{"id":19993,"date":"2025-06-09T15:17:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T13:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/what-is-a-hydrolat-and-how-do-i-use-it-properly\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:42:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T12:42:17","slug":"what-is-a-hydrolat-and-how-do-i-use-it-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/en\/what-is-a-hydrolat-and-how-do-i-use-it-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a hydrolat and how do I use it properly?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19993\" class=\"elementor elementor-19993 elementor-18300\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7da2ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7da2ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e6c5e7\" data-id=\"5e6c5e7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-852a8c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"852a8c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"isPasted\">Imagine water from the steam that slowly passes through a rose, chamomile or cornflower flower. This steam, charged with aromatic molecules, condenses in the still, giving rise to a hydrolat: a natural, pure, aqueous extract&#8230; and incredibly rich in benefits. <\/p><p>Whether it&#8217;s fine<strong>lavender<\/strong>for <strong>sensitive skin<\/strong>, peppermint for oily skin, or orange blossom to soothe irritated skin, each hydrolat is a subtle concentrate of nature, obtained without preservatives, through a controlled <strong>steam distillation<\/strong> process.<\/p><p>But what&#8217;s the difference between a floral water and an essential oil? What is a hydrolat really used for? Which raw material to choose for which <strong>skin type<\/strong>? In this article, you&#8217;ll discover how to use these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/\"><strong><u>organic floral waters<\/u><\/strong><\/a> in your facial care, for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/en\/hair-hydrolate-natural-care-for-a-healthy-scalp-and-revitalized-hair\/\"><u>your hair<\/u><\/a>your home recipes or even in the kitchen<strong>.<\/strong>   <\/p><p>Ready to plunge into the fascinating world of natural aromatic waters? Let us guide you. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e969c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38e969c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. A clear, scientific definition of a hydrolat\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea31b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea31b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A hydrolat, also known as <em>floral water<\/em> or <em>hydrosol<\/em>, is a water-based product (aqueous phase) obtained from the <strong>steam distillation<\/strong> of an <strong>aromatic plant<\/strong>. It<strong>contains<\/strong> water-soluble active molecules and is a natural, gentle, low-concentration extract.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97af745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97af745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Difference between hydrolat, floral water and essential oil<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d4560 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59d4560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hydrolat is the by-product of plant distillation, containing a low concentration of active ingredients. The essential oil, on the other hand, is the supernatant oily phase, which is much more concentrated. When the distilled part is a flower (rose, chamomile&#8230;), the hydrolat is also called <em>floral water<\/em>. Find out more in our article on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/en\/?p=19986\">difference between <strong>floral water<\/strong> and hydrolat<\/a>.<\/span>   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18832bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18832bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does the law say?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d5084 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67d5084\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hydrolats can be considered cosmetic or food-grade, depending on their purity, preservation method (no preservatives) and certified organic origin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fca4410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fca4410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. How is a hydrosol obtained?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7c9620 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7c9620\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hydrosols are obtained by <strong>steam distillation<\/strong> in a still. The steam carries away the plant&#8217;s aromatic compounds, which are then condensed to separate the essential oil and<strong>aromatic water<\/strong> (hydrolat). <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55ce725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55ce725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The principle of distillation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e10e5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e10e5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This process enables active molecules to be<strong>steam-entrained<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce46101 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce46101\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/distilaltion-boemia.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-19995\" alt=\"hydrolat definition\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d55766 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d55766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Manufacturing stages<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c3f73e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c3f73e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Harvesting the plant  <\/p><\/li><li><p>Placing in the still<\/p><\/li><li><p>Heats water to generate steam<\/p><\/li><li><p>Steam passes through the plant for several hours<\/p><\/li><li><p>Condensation and separation to obtain essential oil and<strong>floral water<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1243317 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1243317\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What we recover: essential oil vs. hydrolate<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3817a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3817a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The essential oil floats on top of the hydrosol. These two phases are separated at the end of the process. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c9fa7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c9fa7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. What are hydrolats used for?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-511075b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"511075b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hydrolats are used for their gentle, soothing, tonic or purifying properties, depending on the plant distilled.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfa8e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cfa8e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits for skin and hair<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb4d8d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb4d8d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"isPasted\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"519\">Each hydrolat bears the signature of the plant from which it is derived. A discreet but effective signature, often surprising in its effects. These subtle yet powerful plant extracts act as a backdrop, without ever saturating the skin or the senses.  <\/p><p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"921\">On the skin, hydrolats can regulate, refresh, calm or rebalance. It&#8217;s a daily support, a way of supporting the skin&#8217;s ecosystem without upsetting it. Apply them as a toning mist, a targeted compress or the heart of a homemade blend, and they immediately find their place in a simple yet demanding routine.  <\/p><p data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1271\">Internally, certain hydrolats, when well-chosen and correctly diluted (always pure and natural, without preservatives, <strong>derived from distillation<\/strong>), can support the body in its elimination, recovery and relaxation functions. This is a still confidential but valuable avenue of use, which deserves to be passed on with rigor. <\/p><p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1655\">In the kitchen, edible hydrosols are finding their place in refined preparations. This is not a gadget trend: it&#8217;s another way of <strong>extending<\/strong>the benefits of the plant to the plate, without saturation and with precise dosage. A <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/menthe-poivree-hydrolat-bio\/\">mint<strong>floral water<\/strong> <\/a><\/span> or an<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/fleur-doranger-biologique\/\"><strong>orange blossom hydrosol<\/strong><\/a><\/span>used sparingly, transform an infusion or dessert. And these are just two conventional examples, we invite you to give free rein to your creativity and explore them all. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/pin-dalep-biologique\/\">Aleppo pine hydrosol<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/thym-a-linalol-biologique\/\">thyme hydrolate<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/lavande-officinale-biologique\/\">lavender<strong>floral water<\/strong> <\/a><\/span> all combinations are possible. You can download our special guide to hydrolat in cooking.      <\/p><p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1916\">Choosing a quality hydrolat means accepting to slow down and listen to plants in a different way. At Bo\u00e8mia, this commitment extends from the raw material to the bottle, so that each <strong>aqueous product<\/strong> retains the living character of the plant. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6acc42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6acc42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. How to use hydrolats<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82f923a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82f923a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"isPasted\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"308\">Hydrolats can be easily integrated into a daily routine, both in cosmetics and in natural skin care. They are versatile, gentle and effective. <\/p><h4 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"373\">\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f In cosmetics: a simple, sensorial skincare routine<\/h4><p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"589\">In the morning, they replace toning lotion: a few spritzes of hydrolat wake up the skin, tighten pores and calm redness. In the evening, they soothe, purify and leave skin feeling clean before bedtime. <\/p><p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"726\">Applied neat as a mist, compress or cotton pad, they are suitable for all <strong>sensitive skin types<\/strong>, including children&#8217;s.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"766\">\ud83e\udd44 In-house: hydrolatherapy<\/h4><p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1103\">Some hydrolats can be taken orally, provided they are organic, 100% pure, preservative-free and rigorously distilled. One teaspoon diluted in a glass of water is all you need for a 20-day course of treatment. It&#8217;s a treatment from within, with targeted effects depending on the plant chosen (digestion, stress, drainage&#8230;).  <\/p><h4 data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1133\">\ud83c\udf00 Other clever uses<\/h4><p data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1174\">Hydrolats can also be used as :<\/p><ul data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1280\"><li data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1207\"><p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1207\">room mist or linen,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1239\"><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1239\">baby care,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1280\"><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1280\">or animal care.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1364\">One product, a thousand uses: as long as you choose a quality hydrolat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff54d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ff54d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Choosing the right hydrosol\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fbc316 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fbc316\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"isPasted\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"570\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hydrolats and floral waters<\/span><\/a> are more than just perfumed lotions: they are genuine aqueous products rich in active aromatic molecules, produced by <strong>steam distillation<\/strong>. Their choice therefore deserves special attention. It depends on your <strong><u>skin type<\/u><\/strong>your needs, and above all the quality of the <strong>natural raw materials<\/strong> used.  <\/p><p data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"595\">\ud83d\udd0d By <strong><u>skin type<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1530\"><li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"937\"><p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"937\">Dry skin: choose a <strong>flower hydrosol<\/strong> with gentle notes, such as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/rose-de-damas-biologique\/\"><strong>rose floral water<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/fleur-doranger-biologique\/\"><strong>orange blossom<\/strong><\/a>two classic organic flower hydrosols with recognized benefits for tight or irritated skin. Applying them regularly helps you take full advantage of their soothing action. <\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1231\"><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1231\">Combination skin: the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/lavande-officinale-biologique\/\"><strong>fine lavender hydrosol<\/strong><\/a> (or officinal lavender) or rose geranium hydrosols balance oily areas without irritating even the most sensitive. These pure, natural hydrosols are among the most widely used in <strong>distilled<\/strong> <strong>organic<\/strong> cosmetics. <\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1530\"><p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1530\">Oily skin: when <strong>using hydrosols<\/strong> for purifying purposes, consider thyme linalol or <strong>sage officinale<\/strong> hydrosols. Their astringent and toning action helps regulate excess sebum, while leaving the skin feeling fresh and soft. <\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1560\">\ud83c\udfaf By specific need<\/p><ul data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"2308\"><li data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1781\"><p data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1781\">Anti-aging care: hydrolate of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/helichryse-italienne-biologique\/\"><strong>italian helichrysum<\/strong><\/a>hydrolate, rich in volatile aromatic compounds, supports the development of skin tissue and contributes to the regeneration of mature skin.