Vipsen Vietnam, Bai Dai Village, Tien Xuan Commune, Thach That District, Hanoi (2026)

12/03/2026

Steam-Distilled Pomelo Peel Essential Oil – A Safe, Furocoumarin-Free Option

Within the citrus essential oil category, the method of extraction—cold pressing versus steam distillation—plays a crucial role in determining whether furocoumarins are present. From a physicochemical perspective, furocoumarins are non-volatile compounds with relatively high molecular weight, meaning they do not readily transfer into the v***r phase during steam distillation.

As a result, pomelo peel essential oil obtained through steam distillation contains little to no furocoumarins, or only negligible trace amounts. This greatly reduces the likelihood of phototoxic reactions on the skin, making Vietnamese pomelo peel essential oil suitable for leave-on applications.

Steam-distilled pomelo peel essential oil is composed mainly of volatile compounds such as d-limonene, β-myrcene, and other monoterpenes. These molecules contribute to its fresh, clean citrus aroma and explain its widespread use in body care products, fragrances, and cosmetic formulations.

Image: Pomelo peel chopped into small pieces before the steam distillation process.

07/03/2026

🌸 Celebrating International Women’s Day – March 8 at VIPSEN 🌸

International Women’s Day is a meaningful occasion to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of women to society and the workplace. At VIPSEN, we are proud to have a team of talented and dedicated female colleagues who play important roles across key departments such as Quality Management, Accounting, and Sales. With their professionalism, strong sense of responsibility, and passion for excellence, they contribute significantly to the company’s continued growth and success.

To celebrate this special day, the VIPSEN family gathered for a warm and friendly dinner at a restaurant ahead of March 8. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together, share joyful moments, laughter, and heartfelt wishes. The cheerful and welcoming atmosphere made the celebration truly memorable for all.

On this special occasion, we would like to express our sincere appreciation and warmest wishes to all the amazing women of VIPSEN. May you always stay beautiful, happy, confident, and continue to shine brightly in everything you do! 💐❤️

13/02/2026

🌸 Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse 🐎

As spring gently returns, it brings with it warmth, renewal, and the joy of reunion. The Lunar New Year is a time to return home, to gather with family, to share laughter around the table, and to reconnect with those who matter most.

In the spirit of the Year of the Horse — a symbol of energy, determination, and progress — may this new year inspire us to move forward with confidence, passion, and resilience.

✨ To our friends, partners, and valued customers:
Thank you for your trust, collaboration, and companionship throughout the past year. Your support means more than words can express.
May the Year of the Horse gallop in with new opportunities and lasting achievements.

Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse!

05/02/2026

🌿 Coleus amboinicus Essential Oil – From Traditional Herbal Remedy to a High-Value Natural Ingredient

Coleus amboinicus, also known as Plectranthus amboinicus, is a well-known indigenous herb in Vietnam, long used in folk medicine - particularly for supporting respiratory health. Through essential oil extraction, this familiar medicinal plant reveals its value in a more scientific and concentrated form, highlighting its strong potential for modern health-care applications and industrial production.

🔬 General characteristics
Coleus amboinicus essential oil is distilled mainly from the plant’s leaves and stems. It contains a high proportion of phenolic compounds, especially carvacrol and thymol, which are widely recognized for their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and respiratory-supporting properties. Although the essential oil yield is relatively low - approximately 0.05–0.12% based on fresh plant material - the biological activity of the oil is considered highly valuable.

👃 Aroma & sensory profile
The oil has a pale yellow appearance and a warm, spicy aroma with subtle lemony notes. This distinctive scent creates a feeling of clear breathing and comfort, making the oil particularly suitable for products designed to support the respiratory system.

🧪 Practical applications in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Coleus Amboinicus Essential Oil is most commonly used in nutraceutical products such as cough syrups, throat sprays, and lozenges. It is also applied in oral-care products, body-care cosmetics, and scalp-care formulations.

From a traditional medicinal herb, Coleus Amboinicus Essential Oil is gradually becoming a high-value natural ingredient in modern health-care product manufacturing in Vietnam. Owing to its economic potential, coleus amboinicus is receiving increasing attention and is now being cultivated on a larger scale, supported by scientific farming practices to improve biomass yield and enhance essential oil content.

Image: Coleus Amboinicus Oil

03/02/2026

🌿 Coleus amboinicus – a familiar home remedy in Vietnamese households

Among the many plants closely tied to everyday life in Vietnam, Coleus amboinicus stands out as a classic example of a “home-garden medicine” passed down through generations. The plant belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family, which also includes well-known aromatic herbs such as basil, perilla, mint, Vietnamese balm, oregano, and lavender. When its leaves are gently crushed, they release a warm, slightly spicy scent with a hint of citrus, while the flavor is mildly sour and agreeable.

Originally native to South and Southeast Asia—regions known for their hot, humid climate and abundant rainfall—Coleus amboinicus spread through human migration and the historical exchange of spices, medicinal plants, and seeds. Once introduced to Vietnam, it adapted easily to local conditions and gradually became a common presence in home gardens.

