Obtained by gentle maceration of medicinal plants in virgin vegetable oil, the oily macerates available on Soin-et-Nature concentrate the natural benefits of botanical extracts for soothing, nourishing or repairing skin applications. With no preservatives or aggressive processing, these lipophilic extracts are a gentle, effective and versatile alternative for skin care, therapeutic massage or natural home cosmetics.
An oily macerate is a plant preparation obtained by extracting the active principles of a plant in a vegetable oil. This process involves macerating a fresh or dry plant in a neutral oil (often sunflower, olive, sesame or jojoba), at room or mild temperature, for several weeks. The enriched oil inherits the plant's therapeutic properties, while benefiting from the nourishing, emollient and protective qualities of the carrier oil.
Oily macerates are used in skin care, aromatherapy, natural cosmetics, massage and topical phytotherapy. They can be easily integrated into skincare routines, as the basis of a homemade cosmetic or as a pure active ingredient, particularly in the case of fragile skin, joint pain or burns.
The manufacture of an oily macerate relies on a lipophilic extraction process, which consists in solubilizing the active molecules contained in the plant in oil. Two main methods are used:
The plant (often dry to avoid fermentation) is placed in an airtight jar, covered with vegetable oil, then exposed to natural light for several weeks. This gentle method preserves the integrity of the active ingredients.
The plant is immersed in oil, then gently heated at low temperature (between 30 and 40°C) for a few hours or days, depending on the nature of the components to be extracted. This accelerates the release of fat-soluble active ingredients.
After filtration, the macerate is stored in an opaque bottle, protected from light and heat, often with a natural addition of vitamin E to prevent oxidation.
Each macerated plant imparts its own specific properties to the carrier oil. Here are a few commonly used oily macerates and their traditional applications:
Oily macerates are multifunctional extracts that can be used for a variety of purposes:
It's important not to confuse an oily macerate with an essential oil:
The macerate is therefore safer, more accessible and versatile, especially for family use or reactive skin.
A good oily macerate is distinguished by several essential criteria:
At Soin-et-Nature, we offer you a rigorous selection of certified organic oily macerates, 100% pure, traced and guaranteed free of additives and chemical substances.
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