Description

Iris florentina flower water is a hydrosol or floral water obtained from the distillation of the flowers of the Iris florentina L., commonly known as Orris, belonging to the Iridaceae family. This flower water is prized for its delicate aromatic properties and gentle skin-soothing effects, making it useful in various cosmetic and skincare applications.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE

Chemically, Iris florentina flower water contains:

Aromatic Compounds: derived from the essential oils in the Iris flowers, providing a subtle fragrance and mild astringent properties.
Hydrosol Components: water-soluble fractions of the essential oil that contribute to the hydrating and toning effects on the skin.
Trace Elements: naturally occurring in the flowers, contributing to the overall benefits for the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: a clear to slightly cloudy liquid, depending on the distillation process.
Odor: a light, floral scent characteristic of Iris flowers.
Solubility: fully soluble in water, making it suitable for incorporation into various aqueous-based cosmetic formulations.
Density: similar to water, with slight variations depending on the concentration of dissolved compounds.

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Harvesting: the flowers of Iris florentina are collected during peak bloom to ensure the highest concentration of aromatic and active compounds.
Distillation: the flowers are steam distilled to extract both the essential oil and the hydrosol, resulting in the production of Iris flower water.
Filtration and Purification: the hydrosol is filtered to remove impurities and ensure a clear, high-quality product.
Packaging and Storage: the flower water is packaged in airtight containers, often dark glass bottles, and stored in a cool, dry place to maintain its freshness and potency.

APPLICATIONS

Cosmetics: used in skincare products for its gentle toning and aromatic properties.
Skin Care: included in facial toners, mists, and lotions to hydrate, tone, and soothe the skin.
Perfumes: used as a base or component in light, water-based fragrances for a subtle Orris scent.
Body Care: incorporated into body sprays and creams for its refreshing and fragrant effects.
Aromatherapy: used in sprays and room mists for its calming and subtle floral fragrance.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Sustainability: Iris florentina flower water can be produced sustainably, especially when the flowers are sourced from organic and responsibly managed farms.
Toxicity: the flower water is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic and skincare products when used appropriately.
Allergenicity: as with all plant-based ingredients and chemicals, individual reactions of intolerance or allergy cannot be excluded.

INCI


Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.

Perfuming. Unlike fragrance, which can also contain slightly less pleasant or characteristic odours, the term perfume indicates only very pleasant fragrances. Used for perfumes and aromatic raw materials.

Flavoring agent. The purpose of this ingredient is to modify the solution to impart a certain flavour. Natural flavouring extracts are rather expensive, so the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries resort to synthesised substances that have sensory characteristics mostly similar to natural flavourings or are naturally equivalent. This ingredient is isolated through chemical processes or is synthesised from chemicals. It is also referred to as Aroma.
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CAS: 90045-89-9 EC number 289-954-9