Whether they are extracted by green processes, "harvested" directly from the plant, or produced on a large scale by biotechnology, the fad for phytocompounds shows no signs of waning.

Microwave extraction, a genuine alternative

"Developed and patented by Archimex, VMHD (which stands for Vacuum Microwave HydroDistillation) allows the production of vegetable waters meeting purity and naturalness criteria that are sure to be welcomed. Extracts obtained by means of VMHD bring together a new aromatic palette, broadening considerably the scope for the creators of cosmetic formulation and perfumes"

Parfums Cosmétiques Actualités - n° 212 April/May 2010