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"2046\"><p data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"2046\">Sensitive eyes: the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/hydrolat-de-bleuet-210-ml\/\"><strong>cornflower hydrosol<\/strong><\/a><strong>from<\/strong> the small blue flowers of the Asteraceae family, is an emblematic example. Used as a compress, it soothes eye contours while providing optimal comfort. <\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2308\"><p data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2308\">Minor injuries, healing: the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/lavande-officinale-biologique\/\"><strong>lavender hydrosol<\/strong><\/a>a gentle, versatile raw material, can be used as a pure hydrolate or blended with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique\/huiles-vegetales\/\"><strong><u>vegetable oil<\/u><\/strong><u> <\/u><strong><u>neutral<\/u><\/strong><\/a> (such as sesame), depending on the desired use.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2342\">\ud83c\udf3f Best-known hydrolats<\/p><p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2382\">Among the many popular waters:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2649\"><li data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2413\"><p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2413\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/rose-de-damas-biologique\/\">rose floral water<\/a>,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2454\"><p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2454\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/camomille-romaine-biologique\/\"><strong>h<\/strong><strong>ydrolat of <\/strong><strong>Roman chamomile<\/strong><\/a>,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2482\"><p data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2482\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/carotte-sauvage-biologique\/\">wild<strong>carrot hydrosol<\/strong><\/a>,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2500\"><p data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2500\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/hydrolat-de-myrte-commun-bio\/\">myrtle hydrosol<\/a>,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2531\"><p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2531\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/verveine-biologique\/\">lemon verbena hydrosol<\/a>,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2578\"><p data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2578\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/sauge-officinale-biologique\/\">clary sage hydrosol<\/a>,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2578\"><p data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2578\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/romarin-verbenone-biologique\/\">rosemary-verbenone hydrolate<\/a> <\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2614\"><p data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2614\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/laurier-noble-biologique\/\"> <strong>laurier noble<\/strong> hydrosol<\/a>, or<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2649\"><p data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2649\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique-boemia\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/sauge-officinale-biologique\/\">famous sage plant<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2810\">All have specific properties and are used as part of a daily routine, both in cosmetics and in gentle aromatherapy.<\/p><p data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"3214\">\ud83d\udccc <em data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"3214\">Bo\u00e8mia tip: for each hydrolat you choose, ask yourself what part of the plant was distilled, and always favor organic hydrolats from artisanal extraction, guaranteed preservative- and alcohol-free. That&#8217;s the way we work at Bo\u00e8mia: we take great care to ensure that each active ingredient is used with the utmost care, at every stage of the distillation cycle.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f6704 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3f6704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Storage of hydrolats<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c809ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c809ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"isPasted\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1684\">A good hydrolat is a living product. To preserve its benefits and natural fragrance, you need to follow a few simple rules. <\/p><h4 data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1718\">\ud83e\uddca Before and after opening<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1920\"><li data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1813\"><p data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1813\">Before opening: store your bottle in a cool, dark place.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1920\"><p data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1920\">After opening: if possible, refrigerate! The cold slows down oxidation and preserves the active ingredients. At the very least, store in a cool, dark place.  <\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1960\">\ud83e\uddea Recognizing expired hydrosols<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2065\"><li data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1988\"><p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1988\">Sour or &#8220;off&#8221; odor<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2025\"><p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2025\">Presence of unusual deposits<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2065\"><p data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2065\">Cloudy liquid or visible filaments<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2113\">\u267b\ufe0f Tips for extending service life<\/h4><ul data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2227\"><li data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2152\"><p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2152\">Use a tinted spray bottle<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2201\"><p data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2201\">Avoid contact with skin or fingers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2227\"><p data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2227\">Close tightly after use<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eb5fda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0eb5fda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Precautions and contraindications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59cebd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59cebd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2447\">Although gentle and natural, hydrosols in cosmetics need to be used with care.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2474\">\ud83d\udc76 Sensitive audiences<\/h4><ul data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2719\"><li data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2628\"><p data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2628\">For pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and babies, opt for gentle hydrosols such as chamomile, orange blossom or rose.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2719\"><p data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2719\">Avoid strong herbs<strong>(sage<\/strong>, peppermint) unless clearly indicated.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2743\">\ud83e\udd64 O <strong>ral<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2881\"><li data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2808\"><p data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2808\">Never ingest a hydrosol containing preservatives<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2881\"><p data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2881\">You can seek advice from a healthcare professional, especially for internal cures.