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What is CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER WATER and what does it do?

Role: PLANT EXTRACTS

Family: PLANT EXTRACTS Cornflower

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Cornflower floral water, or Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, is frequently used in cosmetology and recognized for its therapeutic qualities in medicine. The cornflower, a member of the Asteraceae family, is an annual messicolous plant often found in cereal fields, and today mainly cultivated for its cosmetic use.

Use in Cosmetology
It is particularly well known for its decongesting effects around the eyes, but its benefits extend to the whole face. It contains active ingredients that help relieve eye irritation.

Obtaining Cornflower Floral Water
This floral water is produced by steam distillation of cornflower flowers. It can be used on its own or combined with other skin-benefiting ingredients.

Local properties
Applied to the face, cornflower hydrosol has astringent properties that revitalize the epidermis. It is also used for its soothing qualities in various skin care products.

Multiple benefits
Cornflower floral water is particularly effective for eye contour care, thanks to its soothing and stimulating properties. It tones and moisturizes dry or tired skin, promoting blood circulation. It helps reduce blue circles and under-eye puffiness, soothes irritation and contributes to epidermal regeneration. It is often found in products for the eye contour area, notably creams and tinted concealers. Cornflower floral water also offers moisturizing benefits, particularly useful after sun exposure.

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