You will have all the senses awakened during your stay in Corsica by the diversity and specificity of the still preserved island flora which offers a vast range of species distilled from essential oils. Discover the producers, aromatic specialists, Corsican cosmetics stores.
The use of plants and flowers from the maquis for medicinal purposes has always been present in the daily life of Corsicans. Due to its insularity and the diversity of its landscapes, Corsica has almost 3000 plant species, 5% of which are strictly endemic. “The Corsicans are custodians of a plant heritage of great value, one could even say of global value, since some of these species are only present on the island” (Gamisans, 1993)
(Source: Botanical Conservatory of Corsica)
The island flora is still preserved and protected today. This makes it possible to offer a wide range of essential oils, the best known of which is immortelle (murza). To continue this practice, picking is highly regulated and is carried out according to very precise specifications.
Organic Immortelle Corsica essential oil
Italian helichrysum or Corsican Immortelle is a perennial plant from the “Compositae” family. Helichrysum comes from the Greek “Helios”, sun, and “chrysos”, gold, because its flowers look like small gold-colored suns which do not fade. It is present almost everywhere around the Mediterranean and in Corsica, from the seaside to the interior.
Its bushes are modest in size, approximately 50 cm high, with yellow flowers at the top. Its smell is imparted to the territories in which it grows, which gives it a particularly marked identity.
Used in various internal and external forms, immortelle has many virtues, first and foremost a recognized effectiveness for treating hematomas. Immortelle is also known for its healing and antispasmodic properties.
Cosmetics in Corsica
Corsican cosmetics, a promising sector due to the wealth of endemic plant species, deserves to be known. producers have been working for around ten years to develop the cosmetics sector. A strong desire to highlight their region and to raise awareness of the beneficial active ingredients of Corsican natural cosmetics. Today, wild carrot, sea salt, Lariccio pine, juniper, goat’s milk, honey and even mastic are used in creams, lotions and others !
Cosmetics in Corsica is a promising sector due to the wealth of endemic species present on the island ! In authentic and touristy Corsica, by purchasing cosmetics, you will favor a sector in full development.
