Hydrolates

Hydrolates, often called floral waters, are by-products of the distillation of plant material in the production of essential oils.

For the production of hydrolates, as well as essential oils, it would be ideal to use certified organic plant material, free of pesticides and various chemicals, which consists of one botanical species, and clean water.

It is also important for the quality of the hydrolate how much water was used per kg of plant material, ie how much hydrolate was obtained from kg of plant mass. The rule here is that the less water, the better, or the more plant mass, the better. Information on the amount of hydrolate obtained from kg of plant mass must be on the certificate.

We use hydrolates for cosmetic purposes as natural tonics, or as an aqueous phase in the production of creams, gels, emulsions and masks.

We use hydrolates for cosmetic purposes as natural tonics, or as an aqueous phase in the production of creams, gels, emulsions and masks.

The most famous hydrolates

Lavender hydrolat is ideal for the care of almost all skin types. It has a regenerative, purifying, cooling effect; helps with insect bites; it is ideal as a spray to refresh the face during the summer heat. It is excellent for the care of sensitive skin, as well as for acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Rose hydrolat is used to care for mature, dehydrated, thinned and tired skin. It is an excellent moisturizer and as such useful for the care of all skin types that lack moisture.

Immortelle hydrolate has an anti-inflammatory effect, enhances the absorption of hematomas, promotes healing of wounds and scars, reduces cracks. Strongly regenerates skin cells and increases blood flow.

Yarrow hydrolate, like German chamomile hydrosol, is among the most effective anti-inflammatory hydrolates. Who doesn’t love the scent of chamomile has a great substitute. It is excellent for the care of sensitive and inflamed skin, so it is used for acne, redness, dermatitis, seborrhea.

Lemon balm hydrolate is a very mild and gentle hydrolate, so it is also used for the care of newborns. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is a strong antioxidant, so it is used for eczema, dermatitis, skin irritation, burns, as well as for the care of dry, mature skin.