The plant is valued for its simplicity: it requires little space and minimal care, making it ideal for household cultivation. Traditionally, Vietnamese families have used just a few fresh leaves to help relieve everyday ailments such as coughs, sore throats, colds, and minor digestive issues.

In modern times, the essential oil extracted from Coleus amboinicus, known for its respiratory-supporting bioactive compounds, has expanded the plant’s applications. Its use in supplements and health products reflects how traditional herbal wisdom continues to find relevance within contemporary approaches to healthcare.

Image: Coleus amboinicus plants in Vietnam

21/01/2026

🌿 Enhancing Hormone Cytokinin – the biological foundation for high-quality plant raw materials in natural essential oil production

In natural essential oil production in Vietnam, essential oils are mainly accumulated in leaves, young branches, flowers, bark, and certain types of stems and fruits. Therefore, the yield and quality of essential oils depend only partially on distillation equipment, while the majority is determined by how plants are cultivated, nourished, and enabled to regenerate continuously, thereby increasing productivity and extending harvest cycles.

At the center of this process is Cytokinin – the plant hormone that regulates cell division, shoot differentiation, canopy expansion, and delayed senescence. Scientifically enhancing endogenous Cytokinin allows plants to produce more branches, more leaves, and more shoots, directly contributing to higher biomass and improved essential oil yield and content.

🔬 Sustainable solutions to increase endogenous Cytokinin in crops include:
☘️ Maintaining a healthy root system – the primary site of Cytokinin synthesis – through proper soil preparation, basal and top fertilization, regular weeding, and good drainage
☘️ Correct pruning and harvesting techniques to stimulate lateral shoot differentiation and canopy expansion
☘️ Proper management of light exposure and canopy structure
☘️ Balanced nutrition, prioritizing organic fertilizers and well-composted manure; avoiding chemical fertilizers and synthetic agrochemicals
☘️ Selecting robust plant varieties with strong regenerative capacity

🌱 When Cytokinin levels are maintained appropriately, plants:
– Recover rapidly after harvest
– Maintain strong and stable biomass
– Enable more harvest cycles per year
– Deliver higher and more consistent raw material quality across seasons

👉 This is the biological foundation connecting plants to natural essential oils, where plant growth science, sustainable farming, and essential oil production converge to create long-term value for Vietnam’s essential oil industry.

Image: Quality inspection of basil plants (Methyl Chavicol type) in Vietnam for basil essential oil production.

16/12/2025

Vietnam – A Landscape of Indigenous Essential Oils Across Three Regions

🌱 Every country in the world is home to its own native plant species, from which essential oils are created with distinctive characteristics that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Vietnam is no exception.

Located in the subtropical monsoon climate zone and stretching from North to South, Vietnam features a clear differentiation in climate, soil conditions, and ecosystems across its territory. This natural diversity has shaped a rich landscape of indigenous essential oils, where each region carries its own unique aromatic profile.

Northern Vietnam, characterized by high mountains interwoven with fertile plains and dense river systems, is the cradle of cassia, star anise, litsea cubeba and a wide range of aromatic herbs such as mint, basil, perilla, Vietnamese basil, and lemongrass. Central Vietnam, influenced by strong sunlight, coastal winds, and hilly terrain, provides ideal growing conditions for cajeput, ginger, turmeric, and Java citronella. Meanwhile, Southern Vietnam, with its year-round warm and humid tropical climate, offers a favorable environment for plants such as pomelo, agarwood, tamanu, neem, and other tropical species to thrive.

Each essential oil is the harmonious result of land, climate, and the dedicated care of local communities. Every region and every plant contributes its own aroma, story, and identity—together forming the distinctive character of Vietnamese essential oils.

Producing high-quality natural essential oils begins with the careful selection of suitable indigenous raw materials, long-term collaboration with farmers and cooperatives across the country, and strict control of the production process starting from the raw material stage. As the world increasingly embraces natural solutions for human health and environmental protection, requirements for transparency, sustainability, and responsibility throughout the value chain are becoming ever more essential.

With its rich herbal ecosystems and diverse natural resources, Vietnam holds strong potential to play an increasingly important role in the global value chain of herbal raw materials and natural essential oils.

Photo: Farmers harvesting citronella grass

27/11/2025

Farmers – The Key Players in the Natural Essential Oil Supply Chain

In the natural essential oil supply chain, modern distillation or production technology only works well when we start with good raw materials. And the people who create those materials are the farmers – the ones who care for each plant every day and directly shape its quality.

Farmers stay with their crops from planting to harvest. They understand the soil, the weather, and the seasons. With their experience, they know how to choose the right seeds, protect the plants from pests, adjust watering and fertilizing, prune correctly, and pick the right time to harvest. Every step affects how much essential oil the plants produce, so their skills matter a lot.

In many remote areas, farmers even do small distillation batches right after harvesting. Processing the plants on-site helps keep them fresh and reduces transportation costs, which can be very high in difficult terrain. This ensures the essential oil is high-quality from the very beginning.

Farmers also help create a transparent and sustainable supply chain. Because planting, caring, and harvesting all happen at the source, the quality and origin of the raw materials are always clear and easy to trace.

