Cistus labdanum is a shrub that grows wild in many parts of the Mediterranean Basin. Today, cistus is harvested mainly in the South of Spain. It is remarkable for the gum it secretes in Summer to protect itself from the intense heat. This gum has been used in perfumery for 3000 years. The different products of gum (labdanum), leaves and branches are obtained by distillation or extraction.
Cistus ladaniferus L.
Spain
Code B275
CAS TSCA 8016-26-0
Cistus labdanum is a shrub that grows wild in many parts of the Mediterranean Basin. Today, cistus is harvested mainly in the South of Spain. It is remarkable for the gum it secretes in Summer to protect itself from the intense heat. This gum has been used in perfumery for 3000 years. The different products of gum (labdanum), leaves and branches are obtained by distillation or extraction.
In 1988 we opened a subsidiary in the heart of Spain’s Huelva Province to produce labdanum and cistus extracts on site. In 2013 we perfected an automated workshop for the production of labdanum gum. Since its construction, the factory has been producing a full range of cistus and gum derivatives.
Leaf, Stem
ORGANIC
In 1988 we opened a subsidiary in the heart of Spain’s Huelva Province to produce labdanum and cistus extracts on site. In 2013 we perfected an automated workshop for the production of labdanum gum. Since its construction, the factory has been producing a full range of cistus and gum derivatives.
In cosmetics, cistus extracts are used in products like masks, makeup removers and creams. They are also used in products for problem skin, damaged skin, mature skin and couperose-prone skin.
Main components: Alpha pinene (20.00 to 55.00%), Viridiflorol (1.00 to 10.00%), Viridiflorene (<= 10.00%), Camphene (2.00 to 8.00%), Trimethylcyclohexanone (1.00 to 6.00%)