Hydrosol: Steam Distilled Plant-Based Toner For Face, Body & Hair
February 22, 2021A facial toner or mist is essential for maintaining skin hydration. The ideal toner for your complexion is hydrosol!
What Exactly Are Hydrosols?
Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, are by-products obtained alongside essential oils from plants through the process of water or steam distillation. Various parts of the plant, including flowers, leaves, and fruits, are distilled to extract essential oils (which contain oil-soluble components) and hydrosols (which contain water-soluble components). Although both essential oils and hydrosols share similar therapeutic benefits, hydrosols have lighter fragrances and are less concentrated than their oil counterparts due to their higher water content. Consequently, floral waters are gentler on the skin and can be applied directly without the need for dilution.
What Is the Process for Creating JC Hydrosols?
Our floral waters are derived from the purest, ethically sourced, certified organic materials using the steam distillation technique. Since steam distillation operates at a lower boiling point compared to simple distillation, it minimizes the breakdown of temperature-sensitive compounds, ensuring that all nutrients remain intact in the final product.
How to Utilize Our Hydrosols?
For Your Face - apply your preferred floral water after cleansing, twice daily. You can also use it throughout the day to quickly revitalize and soothe your skin.
For Your Hair - floral waters can be applied to invigorate and refresh the scalp. Simply spray it directly onto the scalp and gently massage it in. Afterwards, apply your favorite hair oil.
For Your Body - spray it directly onto your hands and legs for an instant skin refresh.
For detailed usage directions on how to use face toner, please refer to the demo video here!
7 Essential Tips for Properly Storing Pure Hydrosols
Organic hydrosols are delicate and can deteriorate quickly compared to their essential oil equivalents due to their lower levels of antibacterial properties. Therefore, it is vital to store your pure floral waters correctly to extend their shelf life.
Here are several important guidelines to follow:
- Keep your bottles in a cool, dark location, away from any light sources, as repeated exposure to sunlight or UV rays can be particularly harmful to hydrosols.
- Always purchase hydrosols in amber or cobalt glass bottles, as these materials effectively block harmful sunlight.
- Make sure the bottle caps are securely fastened. It is crucial to ensure that the caps are not overly loose, as this may allow oxygen to enter.
- You can also refrigerate the hydrosols to help maintain their freshness for a longer period.
- Avoid letting unsterilized items, such as your fingers or cotton balls, come into contact with the nozzles of your bottles to preserve the integrity of your hydrosols.
- Keep track of the manufacturing date and the expected shelf life of the hydrosols, and dispose of them if they have expired.
- Finally, try to use your hydrosols as soon as possible.
We hope these tips assist you in maximizing the benefits of our organic hydrosols. Explore JC's full range of EcoCert certified floral waters here.
