What is "Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil" and what is its use?

The Immortelle owes its name to the exceptional longevity of its flowers, even in dried bouquets.Also known as Italian Helichrysum, this bushy plant thrives in the silica-rich sandy soils of the Mediterranean basin.

From its flowering tops, essential oil and hydrosol are extracted throughhydrodistillation. This process involves carrying the aromatic molecules or volatile constituents (the essential oil) with steam, then cooling this steam which condenses in the essencier to produce the hydrosol. The essential oil of immortelle is precious, its yield is quite low (0.9 to 1.1% for a distillation duration between 1h45 and 2h). It presents itself as a clear, mobile liquid of yellow color with a subtle and ethereal odor.

CAUTION! This essential oil has the potential to cause allergies. It is contraindicated for external use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and children. It is also advisable not to use it in cases of heavy menstruation or anticoagulant treatment.

This essential oil primarily contains esters (neryl acetate), monoterpenes (limonene, pinenes), sesquiterpenes, and monoterpenols (nerol, linalool).

When applied topically, the neryl acetate found in immortelle essential oil stimulates the production of collagen, a fibrous proteinpresent in the dermis that ensuresflexibilityandfirmnessto the skin, but whose content decreases with age. Byboosting the synthesis of this protein, immortelle essential oil thus slows the appearance of signs related to skin aging (wrinkles, sagging...).

Furthermore, the sesquiterpene carbides it contains have a anti-inflammatory activity. These molecules soothe redness and irritation caused, for example, by overexposure to the sun or certain skin conditions like acne.

Finally, the essential oil of immortelle boosts blood circulation for a more plump skin and a more radiant complexion. Indeed, the alpha-pinene it contains is a compound recognized for its circulatory and draining virtues.