Botanica Gaia Ylang Ylang Hydrosol Toner | Artisan Distilled | Cananga Odorata

Specifications

• Botanical name: Cananga odorata
• Family: Annonaceae
• Common name: Ylang ylang
• Listed INCI: Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Hydrosol — confirm complete standardized INCI including preservative
• Plant part: Flowers
• Extraction method: Steam distilled
• Country of origin: Madagascar
• Appearance: Clear
• Aroma: Floral
• Preservation stated: Derived from wasabi root and deodorized ginger; exact system and concentration not supplied
• Shelf life claimed: Two years; requires stability and preservation-efficacy evidence
• Required quality data: pH, microbial limits, challenge test, stability, packaging compatibility and batch traceability

Aromatic Profile

The client describes a clear floral hydrosol made from ylang ylang flowers. A hydrosol is expected to be softer than the corresponding essential oil, but the exact strength and nuance must be assessed from the finished batch.

Profile

• Aroma family: Floral
• Primary impression: Ylang ylang flower water
• Intensity: Batch-dependent; verify organoleptically
• Format: Water-based hydrosol rather than essential oil
• Verification: Assess aroma together with pH, appearance and microbiological quality

Formulation & Usage

As a water-based product, preservation and microbiological control are central. A plant-derived preservative description alone does not demonstrate adequate protection.

Formulation Checks

• Complete formula: Declare the hydrosol and every preservative component using correct INCI names and concentrations
• Preservation: Validate with an appropriate challenge test in the final packaging
• Quality: Set pH, appearance, odour and microbial release specifications
• Shelf life: Support the stated two years with real-time or justified stability data
• Packaging: Confirm closure integrity and compatibility; minimise contamination during use
• Claims: Substantiate artisan, natural or organic wording where used

Applications

Positioned as a ready-to-use floral facial toner or as a water-phase botanical ingredient when preservation and compatibility have been established.

Recommended Positioning

• Facial toner: Use according to clear finished-product directions on intact skin
• Facial mist: Suitable as a light floral sensory step when the spray system and microbiological safety are validated
• Cosmetic formulation: May be incorporated into water-based products only with a complete preservation strategy
• Sensory use: Emphasise the soft floral character and Madagascan origin
• Claims: Avoid therapeutic or unsubstantiated skin-treatment promises

Safety

The main risks for this water-based product are contamination, incomplete preservation and unsupported shelf life, alongside individual fragrance sensitivity.

• For external use only: Avoid eyes, mucosa and damaged skin; do not ingest
• Microbiological safety: Require a passing challenge test and finished-product microbial specifications
• Preservative disclosure: Provide the complete INCI and concentration of the wasabi/ginger-derived system
• Shelf life: Do not rely on two years until supported by stability and preservation data
• Sensitive skin: Stop use if irritation occurs; patch testing does not replace product safety assessment
• Storage: Keep closed and store according to validated conditions; discard if odour, colour or clarity changes