Uses and Benefits of Blueberries in Skincare
Brittan Bates
Global Brand Storytelling
4 min read
Cornflower has been used for generations for its many skin-soothing properties. This herbaceous plant, with the botanical name Centaurea cyanus, can be recognized by its characteristic purple-blue flowers.
Long considered a weed, cornflower grows right in the middle of crop fields. Even if it is the enemy of cereal growers, this flower is the ally of cosmetics. Cornflower flower is a favored ingredient in the world of natural beauty and can be found in make-up removing water or even in a soothing treatment.
Cornflower flowers are distilled to make floral water. To obtain approximately 1 liter of hydrosol, you need approximately 750 grams of flowers.
Originally from Europe, cornflower has been used since Antiquity. Centauries, the botanical genus to which the cornflower belongs, are plants that take their name from the centaur Chiron. This character from Greek mythology would have used centauries to heal himself after crossing the path of Hercules.
In the Middle Ages, this plant was used as a medicinal plant. Then it took its place on the shelves of apothecaries during the 15th century. At that time, cornflower was already used for its effective anti-inflammatory properties in the eye region. We end up nicknamed this flower the “glasses breaker” because it is so good for the eye!
In addition to diffusing a sweet and comforting scent, cornflower relieves eye irritation, prevents feelings of fatigue, and prevents the appearance of puffiness.
But cornflower water is interesting to use on the entire skin, well beyond the eye area. It helps revitalize the complexion to avoid the feeling of dull skin. It fights against sagging skin and contributes to brightening the eyes thanks to the boost of radiance it provides.
Cornflower water can be used in many ways. Its composition and solubility make it an ideal ingredient to include in natural skin care products.
Moreover, it has no contraindications and can be used without risk by pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children and babies. It can also be applied to sensitive skin.
Used in facial treatments, it can take its place among the list of components of:
Cornflower water can also be found in body care products such as body lotions, shower gels or sun care products. Finally, cornflower water is sometimes found in certain makeup products.
Astringent, it provides more tone to the skin by stimulating blood microcirculation.
Decongestant, soothing, cornflower is effective around the eyes to eliminate signs of fatigue and reduce dark circles and bags under the eyes. Applied to the rest of the skin, it improves blood circulation and ventilates the pores of the face.
Anti-inflammatory, cornflower floral water calms redness, tightness, rosacea, irritation, sunburn and other skin reactions.
Purifying, cornflower is considered a tonic applicable to the hair to strengthen the hair fiber. It would also have a beneficial effect on the appearance of dandruff since it relieves scalp irritation.
To top it off, cornflower water also has mental benefits, because it calls for relaxation.
fresh offers you effective and comforting treatments, offering an exceptional sensory experience.
Discover all the benefits of cornflower water with our soothing vitamin C night mask. Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask can be applied to normal skin as well as sensitive skin to relieve irritation.
Enriched with flowers, this facial mask is designed to reduce redness and brighten the complexion thanks to the presence of vitamin C and squalane in its composition. Give your skin a real bubble of comfort.
In addition to cornflower floral water, find in its formula:
Passionflower oil, a soothing flower helping to reduce signs of discomfort. Its presentation in the form of oil provides good fatty acids allowing the skin to be nourished in addition to being hydrated.
Peony extract, calming, obtained through a process of soaking the root of the flower. It helps to even out the complexion and hydrate the skin.
Cherry blossom extract made from hand-harvested flowers. It improves skin texture and goes perfectly with cornflower to soothe the face.
The results have been proven. The complexion is more even, the texture of the skin is visibly smoother. In addition to this, sensitive skin is soothed in more than 90% of cases.
Written by Brittan Bates for Fresh. Brittan is an NYC-based writer, editor, and storyteller with 9 years of experience spanning digital and print journalism, copywriting, brand strategy, and more. Her work has appeared in publications such as Teen Vogue and brands including Diane von Furstenberg, abc carpet & home, FRĒDA SALVADOR, and more.