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Linden Blossom Wax CO₂ Extract (Tilia cordata)
Linden Blossom Wax CO₂ Extract (Tilia cordata)
A rare CO₂-extracted wax from Tilia blossoms, offering a delicate honey-floral aroma with green and herbal nuances, ideal for luxury skincare, soothing balms, and botanical perfumery.
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Linden Blossom Wax CO₂ Extract is a refined and soothing botanical wax obtained from the fragrant blossoms of Tilia species—most commonly Tilia cordata or Tilia platyphyllos—using advanced supercritical CO₂ extraction. This solvent-free method preserves the most delicate aromatic molecules of the flowers while concentrating their natural waxes and lipophilic constituents into a stable, full-spectrum extract. The result is a clean, elegant floral wax that faithfully captures the gentle and comforting character of linden blossom.
Linden flowers have been cherished for centuries across Europe for their calming aroma and traditional wellness applications. Their scent is subtle yet distinctive, often described as honeyed, soft floral, and lightly green, with a tranquil and nostalgic quality. The CO₂ wax extract enhances these nuances while offering excellent functional performance, making it a prized ingredient for luxury skincare, soothing body care, and botanical perfumery.
Specifications of Linden Blossom Wax CO₂ Extract
- Botanical Name: Tilia cordata
- Family Name: Malvaceae
- Common Name: Linden blossom; Small-leaved linden
- INCI: Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
- Part Used: Flowers
- Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
- Note: Middle
- Scent: Delicate, sweet-floral, and gently honeyed, balanced by soft green and herbal undertones
- Appearance: Solid wax
- Country of Origin: Bulgaria
- Recommended Usage Levels: 2% – 10%
- Melting Point: 45–55°C
- Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol, and butters; insoluble in water.
Aromatic Profile
The aroma of Linden Blossom Wax CO₂ is delicate, sweet-floral, and gently honeyed, balanced by soft green and herbal undertones. The opening is warm and comforting, reminiscent of flowering linden trees in early summer, with hints of beeswax, pollen, and fresh leaves. As the scent unfolds, subtle herbal and tea-like nuances appear, adding depth and natural elegance. The dry-down is smooth, floral, and quietly persistent.
- A soft floral heart note
- A natural honey-floral modifier
- A gentle fixative for delicate accords
- A botanical bridge between green, floral, and light woody notes
Chemistry
Made by supercritical CO₂ extraction, this botanical wax concentrate combines naturally occurring waxes with a concentrated aromatic fraction captured without the use of chemical solvents. The result is a full-spectrum material designed for solid and oil-based formulations where aroma persistence and structure matter.
Linden Blossom Wax CO₂ integrates easily into oil-based systems and can be incorporated into emulsions with gentle heating.
Recommended usage levels
- Skincare & balms: 0.5 – 5%
- Solid perfumes: 1 – 8%
Aromatic and ritual products: up to 10% depending on desired softness and texture
Applications
Skincare & Body Care
Beyond its aromatic beauty, Linden Blossom Wax CO₂ offers valuable functional and sensorial benefits in cosmetic formulations. Its natural wax matrix contributes to structure, stability, and barrier support, making it ideal for protective and comforting skincare products. Traditionally associated with calming rituals, linden blossom brings a sense of softness and care to modern formulations. On the skin, the wax provides a smooth, velvety, non-greasy feel, enhancing comfort while imparting a subtle floral aroma that supports relaxation and wellbeing.
- Facial and body balms
- Soothing salves and ointments
- Lip balms and treatments
- Solid botanical serums
- After-sun and sensitive-skin products
Natural Perfumery & Botanical Arts
In natural and botanical perfumery, Linden Blossom Wax CO₂ is valued for its ability to add gentle floral warmth and softness without overwhelming a composition. It is particularly suited to:
- Solid perfumes and fragrance pomades
- Floral, green-floral, and honeyed accords
- Comforting, nostalgic, and pastoral fragrance themes
- Solid perfumes
- Botanical perfume bases
- Green-floral and herbal accords
- Aromatic balms and anointing salves
- Artisan incense and wax-based aromatic products
Skincare & balms: 0.5 – 5%
Solid perfumes: 1 – 8%
Safety
- Non-toxic and non-sensitizing; safe for topical use.
- Store in a cool, dark environment to prevent oxidation.
- Melts easily in a double boiler; avoid direct flame heating.
- Shelf life: 3 years when stored properly.
- For external use only.
As with any botanical ingredient, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
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