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Aqueous extract of white fir buds
Commonly known as:
Abies Alba Seed Extract (I.N.C.I.), a plant extract derived from the seeds of the White Fir, also known as the Vosges Fir or Silver Fir.
Botanical name:
Abies alba.
Extraction process:
Enzymatic extraction carried out in several stages: crushing of the seeds, stirring, enzymatic reaction, centrifugation, clarification.
Family:
Pine Family.
Part of the plant extracted:
Buds/Seeds.
Location:
Central and Southern Europe (particularly prevalent in the Alps and the Pyrenees).
Flowering:
From April to July.
Provenance, origin:
France (Vosges Forest).
Phytochemical composition:
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linolenic acid, linoleic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid, heptadecanoic acid, stearic acid, behenic acid, lignoceric acid), fatty alcohols (tetracosanol, hexacosanol, nonacosan-10-ol), phytosterols (campesterol, beta-sitosterol), tocopherols (alpha-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol), polyphenols, flavonoids.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Clear liquid; Colour: Brown; Odour: Moderate.
Physical characteristics:
pH = 3 - 6; Density: 0.99 – 1.10; Water-soluble; Recommended dosage in a cosmetic product: 0.1% - 2%.
Benefits:
Brightening, anti-microbial, unifying, soothing, moisturising, regenerating, antioxidant.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly those lacking radiance, those with uneven skin tone, as well as mature skin; All hair types, especially dull hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (toners, moisturising creams, antioxidant mists, serums, after-shave treatments); Body Care (shower gels, body creams); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners).
Method of Preservation
Product sensitive to oxidation. Store in its original packaging in a dry place, protected from light and at a temperature close to +4°C.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The extract of white fir seeds does not present any contraindications. It can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women, as well as young children.
Find out more
The Vosges fir, also known as the silver fir, is one of the most majestic trees on the continent. For centuries, the essential oil of white fir has been used in medicine for its benefits on fever, arthritis, muscle pain, and respiratory problems. In cosmetics, its extract helps to reduce hyperpigmentation for a more even complexion, and aids in preventing the signs of skin ageing. Moreover, the manual harvesting of fir seeds involves climbing up to over 30 metres in the tree, making the extracts particularly valuable.
