Essential Oil of Immortelle
Commonly known as: Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil (I.N.C.I.), Italian Helichrysum essential oil.
Botanical name: Helichrysum italicum.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Asteraceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Flowering tops.
Cultivation area, origin: Mediterranean rim (Algeria, Morocco, Cyprus, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, France, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain).
Blooming: June to October.
Origin, provenance: Italy.
Phytochemical composition: Neryl acetate, alpha-pinene, eucalyptol, gamma-curcumene, italidiones, limonene, linalool, benzyl cinnamate.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid; Colour: Colourless to red; Scent: Fruity, almond-like, dry, hay-like.
Physical properties: Density = 0.88 - 0.92; Refractive Index: 1.465 - 1.49.
Concerns: Toning, restorative, anti-inflammatory, circulatory, astringent, fragrant.
Effect: All skin types, particularly dry skin, prone to redness and discomfort; Suitable for heavy legs.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (masks, serums, oils, eye contour); Body Care (gels, massage oils).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it is recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, shielded from light, in well-ventilated areas, at a stable and moderate temperature.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic. Not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not to be used by children. Do not apply pure essential oil to the skin or mucous membranes. Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, the area around the eyes, or inside the ears.
Note : Caution, the essential oil of Italian helichrysum (or everlasting) should be avoided in case of heavy periods or anticoagulant treatment.
