aesthetics and perfumery due to its properties that we will detail below but also to its exquisite flower fragrance appreciated by ladies and gentlemen.
Characteristic properties
Hydrolates contain all the hydrosoluble substances of the destilled part and also contain the oligoelements that appear in the plant of origin.
There are also molecules of essential oils in very small proportions highlighting Citronelol, Geraniol, Citronelyl Formate, Linalol and 6.9-Guiaieno.
The pH is 4.2 to 6.
The fragrance is soft, floral that reminds the fragrance.
The main properties are primarily: Calmante, anti-inflammatory, seboregulator, insect repellant, antiseptic, skin regenerator, circulatory system tonic, soft tonic of the immune system.
Uses and Applications
Oral use
It is traditionally used as a preventive of influenza states, co-author of our immune system.It also improves circulatory function in varices and hemorrhoids.
It is recommended to take a snack in a glass of water.
Appreciated in the kitchen and repostery for its delicate aroma.
Psychoemotional
It is indicated in: Passivity, indecision, loss of the will force, stagnation.
It brings enthusiasm, concretion, balance, and creativity development.It integrates will and thought.
Use of cosmetics
All types of skin such as facial tonic with antioxidant and rejuvenating effect.
As a facial tonic and in the preparation of shampoo and natural cosmetics it is very appreciated in addition to its pure use as a calming, regulating and astringent facial tonic.
Very recommended in cuperosis, rosacea and sensitive or fragile skin at vascular level as part of the daily beauty protocol.
Other preparations
Hydrolates are used on a cosmetic level from surfaces cleaning products, also delicate, in the washing of clothes bringing its fragrance and anthiseptic properties in a natural way.
It also has soft activity as a repellent of insects.
Very used in natural fragrances and perfumes.
Precautions
In general, it is a hydrolate that we can use without restrictions.