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Immortelle CO₂ Extract (Helicrysum Italicum)
Immortelle CO₂ Extract (Helicrysum Italicum)
Helichrysum CO₂ Absolute with warm honeyed, resinous floral notes. Ideal for natural perfumes, luxury skincare, and restorative botanical formulations. Supercritical CO2 Extraction | Helicrysum Italicum
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Helichrysum italicum CO₂ Extract, extracted from the golden blossoms of the Helichrysum plant—also known as Immortelle or Everlasting Flower—is one of the most precious and therapeutically revered materials in natural perfumery and botanical skincare. Through supercritical CO₂ extraction, this absolute captures the complete aromatic and bioactive spectrum of the flowers with exceptional purity, depth, and fidelity. Rich in natural diketones, esters, and sesquiterpenes, the extract retains the full complexity of the plant’s warm, honeyed, herbal, and subtly spicy fragrance profile.
Our Helichrysum italicum CO₂ Extract is produced from ethically harvested flowers grown in pristine Mediterranean climates where the plant thrives under intense sunlight, mineral-rich soils, and dry mountain air. The CO₂ process preserves delicate compounds that are often lost in steam distillation, resulting in a more vibrant, resinous, and honey-like material with a deeper aromatic character and stronger therapeutic potential.
This absolute is ideal for luxury skincare, therapeutic botanical formulations, restorative balms, and natural perfumes seeking a warm, comforting, and profoundly grounding floral note.
Compared to the essential oil, the CO₂ Extract is:
- Richer
- Sweeter
- More resinous and honey-like
- Closer to the scent of the raw flower
- More therapeutically complete
Specifications of Immortelle CO₂ Extract
- Botanical Name: Helicrysum Italicum.
- Family Name: Asteraceae.
- Common Name: Inmortelle, Helichrysum, Siempreviva.
- INCI: Helicrysum Italicum Flowers Extract.
- Part Used: Flowers.
- Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂.
- Note: Base.
- Scent: Floral with
- Appearance: Viscous.
- Country of Origin: Bulgaria.
- Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol, and butters; insoluble in water.
Aromatic Profile
Helichrysum italicum CO₂ Extract offers a multidimensional aroma that is both soothing and deeply evocative.
Top Notes: warm herbal brightness, soft wildflower nuances, light honeyed citrus
Heart Notes: golden sweetness, floral-balsamic warmth, subtle spice, sun-dried herb complexity
Base Notes: earthy honey, resinous amber, soft tobacco-like undertones, slightly woody depth
The aroma is:
- Golden
- Warm
- Sweet-balsamic
- Herbal-spicy
- Resinous
- Deeply comforting
Compared to the essential oil, the CO₂ Extract is:
- Richer
- Sweeter
- More resinous and honey-like
- Closer to the scent of the raw flower
- More therapeutically complete
Applications
Perfumery Applications
Helichrysum CO₂ is a beloved ingredient in natural perfumery for its ability to add warmth, sweetness, and emotional depth to compositions.
This product provides a soft, golden floral heart that blends seamlessly with both warm and fresh compositions. It adds complexity and character without overpowering.
Enhances Gourmand & Amber Perfumes
Its natural honey-tobacco undertones pair beautifully with
- Vanilla
- Benzoin
- Labdanum
- Tonka bean
- Amber accords
- Licorice
It creates warm, cozy, enveloping perfumes.
Essential for Mediterranean & Herbal Blends
Perfect with
- Rosemary
- Clary sage
- Lavender
- Myrtle
- Cistus Ladaniferus
- Juniper Berries
It adds authenticity and a sunlit, hillside character.
A Soft Natural Fixative
Its resinous components help anchor lighter notes, adding longevity and depth.
Use levels in perfume concentrates: 0.5% – 10%
Final EDP/EDT formulas: 0.1% – 3%
Cosmetic & Skincare Applications
Helichrysum italicum has a long-standing reputation in herbal tradition and modern natural cosmetology.
Restorative Facial Oils & Serums
Famous as a botanical rejuvenator, Helichrysum CO₂ is used in:
- Anti-aging serums
- Radiance-enhancing oils
- Post-sun repair blends
- Sensitive-skin formulations
- Balms & Ointments for Skin Recovery
Its warm, resinous aroma enhances the sensory quality of:
- Healing salves
- Bruise balms
- After-sun butters
- Aromatherapeutic Skincare
Traditionally associated with
- Skin soothing
- Reducing appearance of imperfections
- Supporting natural regeneration
- Calming stressed skin
Luxury Body Oils & Tallow Creams
Its golden-honey aroma brings a premium feel to
- Whipped body butters
- Decadent massage oils
- Botanical body serums
Use level: 0.05% – 0.5%
Emotional & Aromatherapeutic Benefits
Helichrysum italicum is often described as an oil that “brings sun to the spirit.”
Famous for its grounding yet uplifting energetic properties, it is traditionally used to:
- Comfort emotional stress
- Support release of tension
- Enhance meditative clarity
- Promote resilience and warmth
- Restore inner harmony
Its aroma evokes warm sunlight, wildflowers, and golden summer fields—making it ideal for blends intended for emotional renewal or spiritual grounding.
Safety
Safety and Handling:
Always patch test before topical use.
Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.
Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.
Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.
Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.