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2881\">To learn more about the benefits and<strong>uses of hydrolats<\/strong>, we recommend <em id=\"isPasted\" data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"159\">Se soigner avec les hydrolats<\/em> by Fran\u00e7oise Couic-Marinier, Christine Cieur and Laure Destephe Vidal, published by Terre Vivante. This comprehensive guide presents 27 hydrolats and their properties, and offers practical advice on how to use them safely on a daily basis, whether in cosmetics, cooking or family aromatherapy. It is aimed at beginners and health professionals alike.  <span data-state=\"closed\">  Available in our online store.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda5270 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cda5270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to choose a quality hydrosol?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450d4ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"450d4ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3067\">Bo\u00e8mia is committed to impeccable quality, based on exacting distillation methods and ethical sourcing.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3108\">\ud83d\udccb Reading a label with confidence<\/h4><ul data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3251\"><li data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3144\"><p data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3144\">100% pure and natural&#8221; label<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3173\"><p data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3173\">Botanical name of plant<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3209\"><p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3209\">Distilled organ (flower, leaf&#8230;)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3232\"><p data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3232\">Distillation date<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3251\"><p data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3251\"><strong>Organic<\/strong>label<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3289\">\ud83d\udd2c Bo\u00e8mia excellence criteria<\/h4><ul data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3554\"><li data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3329\"><p data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3329\">Slow, low-pressure distillation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3359\"><p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3359\">No added preservatives<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3419\"><p data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3419\">High ratio: minimum 1 kg of plant per liter of hydrosol<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3489\"><p data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3489\">Post-distillation rest in the shade for several weeks<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3554\"><p data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3554\">Copper alembic for a subtle exchange between plant and metal<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3576\">\ud83d\uded2 Where to buy?<\/h4><ul data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3725\"><li data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3609\"><p data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3609\">Small, passionate producers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3663\"><p data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3663\">Pharmacies, herbalists, artisanal organic brands<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3725\"><p data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3725\">Beware of transparent bottles or those with no clear origin<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6682c2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6682c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose an organic hydrosol?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e54c68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e54c68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3961\">An organic hydrolat is a guarantee of care that respects your skin, the plant&#8230; and the planet.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3993\">\u2705 What an organic label guarantees<\/h4><ul data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4105\"><li data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4022\"><p data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4022\">No pesticides<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4045\"><p data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4045\">Traceable origin<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4105\"><p data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4105\">Hand-crafted method complying with organic specifications<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4265\">At Bo\u00e8mia, our hydrolats are certified organic, with no alcohol, preservatives or additives. They respect the plant and enhance its aromatic power. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27fb19c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27fb19c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In a nutshell: why use hydrosols on a daily basis?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d719a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3d719a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4490\">Hydrolats are natural, versatile skincare products, accessible to all women seeking simple, sensorial and effective beauty.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4524\">\u2728 The 5 main reasons<\/h4><ol data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4808\"><li data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4575\"><p data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4575\">Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive ones<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4576\" data-end=\"4616\"><p data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4616\">Rich in mild aromatic active ingredients<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4674\"><p data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4674\">Multi-purpose: face, hair, internal use, cooking<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4675\" data-end=\"4747\"><p data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4747\">Safe for children, babies and pregnant women (if well-chosen)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4808\"><p data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4808\">Easily integrated into a natural beauty routine<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p id=\"isPasted\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1023\">At Bo\u00e8mia, we&#8217;ve opted for the highest standards: hand-picked organic or wild plants, slow distillation in copper stills, concentrated, living hydrolats.<\/p><p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1023\"><br data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\">\ud83c\udf3f Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boemia-aroma.com\/boutique\/eaux-florales-hydrolats\/\">collection of organic hydrolats<\/a>, 100% pure and natural, and (re)discover the power of plant simplicity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lorem anet ras et diam ac &#8211; nunc urna magna porttitor eu laoreet aliquam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1510,"featured_media":19995,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hydrolat: 5 Little-Known Benefits and How to Use It Every Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Perhaps you&#039;re not using your hydrolat correctly... 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