Ravintsara Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Oil (I.N.C.I.), Camphor Leaf Oil, Camphor from Madagascar.
Botanical name: Cinnamomum camphora sb 1,8-cineole.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Laurel Family.
Extracted part of the plant: Leaves.
Cultivation area, origin: Originating from Asia, then introduced to Madagascar approximately 250 years ago.
Blooming: From November to January.
Origin, provenance: Madagascar.
Phytochemical composition: 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), sabinene, alpha-terpineol, limonene, geraniol, linalool.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Colourless to pale yellow; Scent: Fresh, spicy, sweet, eucalyptus-like, balsamic.
Physical properties: Density = 0.903.
Concerns: Tonic, purifying, sanitising, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory.
Effect: All types of skin and hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (creams, serums); Body Care (oils, lotions, balms); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, masks, oils); Hygiene (deodorants, solid soaps, liquid soaps).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it is recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, away from heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic. When applied topically, do not use on babies and children under 3 years old, as well as pregnant and/or breastfeeding women. Do not use pure essential oil on the skin or mucous membranes. Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, the area around the eyes, or inside the ears.
Note : It is advisable to test the essential oil before using it (two drops in the crook of the elbow for at least 24 hours to ensure that there is no reaction).