Italian Helichrysum Hydrosol: benefits and uses in cosmetics and natural health
Adept of rocky soils, the Italian Helichrysum can be found all around the Mediterranean. Its nickname of Immortelle refers to its yellow flowers which, even cut, never fade. Its rarity and low yield make it a very precious essential oil, just like its hydrolat. It has the same properties! The Italian Helichrysum hydrosol is very active on the circulation to relieve bruises, bumps and scars. It will also work miracles on the face, for mature and acne-prone skin. Latin name: Helichrysum italicum G. Don. Distilled part: flowering tops
Who can use it?
Due to the presence of ketones (italidiones), this hydrosol should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as children under the age of 3.
Adults and Teens
Children under 6 years old
Main properties
- anti-hematoma : it has been shown that the italidiones, largely present in the essential oil and in smaller quantities in the hydrosol, help to promote the resorption of bruises and hematomas after a shock, but also to prevent their appearance.
- circulatory : the hydrosol of Italian Helichrysum promotes circulation throughout the body. It indeed activates the peripheral microcirculation, and would have a slight vasoconstrictor action. It thus makes it possible to relieve all the small venous problems such as the hemorrhoids, the heavy legs, the couperose etc.
- healing : the hydrosol of Italian Helichrysum has a great healing action, it allows to attenuate the blistered scars, acne or postoperative.
- anti-inflammatory : the Italian Helichrysum has the ability to calm skin inflammation, it thus acts both on itching and redness or inflammatory pain. The hydrosol is thus very suitable for irritated skin and damaged by eczema, psoriasis, but also acne.
- purifying : the hydrolate of Italian Helichrysum has a purifying action on the blood system, but also on certain organs such as the pancreas or gallbladder. It thus facilitates the elimination of toxins from the body.
- anti-oxidant : the diones present in the hydrolate of Italian Helichrysum help fight against skin aging. It has been proven that Italian Helichrysum has a significant effect on the prevention of skin wrinkles.
- mucolytic : the presence of eucalyptol in the hydrolate of Italian Helichrysum gives it mucolytic properties to thin the mucus in the respiratory tract.
In case of
Dark circles, Pockets under the eyes
Efficiency : ++++
Easy to use
From 3 years. By cutaneous way, apply a compress soaked with the hydrosol or spray the affected area.
Use in synergy
From 3 years of age. By cutaneous way, fill a 30 mL roll-on with the following mixture. Make 2 to 3 applications per day on the affected area:
- 10 mL Italian Helichrysum hydrosol
- 10 mL of Hamamelis hydrolate
- 10 mL Cypress hydrolate
Source: Sommerard, J. C., & Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide to floral waters and hydrolats. Médicis.
In case of
Scar
Efficiency : ++++
Easy to use
From 3 years. By cutaneous way, spray the hydrosol on the affected areas.
Against the
Bruises, Hematoma, Black eye
Efficiency : ++++
Easy to use
Age 3 and up.
- Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of water, 2 to 3 times daily. Do not exceed 3 weeks of use.
- By skin, apply a compress to the affected area for 15 to 30 minutes or spray on the affected area.
In case of
Couperose
Efficiency : ++++
Easy to use
From 3 years. By cutaneous way, spray the hydrosol on the affected areas.
Use in synergy
From 3 years. By skin, for 3 months, spray the following mixture on the affected areas.
- 50 mL Italian Helichrysum hydrosol
- 50 mL Peppermint hydrosol
- 50 mL witch hazel hydrosol
- 50 mL Cypress hydrolate
Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters. Dauphin.
In case of
Dental extraction
Efficiency : ++++
Easy to use
From 3 years. Orally, make mouthwashes several times a day.
Use in synergy
From 3 years. Orally, dilute in a glass of water the following hydrolats, to be drunk 2 to 3 times a day:
- 1 tablespoon of Italian Helichrysum hydrolate
- 1 tablespoon of Cistus hydrolate
Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.
Against the
Varicose veins, Heavy legs
Efficiency : +++
Easy to use
Age 3 and up.
- Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of water, 2 to 3 times daily. Do not exceed 3 weeks of use.
- By skin, apply a compress to the affected area for 15 to 30 minutes or spray on the affected area.
Use in synergy
From 3 years old. Orally, add the following mixture to 1 L of water to drink throughout the day for 2 to 3 weeks:
- 2 teaspoons of Cypress hydrolate
- 1 teaspoon of Italian Helichrysum hydrolate
Source: Faucon, M., & Canac, P. (2018). Traité d'Aromathérapie scientifique et médicale, les hydrolats (1st ed.). Paris: Éd. Sangre de la Terre.
In case of
Cholesterol
Efficiency : +++
Easy to use
After 3 years. Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of water, 2 to 3 times a day. Do not exceed 3 weeks of use.
Use in synergy
From 6 years old. Orally, 2 times daily, drink a large glass of water containing:
- 1 teaspoon of Italian Helichrysum hydrolate
- 1 teaspoon of Rosemary verbenone hydrolate
Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.
In case of
Eczema, Psoriasis
Efficiency : +++
Easy to use
From 3 years old. By cutaneous way, spray the hydrolate of Italian Helichrysum on the affected areas or apply a compress soaked with hydrolate on the skin.
Characteristics and composition
Cosmetic characteristics
- Type of hair : all types of hair, irritated scalp.
- Skin types: damaged, irritated, mature, acneic, sensitive.
Main molecules
- italidiones
- α-terpineol
- linalool
- 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol)
- limonene
Organoleptic characteristics
- Appearance: mobile liquid
- Color: colorless to whitish
- Odor: fresh, aromatic, spicy.
- Taste : bitter, strong.
- PH :
3.0 à 4.6
Botanical characteristics
- Latin name: Helichrysum italicum G. Don.
- Botanical family: Asteraceae
- Distilled part: flowering tops
- Country of origin: France, Italy.
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