Definition of cornflower floral water
Cornflower floral water, also known as cornflower hydrolat, is a aqueous extract obainted from Centeurea cyanus flowers. This herbaceous plant, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is easily recognizable by its vibrant blue flowers. Used for centuries for its medical and cosmetic virtues, cornflower floral water is particularly enjoyed for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Action and benefits of cornflower floral water
Poperty of cornflower floral water: soothing and decongesting
Cornflower floral water is particulaarly efficient to soothe and decongesting tired and swollen eyes. It helps reducing eyebags and dark circles.
Property of cornflower floral water: anti-inflammatory effect
Its inflammatory propertiez help reducing skin irritations and soothe sensitive skins.
Property of cornflower floral water: light hydration
It brings a light hydration, refreshing the skin and enhancing its glow.
Property of cornflower floral water : astringent
It helps tightening the pores and tonifying the skin, leaving it smooth and bright.
Clinical and scientific studies on cornflower floral water
Studies have demonstrated the benefits of cornflower floral water for the skin. For example, a study published in "Journal of Ethnopharmacology" highlighted the anti-inflammatory and soothing properties of cornflower floral water? Various clinical tests demonstrated its in vivo activity on dark circles, eyebags and undereye wrinkles reduction.
Moreover, thanks to its high content of flavonoids, cornnflower water has an excellent antioxidant activity, this protecting from early skin aging.
Sourcing of cornflower floral water
Cornflower floral water used in our products is obtained from flowers principally picked in Europe, notably in France and in Germany. These regions offer ideal climatic conditions for cornflowers growth, with righ soils and a mild climate. Cornflowers thrive in slightly moist areas, often bordering cereal fields and in prairies. To guarantee a high quality floral water, cornflowers are picked by hand with care, then steam-distilled to extract the hydrolat. This process of distillation enables the preservation of active properties of the flowers and the production of a pure and efficient extract.
Anecdotes on cornflower floral water
The use of cornflower floral water dates from several centuries. In the Middle-Ages, it was already appreaciated for its medical virtues and was often used to treat ocular issues. Ancient Greeks and Romans were also using it for its soothing and healing properties.
Cornflower floral water in our cares
We particularly enjoy cornflower floral water for its remarkable benefits, this is why we integrated it into our eye contour serum. Its capacity to soothe and decongest the tender skin around the eyes makes it a precious ingredient to treat this sensitive area. Cornflower floral water is suitable for all types of skins, even the most sensitive ones, and contributes in giving a hydrated and refreshed look.
Sources :
- ANGENOT L. & al. Anti-inflammatory and immunological effects of Centaurea cyanus flower-heads. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999).
- WILHELMOVA N. & al. Antioxidant and prooxidant properties of flavonoids. Fitoterapia (2011).
