Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
(huile de) perles de prairie
English translation:
meadowfoam (oil)
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French Foodie
Jan 30, 2006 20:50
18 yrs ago
French term
perles de prairie
French to English
Science
Botany
The full term is actually "huile de perles de prairie", an ingredient in a skin care product (exfoliant). Apparently, it is some kind of American wildflower, but I can only find a few references in French, with no pictures :-(
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | meadowfoam (oil) |
Anna Quail
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| 2 +2 | wildflower (oil) |
Charlotte Allen
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| 4 | Prairie Plants- Bee balm (Monarda didyma) |
RHELLER
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| 2 +1 | prairie rose |
Kate Hudson (X)
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| 2 | lily of the valley (oil) |
tictac
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Proposed translations
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Anna Quail
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meadowfoam (oil)
That's how they say "huile de perle de prairie" on the English DECLEOR site.
"Système corps: Composition
Huile de Coprah : 3.15%
Huile de Perle de Prairie : 1%
Glycoproteine Végétale : 1%
D Panthénol : 0.5%
Ester de Vitamine E : 0.10%
Agents Hydratants : 4,5%"
http://www.decleor.fr/
"Système corps: Composition
Coconut Oil : 3.15%
Meadowfoam Oil : 1%
Plant Glycoprotein : 1%
D Panthenol : 0.5%
Vitamin E Ester : 0.10%
Moisturising Agents : 4,5%"
http://www.decleor.com/index.com.html
(Go to products - bodycare - well-being - système corps)
See also
http://www.meadowfoam.com/
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/meadowfoam.html
"Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba Benth.) is a low growing herbaceous winter annual that is adapted to poorly drained soils. Limnanthes means marshflower and the common name "Meadowfoam" arose due to the appearance, at full bloom, of its solid canopy of creamy white flowers. Meadowfoam is native to northern California, southern Oregon, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The oil from meadowfoam seed has unique chemical properties that make it one of the most stable vegetable oils known."
If you want to see what it looks like:
http://images.google.fr/images?hl=fr&q=meadowfoam&btnG=Reche...
"Système corps: Composition
Huile de Coprah : 3.15%
Huile de Perle de Prairie : 1%
Glycoproteine Végétale : 1%
D Panthénol : 0.5%
Ester de Vitamine E : 0.10%
Agents Hydratants : 4,5%"
http://www.decleor.fr/
"Système corps: Composition
Coconut Oil : 3.15%
Meadowfoam Oil : 1%
Plant Glycoprotein : 1%
D Panthenol : 0.5%
Vitamin E Ester : 0.10%
Moisturising Agents : 4,5%"
http://www.decleor.com/index.com.html
(Go to products - bodycare - well-being - système corps)
See also
http://www.meadowfoam.com/
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/meadowfoam.html
"Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba Benth.) is a low growing herbaceous winter annual that is adapted to poorly drained soils. Limnanthes means marshflower and the common name "Meadowfoam" arose due to the appearance, at full bloom, of its solid canopy of creamy white flowers. Meadowfoam is native to northern California, southern Oregon, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The oil from meadowfoam seed has unique chemical properties that make it one of the most stable vegetable oils known."
If you want to see what it looks like:
http://images.google.fr/images?hl=fr&q=meadowfoam&btnG=Reche...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to you I was able to dig around a little more and I found English description of the product I am translating about! Meadowfoam it is :-) If this hadn't worked out, then I think Charlotte's answer would have been a good solution. Thanks to all!"
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wildflower (oil)
I did find one reference to 'PEARLS wildflower oil', but I get the feeling it may be a brand name.
Otherwise, the Sonia Rykiel site simply suggests 'wildflower' for 'perles de prairie' (huile de perles de prairie is one of the ingredients in their "desire body lotion"), and there are quite a number of hits for 'wildflower oil', with the odd reference to prairies thrown in. I realise this is not a solution, but it might be a workaround if you're very tight for time.
On the other hand, there are also plenty of hits for 'meadow flower oil', which doesn't mean either of these suggestions is actually right!
Otherwise, the Sonia Rykiel site simply suggests 'wildflower' for 'perles de prairie' (huile de perles de prairie is one of the ingredients in their "desire body lotion"), and there are quite a number of hits for 'wildflower oil', with the odd reference to prairies thrown in. I realise this is not a solution, but it might be a workaround if you're very tight for time.
On the other hand, there are also plenty of hits for 'meadow flower oil', which doesn't mean either of these suggestions is actually right!
Peer comment(s):
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Bourth (X)
: Absolutely. A good fudge.
1 hr
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| agree |
Rachel Fell
: agree with Bourth;-)
1 hr
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36 mins
Prairie Plants- Bee balm (Monarda didyma)
Nom botanique, Monarda didyma. Nom français, Monarde; Baume d'abeilles ... Cosmétique. Partie(s) utilisée(s), Feuilles. Fleurs. Maladie(s)/insecte(s) ...
pages.infinit.net/belber/annehtm/monarda.htm
While witch hazel is commercially available as a skin care product, ... Prairie Plants Bee balm (Monarda didyma) belongs to the mint family of Labiatae. ...
www.consciouschoice.com/ 1999/cc1206/tradpharmacy1206.html
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Note added at 37 mins (2006-01-30 21:28:32 GMT)
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my confidence level is too high - I am not sure that this is what you are referring to.
pages.infinit.net/belber/annehtm/monarda.htm
While witch hazel is commercially available as a skin care product, ... Prairie Plants Bee balm (Monarda didyma) belongs to the mint family of Labiatae. ...
www.consciouschoice.com/ 1999/cc1206/tradpharmacy1206.html
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Note added at 37 mins (2006-01-30 21:28:32 GMT)
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my confidence level is too high - I am not sure that this is what you are referring to.
38 mins
lily of the valley (oil)
lily of the valley (oil)
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49 mins
prairie rose
As all our answers are verging on guesses, perhaps you should ask for the botanical name
http://www.innvista.com/HEALTH/herbs/rose.htm
• R. arkansana (Prairie Wild Rose, Sunshine Rose, Arkansas Rose, Meadow Rose, Pasture Rose)
Use only the rose species listed here for medicinal purposes and not garden hybrids.
Because of the high price of rose oil, adulteration is common. Therefore, for medicinal purposes, use only the best high quality, genuine rose oil.
Rose oil is nontoxic and can be taken internally, but it is advisable to seek professional guidance if not familiar with its use and dosages.
Consumers should be aware of the fact that much of the natural vitamin C in some rosehip products is lost in the manufacturing process. To compensate, some fortify the products with artificial vitamin C.
http://www.innvista.com/HEALTH/herbs/rose.htm
• R. arkansana (Prairie Wild Rose, Sunshine Rose, Arkansas Rose, Meadow Rose, Pasture Rose)
Use only the rose species listed here for medicinal purposes and not garden hybrids.
Because of the high price of rose oil, adulteration is common. Therefore, for medicinal purposes, use only the best high quality, genuine rose oil.
Rose oil is nontoxic and can be taken internally, but it is advisable to seek professional guidance if not familiar with its use and dosages.
Consumers should be aware of the fact that much of the natural vitamin C in some rosehip products is lost in the manufacturing process. To compensate, some fortify the products with artificial vitamin C.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Rachel Fell
: about trying to ask for botanical name - do we know it's from US because of "prairie"?!Nothing obvious appears as a US plant exfoliant
1 hr
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