Natural Insect Repellents

There are 5 plants that are known to repel mosquitoes.
Marigolds have a smell that insects find objectionable.
Rosemary is another one that has oil that repels mosquitoes.
Catnip is an herb that is more effective then Deet.
Citronella is a grass like plant that company's manufacture for repelling mosquitoes.
And Lavender!


If you are hosting an outdoor event have either Lavender oil or fresh Lavender can be used as a repellent.
Spritz your tablecloths with the fresh soothing scent of lavender, your guests will enjoy the scent and be bug free as well! Or tuck sprigs of cut lavender into bouquets. Pretty to look at, and very useful!


Lavender distilled hydrosol will keep mosquitoes away when it is applied to the skin.


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Lavender Hydrosol

Lavender Skies Lavender Hydrosol
Origin-Onancock, Virginia

Parts Distilled- Flowers of Lavandula angustifolia

Method of Cultivation- 100 % All Natural no chemicals

This is one of the more relaxing and balancing hydrosols from our collection of flower waters. It is ideal for oily and combination skin, and is an excellent coolant for minor burns, rashes, and hot sores. Mentally refreshing and marvelous on the emotions! Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Rose Hydrosol

Lavender Skies Rose Hydrosol 

Origin- Onancock, Virginia

Parts Distilled-Petals of Rosa damascene  from Kenya

Method of Cultivation - 100 % All Natural no chemicals

One of our favorites! It is a wonderful toner for all skin types, and makes a practical and suitable body splash, anti-anxiety spray, deodorant, room freshener, and for one of those days when we feel sensual. This is an aphrodisiac with embedded roots dating back thousands of years. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Helichrysum Hydrosol

Lavender Skies Helichrysum Hydrosol

Parts Distilled- Flowers of Helichrysum italicum

Method of Cultivation- 100 % All Natural

No chemicals

A deeply therapeutic and healing hydrosol with unrivaled skin toning benefits. Helichrysum hydrosol makes a lightly refreshing facial mist for mature and dry skin, with a mildly dry and "toasty" aroma. This is the best hydrosol we have experienced for those in search of a complete skin toning and healing experience. Not for food use. www.LavenderSkiesVA.com

All About Hydrosols

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.