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Floral waters AKA Hydrosols

Floral waters, also known as hydrosols, plant waters, or distillate waters, are the byproduct of the steam-distillation process used to make essential oils.

As with the plants from which they are derived, floral waters also have healing properties. They contain the water-soluble components of the distilled plant or flower and a very small amount of the essential oil. However, they are very different from essential oils and thus lend themselves to different uses.

Likewise, the smells of floral waters are subtler than those of their corresponding essential oils. The water solubility of hydrosols make them gentle enough to be used as they are, e.g. applied directly to the skin; depending on your intended use, they can also be diluted.

Bloom* Aromatherapy's Floral Waters

At Bloom* Aromatherapy, our Rose, and Witch Hazel Floral Waters are the real deal; they are 100% pure and natural. They are not a blend of plain water and essential oils. Likewise, our Rose+Witch Hazel Floral Water Blend is made of the pure waters of each plant.

Using Floral Waters

Floral waters are especially beneficial when used in your daily beauty regimen as a mild moisturizer, astringent, and toner. They also make healthy additions to other beauty preparations. When spritzed on your face after applying makeup, floral waters soften the look of makeup and give your face a natural glow. And throughout the day, use floral waters to cool and lightly moisturize your face and skin.

Floral waters can also be used as air fresheners and included in your homemade household products. (See the Ways to Use page for more information.)