Description
Ho wood essential oil comes from the Chinese Laurel (Cinnamomum camphora ct. linalol), a tree native to East Asia, primarily cultivated in China, Taiwan, and Japan. This plant is known for its high linalool content, a terpene alcohol highly valued in cosmetics and aromatherapy. The essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of the bark, leaves, and wood, ensuring the preservation of its properties.
Ho wood essential oil is characterized by a high linalool content, ranging from 90 to 99.5%. This molecule imparts soothing, balancing, and relaxing properties to the oil. The fragrance is soft, woody, and similar to rosewood, offering an eco-friendly and responsible alternative to it. It is also stable when diffused and ideal for blending with other gentle essential oils.
In cosmetics, Ho wood essential oil is used in skincare treatments, including creams and serums, for its soothing effects and pleasant scent. It is also popular in body oils and aftershave products, where it provides a light and pleasant texture, particularly suitable for sensitive skin. Its balancing action in aromatherapy is highly sought after for relaxing, toning, and energizing treatments.
- Certifications : ORGANIC : Coming from organic farming, certified by ECOCERT FR-BIO-01
- Landema Label : Engaged sourcing
- Country of manufacturing : CHINA
- Country of harvest : CHINA
- Part of the plant : Wood, bark and leaves
- Composition : 100% pure, natural and integral. Chemotyped.
- Olfactory notes : woody, floral
- Quality and origin guaranteed: botanically and biochemically identified, a certificate of analysis provided with each purchased product.
- Controlled and packaged in our workshops
Production
Harvest
The essential oil of Ho wood is extracted from the Chinese laurel (Cinnamomum camphora ct. linalol), a tree native to East Asia belonging to the Lauraceae family. Mainly cultivated in China, Taiwan, and Japan, this plant has a chemotype rich in linalool, a terpene alcohol highly sought after in perfumery and cosmetics.
The raw materials used for distillation include carefully selected bark, leaves, and wood. This choice reflects a more responsible approach to valuing forest resources. The essential oil is obtained through steam distillation, carried out locally using controlled processes. The result is a delicate essence whose fragrance resembles that of rosewood.
In light of the scarcity of rosewood — now protected — Ho wood has emerged as a very interesting alternative. Appreciated for its olfactory qualities similar to rosewood, it attracts professionals seeking noble ingredients that are both sensory and more respectful of ecosystems.
Manufacturing
We collaborate with a local exporter based in China, who works closely with a network of small producers, harvesters, and distillers in the wooded regions of the southeast of the country.
The extraction process of our Ho wood essential oil follows these steps:
Harvest: the branches, bark, and leaves of the Chinese laurel are harvested manually.
Preparation of plant material: the wood is ground or fragmented to increase the surface area during distillation.
Steam distillation: this gentle method, performed on-site in stills, allows for the extraction of an essential oil rich in linalool without altering its olfactory properties.
Decantation and filtration: the essential oil is then decanted, filtered, and packaged in containers before being exported to France.
Quality control: each batch undergoes chromatographic analysis to ensure its compliance, particularly regarding its linalool content.
This process results in a pure, stable, and highly qualitative Ho wood essential oil.
Harvesting calendar :
- jan
- fev
- mar
- avr
- mai
- jui
- jul
- aou
- sep
- oct
- nov
- dec
Application
Main areas of application :
Cosmetic Aromatherapy - Parapharmacy
Cosmetics
Thanks to its high linalool content, Ho wood essential oil is a sought-after ingredient in cosmetic formulations. Its soft, woody scent, reminiscent of rosewood, makes it a valuable alternative.
Common cosmetic applications:
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Incorporated into face creams, serums, or lotions, where it provides a pleasant fragrance and can complement formulations for skin care.
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Used in body oils or lotions for its properties, appreciated in light and pleasant textures, suitable for sensitive skin.
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Valued in deodorants, aftershave products, or gentle cleansers, adding a floral-woody note that enhances natural compositions.
Aromatherapy :
Sought after for its exceptional composition, Ho wood essential oil is valued for its high linalool content, a molecule with numerous applications in aromatherapy.
Main active constituents:
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Linalool (90.00 to 99.50%)
Aromatherapy characteristics:
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Its stable biochemical profile makes it ideal for synergy with other gentle essential oils (such as fine lavender, petitgrain).
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Well-tolerated for topical use (diluted), it is often chosen for formulations designed for relaxing, balancing, or toning treatments.
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When diffused, it provides a fresh, woody, and slightly floral olfactory atmosphere, highly appreciated in relaxation and concentration settings.
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Due to its very high linalool content, this essential oil serves as an alternative to rosewood, in applications ranging from cosmetics to energetic aromatherapy.
Technical and regulatory
Detailed information :
| Commercial designation : | Ho wood Organic essential oil China |
| Product's Familly : | HO |
| Type of extract : | Essential oil |
| INCI Cosing : | 100% CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM WOOD OIL (Syn: CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA WOOD OIL) |
| Country of manufacturing : | CHINA |
| Country of harvest : | CHINA |
| Part of the plant : | Wood, bark and leaves |
| Declared domestic use : | Ingredient |
| Botanical name : | Cinnamomum camphora var. linaloolifera Y.Fujita |
| Composition : | 100% pure, natural and integral. Chemotyped. |
| Regulated sale : | Non |
| CAS EINECS : | 91745-89-0 |
| CAS TSCA : | 8022-91-1 |
| CE number : | 294-760-2 |
| FEMA GRAS : | 2231 |
| COE : | 130 |
| FDA : | 172.510 |
| Flash point (°C) : | 70 |
| Minimum shelf life (month) : | 36 |
| Internal reference : | B136 |
| Transport Data Dangerous Goods : | Not classified as dangerous |
Hazard statements :
H315
Causes skin irritation.
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
Usage tips
Manual:
Fragrance ingredient. Keep out of reach of children. Do not apply directly to the skin. Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women, or by young children (under 6).
Consult our guides: storage and preservation methods and precautions for use
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