Floral Water, German Chamomile Organic, 100 ml

Key benefits

• Soothing effect on the skin – suitable for cosmetics for skin prone to redness, tightness and irritation.
• Gentle aqueous raw material – also suitable for sensitive skin and baby/children’s cosmetics when the overall product is properly designed.
• Supports comfort of dry skin – helps to soften the feeling of tightness in facial toners, creams, lotions and compresses.
• Suitable base for the water phase – can partially or completely replace distilled water in formulations.
• Free from ethanol – according to the certificate, its ethanol content is 0, which is advantageous in formulations for delicate and sensitive skin.
• Characteristic herbal scent – gives products a natural, mildly botanical sensorial profile.

Suitable for products such as

• facial waters, toners and face mists for sensitive, dry and reddened skin,
• baby cleansing waters and wet wipes, if the formulation is designed with an appropriate preservative system and pH,
• creams, facial milks and body emulsions as part of the water phase,
• soothing gels and serums with aloe vera, panthenol, allantoin or hyaluronic acid,
• aftershave products and products used after depilation,
• hair tonics, shampoos and conditioners for sensitive scalp,
• clay masks and powder masks to be mixed immediately before use,
• compresses for tired or irritated skin as part of cosmetic care.

Use in formulation

• Recommended dosage: usually 1 – 100 % depending on the product type; it can make up part or all of the water phase.
• Soluble in: water and aqueous systems.
• Miscible with: distilled water, aloe vera juice, glycerin, propanediol, hydrogels and common water-soluble active ingredients.
• Compatible with: oil-in-water emulsions, aqueous gels, facial toners, rinse-off hair care and gentle cleansing products.
• Emulsion products: incorporate into the water phase; for heat-processed emulsions, part of the hydrosol may be reserved for the cooling phase in order to reduce unnecessary overheating of aromatic components.
• It is recommended to add during the cooling phase (at a temperature below 40 °C).
• Preservation: when using it in your own formulation, the complete preservative system of the finished product needs to be assessed, especially if the hydrosol is diluted or combined with other water-based raw materials.
• Formulation pH: according to the certificate, the hydrosol has a pH of approximately 5.80, therefore it is suitable for cosmetics that respect the slightly acidic environment of the skin.

Safety and storage

• Intended for cosmetic use and for further processing in cosmetic formulations.
• For sensitive skin or known hypersensitivity to plants from the Asteraceae (daisy) family, it is advisable to carry out a patch test on a small area of skin.
• Avoid contamination of the contents – use clean utensils, close the container immediately after use and do not pour back material that has already been taken out.
• Store in a well-closed container, in a dark bottle or away from direct light, in a dry and ventilated place.
• Protect from direct sunlight, frost and excessive heat; recommended storage is at a temperature below 20 °C.
• When manufacturing the finished cosmetic product, always verify the final pH, microbiological stability and the suitability of the preservative system.

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