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Flower Waters (Hydrosols)

Flower Waters and HydrosolsHydrosols, also known as floral waters, hydroflorates, flower waters or distillates are produced from steam-distilling plant materials. Hydrosols have similar properties to essential oils but are much less concentrated. Unlike their "essential oil added to water" counterparts, true steam-distilled hydrosols contain all the beneficial components that whole plant materials have to offer.
Hydrosols are usually a by-product of essential oil production, but the highest quality comes from devoted distillers who, with artist-like precision, steam small batches of fresh floral and plant material strictly to produce hydrosol (the hydrosols offered by Mountain Rose Herbs are produced in this fashion). Most of our hydrosols are distilled in copper stills, (a few in stainless steel stills) and processed through certified organic methods in Washington, California and Europe. Hydrosols contain all of the essence of the plant in every drop, just like essential oils but in a milder form; making them suitable for all manner of applications where essential oils would be too strong. In most hydrosols there is less than 5% actual oil.
Please note that their aromas are mostly mild and subtle, sometimes bright and fragrant, and most hydrosols have an herby or grassy note indicative of their authentic and therapeutic properties.
Wonderful as a facial splash, body perfume, deodorant or air freshener. Cool a hot flash, change your mood or add them to lotions and creams. Each of our 4 oz hydrosols is packaged in an amber bottle with a black mister. The bulk 8 oz, 16 oz ounce and 1 gallon waters are packaged in HDPE plastic bottles.


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Basil hydrosol

Origin- Washington
Parts Distilled- Leaf of Ocimum basilicum
Method of Cultivation- Organic

Best known for its culinary use; this zesty addition is sure to moisten your taste buds. A fabulous spray in pasta, fried meals, salads, and most other dishes. Also makes an invigorating all purpose spray for your dining area, kitchen, and refrigerator. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Calendula hydrosol

Origin- Washington
Parts Distilled- Flower of Calendula officinalis
Method of Cultivation- Organic

Calendula is a well-known and loved herb for its therapeutic properties, and this true Calendula Hydrosol has an infinite amount of possible uses! Beneficial for skin disorders, rashes, hotspots, epidermal healing, scratches, abrasions, sunburn, scars, and an all around skin tonic. Calendula Hydrosol has anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, and astringent properties. The aroma of our Calendula hydrosol is refreshing, soothing, sweet, and mildly floral. This hydrosol is a perfect facial toner, and may be included in your skincare and herbal formulations, added to bathwater, or used within a compress for aches and sprains. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Chamomile hydrosol

Origin- Washington
Parts Distilled- Flowers of Matricaria recutita
Method of Cultivation- Organic

Best known for its ability to calm and ease the overly anxious, this Chamomile hydrosol also has one of the most beautiful floral aromas. A great hydrosol for facial and body applications. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Cucumber hydrosol

Origin- Oregon
Parts Distilled- Fruit of Cucumis sativus
Method of Cultivation-Organic

Yum! This hydrosol smells so similar to the fresh fruit that you may have to refrain from eating it.A refreshing, cooling, crisp aroma that would be perfect as a summer body splash, or used within a scrumptious handmade lotion or aroma spray.Cucumbers are well known for their soothing, healing, and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin.This hydrosol is highly recommended, and is a wonderful natural alternative to the many synthetic cucumber fragrances available today. Steam distilled from whole fruit. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Helichrysum hydrosol

Origin- Washington
Parts Distilled- Flowers of Helichrysum italicum
Method of Cultivation- Organic

A deeply therapeutic and healing hydrosol with unrivaled skin toning benefits. Helichrysum hydrosol makes a lightly refreshing facial mist for mature and dry skin, with a mildly dry and "toasty" aroma. This is the best hydrosol we have experienced for those in search of a complete skin toning and healing experience.

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Lavender hydrosol

Origin-Bulgaria
Parts Distilled- Flowers of Lavendula angustfolia
Method of Cultivation- Organic

This is one of the more relaxing and balancing hydrosols from our collection of flower waters. It is ideal for oily and combination skin, and is an excellent coolant for minor burns, rashes, and hot sores. Mentally refreshing and marvelous on the emotions! Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Lemon Balm hydrosol

Origin- California
Parts Distilled- Leaf of Melissa officinalis
Method of Culitvation- Organic

Best known for its calming effects on mental stress and fatigue, this lovely flower water is also beneficial for herpes, cold sores, eczema, and general skin irritations. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Lemon Verbena hydrosol

Origin- Washington
Parts Distilled- Leaf of Aloysia triphylla
Method of cultivation- Organic

Revitalizing for all skin types and lightly stimulating and uplifting for those gloomy days. A great pick me up in a bottle, which also acts as a astringent and cleanser. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Lime hydrosol

Origin- Washington
Parts Distilled- Fruit of Citrus spp
Method of Cultivation- Organic

A crisp and refreshing hydrosol distilled from whole organic Lime fruits. Lime hydrosol stimulates skin circulation and promotes pH balancing for alkaline skin types further tightening the outer epidermis. And it has been traditionally used for problems with oily skin and minor skin blemishes. Use it as a rejuvenating facial toner, aroma spray and it will blend wonderfully in cosmetic creations. Fresh, festive and invigorating! For food and cosmetic use.

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Orange Flower hydrosol

Origin-USA
Parts Distilled- Budding flower of Citrus auranthium
Method of Cultivation- Organic

Gentle, fresh, and oh so cooling. While commonly used for babies and children it is equally suitable for us grown ups and has aphrodisiac qualities. For cosmetic use only.

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Peppermint hydrosol

Origin-USA
Parts Distilled- Aerial parts of Mentha piperita
Method of Cultivation- Organic

Best known for its use as a revitalizing and refreshing body spray, this Peppermint hydrosol is well rounded and is strikingly robust. Just like fresh picked Peppermint wands! Can be used liberally on the body as a general cooler, in food preparations, and it is particularly helpful for abrasions, hot spots, and as a facial toner. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Rose Geranium hydrosol

Origin- California
Parts Distilled- Flower and Leaf of Pelargonium graveolens
Method of cultivation- Organic

A fastastic hydrosol from the common flowering Rose Geranium. A stunning application for complex and combination skin types where restoring balance is quickly needed. Very balancing flower water for the sporadic symptoms of menopausal women. Lovely in the bathtub and very erotic. For cosmetic use only.

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Rose hydrosol

Origin- Bulgaria
Parts Distilled-Petals of Rosa damascena
Method of Cultivation- Organic

One of our favorites! It is a wonderful toner for all skin types, and makes a practical and suitable body splash, anti-anxiety spray, deodorant, room freshener, and for one of those days when we feel sensual. This is an aphrodisiac with embedded roots dating back thousands of years. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Rosemary hydrosol

Origin-California
Parts Distilled- Leaf of Rosmarinus officinalis
Method of Cultivation- Organic

Energizing and stimulating! Helps with those days when we need a little boost with our mental clarity. Also makes a nice toner for hair and is a vivacious spray for culinary dishes. Suitable for food and cosmetic use.

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Sandalwood hydrosol

Origin- Sri Lanka
Parts Distilled- Bark of Santalum album
Method of Cultivation- Wildharvested

A true steam distilled hydrosol from whole Sandalwood! Enjoy this exotic, alluring and deeply mesmerizing hydrosol which is perfectly suited for those who feel that pure Sandalwood is too penetrating of a scent. Great as a general body perfume, as an invigorating room spray or within cosmetics for its aphrodisiac qualities. For cosmetic use only.

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