All the virtues of Orange Blossom

LA ORANGE BLOSSOM

Visit orange blossom has been used for years in cosmetics and baking. Its soft, floral fragrance is emblematic of this little white flower. In addition to its fresh, enchanting scent, orange blossom has many benefits for health, beauty, well-being and cooking.

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about this coveted little aromatic flower in this article.

HOW TO EXTRACT THE FRAGRANCE OF ORANGE BLOSSOM

There are several methods for extracting a flower's fragrance. These include orange blossom water, concretes, absolutes and concentrates.

Let's take a closer look at theabsolute perfume of Orange Blossomrange bestseller from Panier des Sens :

Absolute is a fragrance derived from plant matter. It's the closest thing we have to a essential oils. This is the strongest fragrance concentration. What differentiates an essential oil from a perfume absolute is the technique used to extract them.
Essential oils are obtained by hydro-distillation of the plant. Absolute quant is the material obtained by extraction using volatile solvents.

There are two methods used to obtain the absolute.

A first method consists of extracting orange blossom absolute by maceration. The plant is macerated in a volatile solvent. Once evaporated, the material is transformed into a paste, known as the concrete. This substance contains all the fragrant and oily components of the plant material. The concretes are then macerated in alcohol to solubilize them and extract all their fragrant molecules. Only after filtration is the alcohol evaporated to yield the absolute.

The second method involves transferring the odors from the raw plant material to fat. This is then washed to extract the odorous components. The resulting alcohol is then evaporated to produce theabsolute.

Both methods are particularly time-consuming, which is why absolutes are rare and expensive.

WHAT IS ORANGE BLOSSOM?

Orange blossom is native to India and North Africa. It comes from a Bitter orange "otherwise known as Bitter orange or Citrus Aurantium which is a species of tree in the Rutaceae (citrus) family. Today, it is grown throughout the Mediterranean basin. The bigaradier is the magic tree of perfumery: everything is used, nothing is lost. Flowers, leaves, branches and fruit, each in their own way, provide multiple scents and nuances, like so many colors on their tree.

The flowers are harvested in early spring, with a second bloom in October in some cases. The flowers are traditionally picked by hand while they are still open and hanging from their branches, and then placed in baskets covered with a damp cloth to prevent them drying out. At the end of the day, the flowers are sorted to remove insects, leaves and twigs. This meticulous stage requires a great deal of patience.

ORANGE BLOSSOM: FROM TREE TO PERFUME, WHICH WAY?

Orange Blossom Absolute is obtained by direct cold extraction of the flowers of the Bitter Orange tree. Extremely precious, this Absolu is reserved for use in the finest perfumes. Its scent is floral, waxy, green, powdery, sweet, sometimes almost animalic. It is used in floral and oriental accords such as L'Heure Bleue, Fracas and Caron's Narcisse Noir.

Orange blossom essential oil or Neroli takes its name from Princess Neroli, who in the 17th century made orange blossom essence famous by using it as a perfume.
Steam distillation of brigadier flowers produces two products. The steam passes through the fresh flowers, then condenses in a coil called an alembic. At the end of the coil, two phases are obtained:

An oily phase that yields Neroli essential oil, a classic in perfumery and aromatherapy.
An aqueous phase that yields the hydrolat, or orange blossom water, used directly in lotions or pastries.
Petitgrain essence is obtained from fresh leaves and small twigs by low-pressure steam distillation. Most Petitgrain essence is produced in the Grasse region. We use it mainly for beauty care.
Essence d'orange amère is produced by cold expression of the fruit peel of the Bigaradier tree. It has similar properties to Petitgrain Bigarade.

Orange blossom is part of the white flowers olfactory family. It is also very present in Hespéridés fragrances, i.e. all colognes with a characteristic scent, very close to that of the bergamot flower.

THE DIFFERENT USES OF ORANGE BLOSSOM :

1) Neroli or orange blossom essence can be used as an infusion. Simply dilute 3 or 4 drops of essential oil in a liter of lukewarm water. This herbal tea will have tranquilizing and soothing properties.

