Description

Althaea Rosea Flower Water is a hydrosol obtained through the steam distillation of the flowers of the Althaea rosea plant, commonly known as Hollyhock. This floral water is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its soothing, hydrating, and refreshing properties. It is often included in formulations to enhance skin hydration and provide a gentle, floral aroma.

Chemical Composition and Structure:
Althaea Rosea Flower Water contains various beneficial compounds, including:

Flavonoids: Offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and reducing inflammation.
Polysaccharides: Contribute to hydrating and film-forming properties, which help retain moisture on the skin.
Essential Oils: Trace amounts of essential oils provide a mild floral aroma and additional soothing effects.
Vitamins: Essential vitamins, such as vitamin C, contribute to skin nourishment and support overall skin health.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear to pale pink or light beige liquid.
Odor: Mild, pleasant floral aroma characteristic of Hollyhock flowers.
Solubility: Soluble in water and can be easily incorporated into aqueous-based formulations.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Hollyhock flowers are harvested at their peak for optimal quality.
Distillation: The flowers are subjected to steam distillation to extract the aromatic and beneficial compounds. The process separates the essential oils from the hydrosol.
Collection: The flower water is collected as the distillation by-product, rich in hydrating and soothing properties.
Formulation: The final flower water is used directly or incorporated into various cosmetic and personal care products.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in facial toners, mists, and moisturizers for its hydrating and refreshing properties.
Skincare: Beneficial for soothing the skin, providing hydration, and enhancing the overall skin texture.
Haircare: Can be included in hair care products to add moisture and a pleasant floral scent.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The production of Althaea Rosea Flower Water generally has a minimal environmental impact. Sustainable harvesting and distillation practices are recommended to further reduce environmental effects.
Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. It is well-tolerated by most skin types and is not known to cause significant adverse reactions. People allergic to plants of the Malvaceae family or with very sensitive skin should be cautious.

INCI:


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.

Solvent. It is the substance for dissolving or dispersing surfactants, oils, dyes, flavourings, bactericidal preservatives in solution.In fact, it dissolves other components present in a cosmetic formulation. Solvents are generally liquid (aqueous and non-aqueous).
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CAS: 90045-76-4 EC number 289-940-2