Obtaining the oils

Florame essential oils or essences are obtained through steam distillation in a still for the aromatic plants, and by cold pressing for citrus essences. These are the techniques that produce the most natural extracts, ready for use.

Low pressure steam distillation

The plants are placed in a mesh basket over a water tank on top of a heat source. The steam passes through the plants and becomes loaded with the plant’s active principles. It is then cooled in a coil so it returns to a liquid state.

We obtain two components by this means: the essential oil and the floral water separated by simple difference of density.

The essential oil: 100% composed of aromatic molecules, which are insoluble in water.

The hydrolat or floral water: this delicately scented water is used not only in aromatherapy in a specific way, but especially in cosmetics and foods.

Cold press

This method of extraction is exclusively reserved to citrus fruit, where the aromatic molecules are located in the zest. The aromatic substance is obtained by cold pressing the zest. It is called an essence.