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Platycodon grandiflorus Essential Oil, 5 ml

Ingredient	Quantity (by volume)
Sweet Almond Oil	30 ml
Jojoba Oil	15 ml
Lavender Essential Oil	5 drops
Platycodon grandiflorus Essential Oil	2-3 drops

INCI	Platycodon Grandiflorus Flower Essential Oil
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Application	Cosmetics and soap making Added to handmade soap to impart a soft floral-herbal aroma. In creams, serums and face masks, Platycodon grandiflorus essential oil can help improve the condition of problematic or irritated skin. In lip balms or cosmetic ointments, it is used in very small concentrations to maintain the skin's barrier functions. Aromatherapy Widely used for relaxing baths and aroma lamps, helps relieve mild stress, promotes pleasant sleep and recovery after a hard day. In combination with lavender, jasmine or rose essential oils, it gives a complex, sophisticated aroma. Perfumery The rare and refined scent of Balloon Flower makes it attractive for niche perfumery, mainly in floral, chypre or oriental compositions. Food industry In some Asian cuisines, Platycodon grandiflorus is used as a seasoning (usually in the form of dried or fermented roots), but the essential oil can be used in microdoses as a flavoring for exclusive drinks, sweets or sauces. traditional use and pharmaceuticals In traditional Chinese and Korean traditional use, the plant is widely known as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent. The essential oil can be used as an addition to inhalation products or balms for colds (as part of complex therapy).
Aroma	Soft, floral with a slight bitterness and herbal nuances. Sometimes earthy shades are felt.
Att brand	India
Color product	Typically, Platycodon grandiflorus essential oil is almost colorless or has a pale yellow tint.
Dosage	Cosmetics Recommended concentration: from 0.5% to 2% of the total volume of the product (cream, serum, lotion). In handmade soap: 3-5 drops per 100 g of soap base (or approximately up to 1% of the total weight). Aromatherapy In an aroma lamp or diffuser: 2-5 drops per room ~15-20 m². For taking a bath: mix 3-5 drops with an emulsifier (for example, honey, milk or sea salt), then add to water. Massage In a mixture with a base oil (almond, jojoba, apricot kernel, etc.): no more than 1-2% essential oil, i.e. approximately 2 drops per 10 ml of base. Food industry (flavoring) Use with extreme caution and only if the oil has a food grade certificate. Typically, these are fractions of a percent (0.01–0.05%) of the product weight. Important: Before using essential oils, it is recommended to consult a specialist and conduct an allergy test.
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Minimum count	1
Name	Platycodon grandiflorus Essential Oil, 5 ml
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 ml
Properties	Anti-inflammatory Some components of Balloon Flower essential oil are believed to have the ability to relieve redness and irritation of the skin. Expectorant In traditional Eastern Platycodon grandiflorus is known as a means of facilitating the removal of phlegm. The essential oil can be used in inhalations (aroma lamps, steam inhalers) to facilitate breathing. Antibacterial Due to the presence of phytoncides, the oil is able to create an unfavorable environment for a number of bacteria and microorganisms. Immunostimulating A number of sources mention that extracts and essential oils of this plant have a positive effect on the immune system, although this quality does not yet have a broad evidence base. Analgesic Some people note a mild analgesic effect of the oil when applied externally (in combination with a base oil) or in aroma lamps.
Purpose	Platycodon grandiflorus, known as Chinese bellflower or Balloon Flower, is a plant of the Campanulaceae family, growing mainly in East Asian countries (China, Korea, Japan). Platycodon grandiflorus essential oil by Attar stands out for its soft floral aroma with subtle herbaceous notes and is considered quite rare in the world of essential oils. Due to its rich set of active components, it is valued in the cosmetic, perfume and food industries. Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower) essential oil by Attar is a rare and very interesting product. It is valued for its soft aromatic properties, anti-inflammatory and expectorant qualities, as well as versatility of application: from cosmetics to aromatherapy and even the food industry. Due to the rarity and specificity of the raw materials, its price may be higher than average, but the quality, unique aroma and benefits in some cases justify these costs.
Solubility	oil, alcohol, ether
Type	natural
View	liquid
Valid until	04.2028

Platycodon grandiflorus Essential Oil, 5 ml

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