You may have heard of hydrolats (also known as hydrosols) but do you really know what they are? And do you know how these exquisitely beautiful natural plant products can be used? They certainly don't get the attention they deserve, and they represent a massive untapped therapeutic resource. Let me explain more... What are … [Read more...] about The ‘Watery Cousins’: What you need to know about Hydrolats (Hydrosols)
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Natural Skin Care with Aromatherapy Hydrolats (Hydrosols)
Aromatherapy Hydrolats are, like essential oils, truly wonderful gifts from nature which have amazing application for health, skin care and well-being. Many people believe that hydrolats are as useful as essential oils. Certainly they are gentler, and have application where great sensitivity is required, for example with babies, … [Read more...] about Natural Skin Care with Aromatherapy Hydrolats (Hydrosols)
Rose hydrolat (hydrosol), and how to use it
Rose hydrolat (rose hydrosol) is one of the most versatile of all the pure flower waters. The aroma is quite delightful, exactly like the divine fragrance of the plant: rich, floral, sweet, uplifting, heavenly - simply beautiful. And it has almost universal appeal. So how should rose hydrolat be used? In aromatherapy circles, … [Read more...] about Rose hydrolat (hydrosol), and how to use it
What are aromatherapy hydrolats (hydrosols), and what are they useful for?
Hydrolats - also known as hydrosols - have been described as the 'next aromatherapy'. They are safer than essential oils, easier to use, and gentler. But what exactly are hydrolats? Most essential oils are produced by a process of steam distillation. Here's how it is done: You take a large quantity of, say lavender stalks, … [Read more...] about What are aromatherapy hydrolats (hydrosols), and what are they useful for?
Rose Hydrolat (Hydrosol) and skin care
Here is a message we just received from about the Bulgarian Rose Hydrolat. I thought I'd like to share it. 'I just wanted to give you some feedback on the rose hydrolat. I have extremely sensitive skin, which has been particularly bad over the last few days, with red flaky patches. I decided to try the rose hydrolat yesterday, … [Read more...] about Rose Hydrolat (Hydrosol) and skin care