Dried flowers of Immortelle 10 kg

Dried Helichrysum Flowers: Nature's Golden Bloom for Culinary & Cosmetic Delights

Discover the exquisite essence of nature with our Dried Helichrysum Flowers (INCI: Helichrysum flowers (dried)), a 100% natural product meticulously sourced from Ukraine. These vibrant, dried flower heads boast a distinctive herbal aroma and are incredibly versatile. While renowned for their cosmetic applications, their unique properties also make them an exceptional addition to various culinary creations, offering a subtle, characteristic flavor profile.

Description and Key Features

Our Dried Helichrysum Flowers consist of whole, carefully preserved flower heads, ensuring maximum retention of their natural compounds. Also known as Immortelle or Everlasting, Helichrysum is celebrated for its enduring beauty and potent beneficial properties.

Key features:

• 100% Natural Quality: Sourced directly from nature, guaranteeing purity and authenticity without any additives or artificial processing.
• Distinctive Herbal Aroma: Possesses a unique, characteristic herbal scent that can infuse a subtle, earthy depth into infusions and culinary dishes.
• Versatile Concentration: Can be used in concentrations ranging from 1% to 100% depending on the desired intensity and application, allowing for tailored use.
• Dried Flower Head Form: Provided as whole, dried inflorescences, making them easy to use for infusions, garnishes, or to incorporate into various preparations.
• Ukrainian Origin: Sourced from Ukraine, known for its rich biodiversity and high-quality botanical products.

Detailed Applications and Usage Areas

While dried helichrysum flowers are widely recognized for their cosmetic benefits, their unique properties also extend to the culinary world, offering a distinct flavor profile and potential wellness advantages.

Primary Focus: Culinary Applications

Dried Helichrysum Flowers offer a subtle, intriguing herbal note that can elevate various dishes and beverages. They are particularly effective when infused.

• Herbal Infusions & Teas:
  • Calming Teas: Brew as a standalone herbal tea for a soothing, aromatic beverage. Its subtle herbal notes make it a pleasant evening drink.
  • Blended Teas: Combine with other herbs like chamomile, lavender, or peppermint to create unique, complex herbal tea blends.
  • Wellness Infusions: Create wellness infusions that can be enjoyed hot or cold, potentially offering digestive support due to its natural properties.
• Flavoring Oils & Vinegars:
  • Infused Oils: Steep dried helichrysum flowers in olive oil or other culinary oils to create aromatic infused oils for salad dressings, bread dips, or finishing roasted vegetables.
  • Aromatic Vinegars: Infuse in white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar to produce distinctive, fragrant vinegars perfect for gourmet salads or marinades.
• Gourmet Cooking & Baking:
  • Herbal Butters: Finely crush the dried flowers and mix into softened butter to create unique herbal butter for spreading on toast, melting over grilled fish, or sautéing vegetables.
  • Savory Dishes: Incorporate small amounts into rubs for poultry or fish, or add to stocks and broths for a subtle herbaceous background note.
  • Dessert Accents: While less common, a very delicate infusion can be used to impart a unique floral-herbal note to certain desserts, such as panna cotta or custards, by straining carefully.
• Beverage Enhancements:
  • Cocktails & Mocktails: Use a helichrysum-infused simple syrup or steep a few flowers directly in a cocktail shaker to add an intriguing herbal dimension to drinks.
  • Flavored Waters: Add a few dried flowers to a pitcher of water for a subtly flavored, refreshing drink.

Cosmetic Applications (as specified in the prompt):

Dried Helichrysum Flowers are also a cherished ingredient in natural cosmetics, prized for their soothing, regenerating, and skin-calming properties.

• Herbal Infusions for Skincare:
  • Facial Toners and Mists: Create soothing infusions to use as a gentle facial toner, particularly beneficial for sensitive, irritated, or mature skin.
  • Compresses: Prepare strong infusions for use in compresses to calm redness, reduce puffiness, or soothe minor skin irritations.
• Infused Oils for Skincare:
  • Body and Face Oils: Macerate dried helichrysum flowers in carrier oils (like jojoba, sweet almond, or olive oil) to create nourishing infused oils for massage, moisturizing, or as a base for serums. These oils can help regenerate skin and reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes.
  • Balms and Salves: Use these infused oils as a base for homemade balms and salves, especially for sensitive, damaged, or sun-exposed skin.
• Masks and Poultices:
  • Facial Masks: Finely grind the dried flowers and incorporate them into clay masks or herbal paste masks for their soothing and regenerative properties.
  • Hair Rinses: Prepare an infusion to use as a final rinse for the hair, which can help promote scalp health and add shine.

When using helichrysum in culinary applications, remember its flavor is subtle but distinctive. Start with small quantities and adjust to taste. For cosmetic use, ensure proper preparation (infusion, maceration) to extract beneficial compounds.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Golden Radiance" Soothing Helichrysum Facial Mist

Create a simple yet effective facial mist using a gentle infusion of dried helichrysum flowers, perfect for soothing and hydrating the skin throughout the day.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitize: Ensure all your equipment (heat-resistant beaker/jar, fine mesh strainer, spray bottle) is thoroughly sanitized using isopropyl alcohol and allowed to air dry completely.
2. Prepare Infusion: Place the Dried Helichrysum Flowers in a heat-resistant beaker or jar. Bring the distilled water to a boil and immediately pour it over the helichrysum flowers.
3. Steep: Cover the beaker/jar and let the mixture steep for 20-30 minutes. This allows the beneficial compounds to infuse into the water.
4. Strain: Using a fine mesh strainer (or a cheesecloth-lined sieve), carefully strain the liquid into another clean, sanitized beaker. Discard the spent flowers.
5. Cool Down: Allow the helichrysum infusion to cool completely to room temperature (below 40°C / 104°F). This is crucial before adding heat-sensitive ingredients.
6. Add Glycerin & Preservative: Once cooled, stir in the vegetable glycerin (if using) and the liquid preservative. Mix gently but thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
7. Transfer to Spray Bottle: Carefully pour the finished facial mist into your sanitized spray bottle.
8. Label: Label your bottle with the product name and date of creation.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Infusion Strength: The recommended concentration of dried helichrysum flowers for this mist (1 tablespoon per 100ml) provides a good balance of efficacy and gentleness. You can adjust this to your personal preference, from 1% to 100% infusion strength based on individual needs and desired potency.
• Preservation is Key: Since this is a water-based product, a broad-spectrum liquid preservative is absolutely essential to prevent microbial growth and ensure safety and shelf life. Do not skip this step.
• Storage: Store the facial mist in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration can help extend shelf life and provides a refreshing sensation.
• Application: Spray onto clean face and neck after cleansing, or throughout the day for a refreshing and soothing boost. Can be used under makeup or over makeup.
• Patch Test: Always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., inner forearm) before widespread use, especially if you have sensitive skin or are new to an ingredient.
• Shelf Life: With proper preservation, this mist typically has a shelf life of 3-6 months. If you notice any changes in scent, color, or consistency, discard it.