Flower Waters (Hydrosols)
Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, hydroflorates, flower waters or distillates are produced from steam-distilling plant materials. Hydrosols have similar properties to essential oils but are much less concentrated. Unlike their "essential oil added to water" counterparts, true steam-distilled hydrosols contain all the beneficial components that whole plant materials have to offer.
Hydrosols are usually a by-product of essential oil production, but the highest quality comes from devoted distillers who, with artist-like precision, steam small batches of fresh floral and plant material strictly to produce hydrosol (the hydrosols offered by Lavender Skies are produced in this fashion). All of our hydrosols are distilled in copper stills, processed through sterilized methods in Onancock, Virginia. Hydrosols contain all of the essence of the plant in every drop, just like essential oils but in a milder form; making them suitable for all manner of applications where essential oils would be too strong. In most hydrosols there is less than 5% actual oil.
Please note that their aromas are mostly mild and subtle, sometimes bright and fragrant, and most hydrosols have an herby or grassy note indicative of their authentic and therapeutic properties.
Wonderful as a facial splash, body perfume, deodorant or air freshener. Cool a hot flash, change your mood or add them to lotions and creams.
Each of our hydrosols is packaged in a translucent pink, cobalt blue, purple bottle with a black mister. The bulk 8 oz, 16 oz ounce and 1 gallon waters are packaged in HDPE plastic bottles.
A FEW APPLICATIONS FOR HYDROSOLS:
Hydrates dry, sensitive, mature or oily skin after cleansing or shower; apply before using facial oils or creams.
Soothes sunburn and minor irritations of the skin.
Excellent for frequent flyers or high & dry altitudes that can dry out the skin.
Provides a light cooling mist during hot days outdoors or in a dry office.
Use a few tablespoons in a bath for newborns or small children to help calm.
