Skin care products based on natural components enjoy great popularity. Hydrosols are among them, complementing our daily care or replacing some products. What benefits can you expect and how many floral waters do you know? Let’s find out!
What are hydrosols?
Hydrosols are also known as floral waters. They are produced during extraction of essential oils – by-products of distillation process. Particles which aren’t water-soluble make up an oil whereas water that’s left with plant-derived ingredients is a hydrosol.
A hydrosol can also be called a plant essence yet it’s more watery and has a subtler aroma. Apply it to skin like a face mist, toner or add it to other products. The cosmetic offer abounds in hydrosols that must be customized to needs of your skin.
What types of hydrosols are there?
We are spoilt for choice so let’s focus on top choices.
Lavender hydrosol
Fulfilling various purposes is its strength. You can use it no matter your type of skin. Lavender water is also used as a soothing agent after shaving, sunbathing or epilation.
- has antiseptic, alleviating, anti-inflammatory effect
- stimulates blood circulation
- enhances skin tone
- strengthens hair follicles
Rose hydrosol
It is recommended for oily, spot-prone, aging, sensitive, dry, couperose and easily-irritated skin. This hydrosol is obtained from flowers of Damask rose picked in the morning (it’s a must!). It can be applied directly to skin or as addition to other cosmetics. Rose water works in the following way:
- slightly moisturizes and tightens skin
- smoothes out and firms up
- accelerates skin healing
- strengthens blood vessels
- reduces redness
Witch hazel hydrosol
Also known as hamamelis hydrosol. It is taken from the leaves and bark of a small shrub – witch hazel. It is used for acne, oily, aging, irritated, red, couperose skins, and for reducing pimples and blackheads. Witch hazel water:
- has antioxidant effect
- kills bacteria and prevents inflammation
- reduces redness
- soothes and repairs
- regulates sebum glands
Orange hydrosol
It is the best choice for you if your skin is sensitive, cuperose, aging, oily or prone to acne breakouts. Use it solo or add to cosmetics. Orange water:
- stimulates production of collagen
- firms up and rejuvenates skin
- has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect
- regenerates and soothes irritated skin
- strengthens blood vessels
- minimizes the appearance of skin pores
- helps reduce blemishes
- evens out skin tone
