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Hydrolates are products that are becoming increasingly popular in the field of natural care and aromatherapy.
Let’s learn more about these mysterious plant fluids, their properties and various applications. In this article, we will look at what hydrolates are, what properties they have and how they can be used in daily care.
What are hydrolates?
Hydrolates, also called flower waters or hydrosols, are products obtained during the distillation process of plant essential oils. During water or steam distillation of a plant, water vapor moves through the plant material, carrying valuable plant substances with it. As a result of this process, we obtain hydrolate, which is a mixture of water and plant substances, such as essential oils, phytosterols and other active ingredients. Hydrolates are gentle, which means they are easily tolerated by the skin, even by people with sensitive skin.
Properties of hydrolates
Hydrolates have many beneficial properties for skin and hair. Their composition depends on the plant from which they were distilled, so they differ in terms of properties and applications. Overall, hydrolates are moisturizing, soothing, toning and nourishing. They can also help maintain the skin’s natural balance, providing relief from irritation and inflammation.
The use of hydrolates
Hydrolates are widely used in skin and hair care and in aromatherapy. Here are some popular hydrolates and their uses:
Bitter orange flower hydrolate
It restores freshness and radiance to the skin, soothes inflammation, and helps maintain the balance of oily skin.
Hydrolate from wild carrot seeds
It provides excellent support for mature skin, supports its regeneration and has anti-aging properties.
Cornflower hydrolate
It helps soothe skin irritations and has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is ideal for the care of problematic skin.
Lavender hydrolate
It relaxes the senses and soothes the skin. Perfect for sensitive skin care and as an addition to relaxing baths.
St. John’s wort hydrolate
It helps in the treatment of acne and relieves inflammation. It can also be used in hair care.
Linden hydrolate
Moisturizes and soothes irritated skin. Perfect as a facial tonic.
Witch hazel hydrolate
It supports skin microcirculation and helps fight puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
Cistus hydrolate
It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is perfect for the care of acne-prone skin.
Parsley hydrolate
Cleanses the skin and helps reduce discoloration and pigmentation spots.
Damask rose hydrolate
It provides luxurious care, moisturizes and nourishes the skin, and has antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
Your suggestions
Remember that when choosing a hydrolate for your care, it is worth consulting a dermatologist or aromatherapy specialist to choose a product suitable for your skin type and needs. Moreover, it is always worth performing an allergy test on a small part of the skin before regular use of the hydrolate.
Recommended articles
If you want to learn more about care with natural products, we recommend reading our articles about essential oils and beauty herbs. Thanks to them, you will learn even more ways to take care of your health and beauty in a natural and ecological way.