At VIPSEN, we believe farmers are at the center of our value chain. Thanks to their hard work and our close partnership, every drop of essential oil reflects purity, safety, and honesty — just like the dedication they put into every field they grow.

Photo: Lemongrass essential oil distillation at a Vietnamese smallholder farm

14/11/2025

Traditional Essential Oil Distillation in Vietnam: Common but Limited

The growing demand for natural essential oils has created new job opportunities for many households in Vietnam. Onsite distillation such as cassia, star anise, litsea cubeba, and citronella not only helps reduce production costs but also ensures consistent raw material quality.

In Vietnam, steam distillation remains the most popular method thanks to its simplicity and effectiveness. However, in many raw-material areas across the country, essential oil production still relies heavily on homemade distillation equipment. While these setups reflect the creativity of local farmers, they typically operate on a small scale, yield inconsistent quality, and increase overall production costs. Below are some common limitations farmers encounter during essential oil distillation:

- Low extraction efficiency: Homemade stills often fail to meet optimal technical ratios. Uneven or insufficient heating prevents the plant materials from releasing essential oils thoroughly.

- Unstable temperature control: Heat sources mainly come from wood or charcoal stoves, making it difficult to maintain stable temperatures throughout the distillation process. This fluctuation leads to inconsistencies in oil quality between batches

- Hygiene and labor safety issues: Improvised equipment is usually made from non-standard materials, lacks insulation and anti-corrosion features, and is not maintained through proper cleaning procedures.
As a result, essential oils can easily be contaminated, altering their aroma and color. Additionally, manual operation increases the risk of burns and fire hazards.

At VIPSEN, we choose to partner with farmers - empowering them through shared knowledge and practical technology to build a safer, more sustainable way of producing essential oils.

We believe that when farmers’ traditional craftsmanship is strengthened by science, Vietnamese essential oils can achieve the quality, consistency, and long-lasting value they deserve.

Image: Distillation system at a local household with VIPSEN’s consultation

13/11/2025

Xuan Mai – Where the Green of Pomelo Trees Covers the Hills

Last week, VIPSEN visited and worked with the pomelo-growing area in Xuan Mai (Hanoi), one of the largest and most well-known pomelo cultivation regions in Vietnam.

We visited the orchard after about an hour’s drive from central Hanoi, on a cool day with a light drizzle. Back in March, when we visited to collect pomelo blossoms, the branches were still white with flowers. Now, just a few months later, those blossoms have turned into round, heavy pomelos, ready for the coming harvest season.

Here, we had the chance to learn more about valuable techniques in cultivation, care, and harvesting to produce high-quality pomelos. We also talked with local farmers about collecting blossoms and young pomelos for high-quality essential oil production.

We were also welcomed to enjoy fresh pomelos at the house of Mr. Sĩ, tthe owner of an orchard of more than 1,000m². It was truly impressive to know that both he and his wife are teachers, yet still manage the entire orchard on their own.
In Vietnam, pomelos symbolize happiness in love, prosperity, and family fulfillment. In just one month, the whole region will enter the bustling pomelo harvest season.

This visit is part of VIPSEN’s ongoing efforts to connect with raw-material regions, ensuring transparency throughout cultivation, harvesting, and essential oil production, and supporting a sustainable value chain for Vietnamese pomelo peel oil.

Photos from VIPSEN’s recent visit to the pomelo orchard in Xuan Mai.

07/11/2025

Steam Distillation: The Art and Science of Extracting Essential Oils

Essential oils are mixtures of volatile compounds extracted from the leaves, flowers, bark, stems, or roots of plants, carrying the distinctive aroma and biological properties of each species.
Among various extraction techniques, steam distillation is one of the most common and effective methods used to separate essential oils from plant materials. This technique has been employed for centuries in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries due to its ability to preserve the natural aroma and characteristics of essential oils.

In principle, steam distillation works by combining heat and steam to release essential oils from plant tissues. During the process, hot steam is passed through the plant material (such as leaves, flowers, bark, or stems), penetrating the cellular structure and rupturing the oil glands. Since essential oils consist of light, volatile aromatic compounds, they are easily carried away by the steam and released together with the condensed v***r.

After v***rization, the mixture of steam and essential oil is directed into a condenser, where it is cooled and returns to a liquid state. At this stage, a mixture of distilled water and essential oil is obtained. Because essential oils are immiscible with water, the two layers naturally separate: the oil either floats on top or sinks to the bottom, depending on its density. Finally, the essential oil is separated and stored under appropriate conditions.

The steam distillation method offers several advantages: it does not use any chemicals or solvents other than water, requires minimal human intervention, is safe, applicable to many types of plant materials, and helps preserve the natural properties of the oil. However, the extraction yield depends on factors such as the type of plant, moisture content, particle size, and distillation time. Controlling temperature, pressure, and steam flow rate is essential to obtaining high-quality essential oils.

Thanks to the combination of physical principles and simple techniques, steam distillation remains a traditional yet highly scientific method widely applied in the production of natural essential oils today.

Image: Steam distillation system at VIPSEN factory

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