Hydrosols for Skin + Body + Hair

Hydrosols are also called floral waters and hydrolats. They are a by-product of the essential oil making process from the steam distillation of plants. Hydrosols are aromatherapy. They are very mild and gentle and can be used on babies, children, elders and pets. Hydrosols contain some essential oil and the water constituents from the plant which are not present in essential oils.

Hydrosols are excellent to use for skin and hair care. They can be used as part or all of the water part when making lotions and creams and they add a light beautiful scent. Hydrosols make the best toners, aftershave splashes and hair rinses. They add moisturizing to the skin and don’t strip the skin’s natural oils. Hydrosols can be used to mist the body throughout the day helping to hydrate the skin. They are also very soothing for psoriasis, eczema and inflamed skin.

HYDROSOLS
Cucumber hydrosol is soothing and cooling for the skin. Good for inflamed skin.

Lavender hydrosol helps to calm the skin and is antiseptic. Good for oily and acne skin.

Lemon Balm hydrosol calms inflamed skin and reactive skin. Good for rashes and sensitive skin.

Lemon Verbena hydrosol is astringent and soothing. Good for teenager's and oily skin.

Peppermint hydrosol refreshes and tones the skin. Use for dull skin.

Rose Geranium hydrosol helps to balance skin. Use for oily, dry and mature skin.

Rose hydrosol is astringent and soothing. Use for mature skin and to soothe the eyes.

Rosemary hydrosol aids in revitalizing and regenerating skin. Use for dull and mature skin.

Hydrosols can also be used for culinary purposes. One to two ounces of peppermint or lemon verbena can be added to make a refreshing drink.

Make Your Own Hydrosol
If you have an herb garden usually you have an abundance of plant material. Hydrosols are a great way to make use from the trimmings of your herbs or a large crop of cucumbers. Fresh plants are best to use but dried can be used. The ones listed above are the ones I have used with success using the Homemade Hydrosol Method. You can also try other herbs. Research the herb and know if it is safe to use and what the herb is used for before using it. information on ebook How To Make Homemade Hydrosols>>>