2) It can be applied locally to the inside of the wrist or the plexus to help combat insomnia and anxiety.

3) It can also be diffused in the air to purify a room or perfume the interior. Simply pour between 5 and 30 drops of Neroli essential oil into your diffuser and leave for 30 minutes in a living room or 15 minutes in a bedroom.

4) It can be combined with a vegetable oil and applied directly to the face for cellular stimulation.

Neroli essential oil has a multitude of uses, as it possesses many qualities that can be used to treat everyday ailments.

THE VIRTUES OF ORANGE BLOSSOM :

For health, Neroli essential oil is recognized for its antibacterial and antiparasitic properties, as well as for its contribution to the proper functioning of the liver and pancreas. To improve digestive and intestinal problems, simply mix a few drops of essential oil with a vegetable oil and massage it into the abdomen. It will make digestion easier.

In cosmetics, as well as adding a divine scent to your everyday products, Neroli essential oil has regenerating virtues. It is ideal for dry, mature skin. It's a flower with anti-oxidant and anti-wrinkle properties, thanks to its high flavonoid content(a regenerative property). Using a bottle of orange blossom floral water will be a great ally in keeping your skin soft and toned all day long.

As far as well-being is concerned, orange blossom has relaxing and soothing properties. The essential oil is recognized for its tonic, sedative and antidepressant properties. It calms anxiety attacks, helps you fall asleep and helps you relax.

Simply mix a few drops with a vegetable oil and massage it into the solar plexus, the arches of the feet or along the spine to feel the calming properties of this white flower.

Orange blossom has many virtues. Its unique fragrance has inspired perfumers the world over to include it in their creations. It also has numerous benefits, both in cosmetics and in healing certain ailments.

ZOOM ON THE BENEFITS OF ORANGE BLOSSOM FOR THE SKIN :

We have chosen to create a range of cosmetics based on orange blossom for the following reasons its invigorating benefits.
This range combines orange blossom absolute, the most precious essence of the plant raw material, witholive oila real treasure for the skin with moisturizing, regenerating, softening and antioxidant properties.

What are the benefits of this flower?

If you have a dull face, orange blossom floral water helps to brightenandilluminate your skin before applying your moisturizer.
Also for the face, Neroli essential oil is a perfect anti-aging agent. Its antioxidant action helps to regenerate the skin.
In winter, your skin is attacked by the cold and needs all your attention. A drop of Neroli essential oil added to your body cream will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.
It is also effective for problem skin: iteliminates sebum and impurities.
Let's not forget hair and nails: orange blossom lotion makes hair shinier and helps nails grow.

OUR RANGE OF NATURAL COSMETICS BASED ON ORANGE BLOSSOM:

It's in the heart of Provence that we harvest the fragrances for our products. The city of Grasse is recognized as the world capital of perfumery for the quality of its essences.

Panier des Sens 's aim is to showcase Grasse perfumery and its ancestral know-how through the Absolus range of perfumes from Precious Jasmine, Géranium Rosat and Fleur d'Oranger.
A veritable jewel in the crown of haute perfumery, the absolute is the most precious essence of the plant raw material. The extreme concentration of plant extracts in Absolus makes it a veritable aromatic treasure.
At the heart of our Absolus formulas, the emblematic raw material of Provence,olive oil protects, nourishes and repairs the most sensitive skin.

With up to 97% naturally-sourced ingredients, our Orange Blossom range has become one of our best-sellers.

Let yourself be tempted by this sweet lively, tangy floral fragrance :

Orange Blossom Hand Cream: Discover the benefits of this moisturizing formula with olive and almond oils for soft hands. Its fluid, silky cream helps to nourish and protect the skin its format is perfect for keeping track of you and your moisturize all day long !

The Orange Blossom travel kit: Available in small sizes, opt for these 3 travel essentials. Rediscover the sweetness of Provence with this pretty carry-anywhere kit.

L'eau de toilette Orange Blossom: It will leave a sweet veil over your skin is a unique creation from the master perfumers of Grasse. These notes of mandarin and tonca bean will leave your skin delicately scented.