Hydrosol, what is it? How is it used?

Meaning and definition of hydrolat

Hydrolats are a by-product of the steam distillation process of essential oils. They are, in effect, scented waters enriched with the active ingredients of the plant and, unlike essential oils, can be safely used in direct contact with the skin: this makes them an ideal product for body care, especially during the summer season. "If essential oils are the fire of the plant, aromatic water is the gentler and more balanced part."

How is hydrolat made?

The hydrolat is obtained through steam distillation. The vapor infused with the plant condenses into water. After resting, the water separates from the essential oil, giving rise to the hydrolat. Aromatic water is a lesser-known product compared to essential oil, but, as often happens, the more discreet part provides the greatest benefit.

Lavender Hydrolat

This hydrolat has a deeply soothing and calming action on the skin. Its purifying properties help rebalance sebum production. A cellular regenerator, Lavender is also very suitable for early childhood: if there is skin redness or slight irritation, it is recommended to spray it on the affected area several times a day. Furthermore, if stored in the fridge, Lavender hydrolat proves to be a truly refreshing after-sun product, as it provides relief after sun exposure.

Lavender Hydrolat for dogs

For a natural cleaning of pets' fur, wipe with a cloth dampened with Lavender hydrolat. The delicate scent of the plant will not bother our friends' fine sense of smell, while also warding off insects and mosquitoes.

Rose Hydrolat

With its signature in Venus, Rose has always spoken of beauty: its aromatic water restores radiance and luminosity. It is also indicated for dry and sensitive skin with a tendency to couperose, because it gently counteracts inflammation and stimulates microcirculation.

How you can use it: Rose hydrolat is the ideal product for completely natural facial care: you can use it, after cleansing, to purify and restore skin elasticity. Furthermore, Rose aromatic water has this peculiarity: if sprayed on the chest on days of tension and nervousness, it gives us serenity and calm.

Neroli Hydrolat

Orange Blossom hydrolat tones, soothes, refreshes and regenerates the skin. Particularly effective on dry skin or skin stressed by the sun, where it is used for its calming and relaxing properties. Its scent helps us to overcome fears and relieve tension.

How can you use it? Neroli hydrolat is an ideal tonic, especially for the evening: in addition to cleansing, soothing and refreshing the face, it instills peace and purity, helps overcome insomnia, promotes contact with spirituality and accompanies us in dreams. It can be sprayed on the body as a scented water after showering: sweet and sensual, it increases charm and attraction. Its scent leads one to grasp a beauty that transcends standards and conditioning. It instills self-esteem and consideration.

Rosemary Hydrolat

Rosemary hydrolat has purifying and microcirculation-stimulating properties, and is therefore indicated for scalp treatment, to counteract hair loss and encourage its growth.

How you can use it: excellent as a pre-shampoo lotion to apply generously to the scalp, gently massaging with your fingertips and leave it on for five minutes before washing. Rosemary aromatic water is exceptional in scalp treatment, to counteract hair loss and encourage its growth: this plant activates circulation and purifies the epidermis. Another use, this time entirely masculine, is as an aftershave: by enriching the hydrolat with a few drops of Lavender essential oil or Vetiver, an exceptional product will be obtained to use after shaving.

Bay Leaf Hydrolat

For the Ancients, Bay Leaf was the tree consecrated to the Sun-Apollo; its leaves crowned the heads of heroes, geniuses, and sages. The Greeks, in fact, believed that its leaves had the power to bestow the gift of divination, to ward off bad luck and contagious diseases. In Rome, it was also considered a sign of triumph, so much so that victorious generals wore a crown made of its branches when they were celebrated on the Capitol. How you can use it: Bay Leaf hydrolat acts on feelings of intolerance, loneliness, inability to listen, and repressed aggression. It stimulates the immune system, the lymphatic and circulatory systems. Effective for gum and oral cavity disorders (stomatitis) and for joint and rheumatic problems.