Profile: Ho Wood Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil (I.N.C.I.), also known as Shiu Wood, Camphor Tree, Camphor Laurel, and Chinese Bay.
Botanical name: Cinnamomum camphora var. linaloolifera Y.Fujita.
Extraction process: Steam distillation of wood, bark, and foliage derived from organic farming.
Family: Laurel Family.
Extracted part of the plant: Wood, bark and foliage.
Cultivation area, origin: China, Taiwan and Japan.
Blooming: /
Origin, provenance: China.
Phytochemical composition: Monoterpenols (linalool, terpinen-4-ol), monoterpenes (α-phellandrene, β-phellandrene, limonene, γ-terpinene, myrcene, α-terpinene, cis-β-ocimene, trans-β-ocimene, para-cymene), terpenic oxides (1,8-cineole, cis-linalool oxide, trans-linalool oxide).
Sensory properties: Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Colourless to pale yellow; Scent: Woody, floral.
Physical properties: Density: 0.860 - 0.872 g/cm3; Refractive Index: 1.458 - 1.470.
Concerns: Soothing, fragrant, regenerating, revitalising, anti-inflammatory, purifying, antibacterial, toning.
Effect: All skin types, particularly irritated, blemished and mature skin; All hair types, especially irritated scalps prone to itching.
Details
Applications
Facial Care (masks, serums, creams, cleansing gels);
Body Care (body lotions/balms, hand and foot creams/lotions);
Haircare (shampoos, conditioners, masks, oils);
Hygiene (solid soaps, deodorants);
Makeups (lipsticks).
Method of Preservation
Store in a place protected from air, light and at a stable and moderate temperature.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The essential oil of Ho Wood should not be used by pregnant women under 3 months, as well as children under 3 years old. Before any application to the skin, it must be diluted to 20% in a vegetable oil. Given its high content of linalool, the essential oil of Ho Wood presents a high allergenic potential. Remember to perform the elbow bend test before the first application to the skin.
