Hydrolates

Hydrolates, also known as hydrosols, or herbal and floral waters, are by-products of the process of making essential oils. During this process, the herbs and flowers are distilled with spring water. The water is heated and presses itself through the plants as vapour, which collects the essential oils and other ingredients present. The essential oils - which float on the surface of the water - are removed, leaving the hydrolate, which contains a small quantity of essential oil and other water-soluble agents from the plant. Nothing else is added to our hydrolates/floral waters. One exception is witch hazel water, which retains the natural alcohol produced during its distillation process.

This is a natural way to preserve the organic witch hazel water as it was very fragile previously (when the natural alcohol was removed from it).

Be aware that many companies today sell so-called flower waters by using a whisking method to ‘solubilise’ essential oils into plain water. We believe that the true hydrolates are best for therapeutic reasons and Aromantic only sell true hydrolates.

You will also find a lot of hydrolates with high contents of various kinds of alcohol. We don’t consider this necessary, except in in a few cases. Unfortunately, producers also succumb to the temptation of using normal preservatives in hydrolates to keep them fresh. Aromantic will never stock these.

Genuine orange blossom water, rose water and the other waters included here are all produced naturally, as by-products of essential oil distillation. These waters can sometimes be used as they are, as skin toners, facial cleansers, hair rinses, for aromatic baths, baby baths, on compresses or in sprays for freshening up the skin. They can also be used to replace, or partially replace, water in various skin care products along with other ingredients, in e.g. skin toners/spritzers, facial cleansers, face masks, creams, lotions or shampoos.

Hydrolates are easily used on their own or added to other products - simple skin care!

Most of the organic hydrolates listed below originate in France and so are first approved by by EcoCert, the French organic control organisation. Here in the UK they have been approved by the Organic Farmers & Growers. See Aromantic’s OF&G Certification article in our Natural Skin Crae Library at the bottom of this page for further information.


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SKU	Product Name	Product Description	CI	Qty
5201-5204 [info]	Chamomile Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Chamaemelum nobile	Organic Flowers. Chamomile is wonderful for Skin and Baby Care due to its calming properties. Also works well for Sunburn products and can help to relieve itching. NB Because of its strength, never use more than a maximum of 10% concentration in products for around the eyes.	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5201 £2.95 500ml SKU 5202 £8.35 1L SKU 5203 £13.70 5L SKU 5204 £52.20 convert
5260-5263 [info]	Cypress Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Cupressus sempiverens	Leaves from France. A delicate, mild, green and warm smelling. It is astringent, so add to Skin Toners. Can be used undiluted in a Compress for varicose veins. Use in a Spray in combination with Rosemary Water and Arnica Tincture (5%) to treat swollen legs. Contraindication: Avoid using in the fi...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5260 £2.95 500ml SKU 5261 £8.35 1L SKU 5262 £13.25 5L SKU 5263 £43.10 convert
5205-5208 [info]	Frankincense Water Latin / INCI Name Boswellia sp.	Distilled Resin. Uplifting and toning. Refines skin texture when used as a Face Spray. Use up to 100% concentration in all of your products.	O N
		100ml SKU 5205 £3.10 500ml SKU 5206 £8.05 1L SKU 5207 £13.75 5L SKU 5208 £54.80 convert
5256-5259 [info]	Geranium, Bourbon Rose Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Pelargonium x asperum	Flowers from Madagascar. A rich, luscious, sweet floral fragrance with a wonderful rosy note. Use in Creams, Lotions, Face Masks, Toners and Moisturisers as it is a humectant, attracting moisture to, and holding it in, the skin. Very cooling, so add topically when heat is present in the skin, suc...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5256 £3.20 500ml SKU 5257 £8.50 1L SKU 5258 £13.25 5L SKU 5259 £51.00 convert
5213-5216 [info]	Lavender Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Lavandula angustifolia	Organic Flowers. For external use only. Use to regenerate your skin. Makes an effective, deep Cleansing Face Mask when combined with Oatmeal. Use as an Aftershave Spray. NB Because of its strength, never use more than a maximum of 10% concentration in your Skin Care products. However, you can use...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5213 £2.95 500ml SKU 5214 £8.35 1L SKU 5215 £13.25 5L SKU 5216 £43.10 convert
5218-5221 [info]	Lemon Verbena Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Lippia citriodora	Leaves from France. A delicate and fresh lemon scent. Good for de-stressing and relaxation. Can be used as a daily Mouthwash. Refines skin texture and can be used as an Aftershave Spray. Use up to 100% concentration in your products.
		100ml SKU 5218 £3.20 500ml SKU 5219 £10.40 1L SKU 5220 £17.45 5L SKU 5221 £70.50 convert
5270-5273 [info]	Melissa/Lemon Balm Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Melissa officinalis	Organic leaves from France. Melissa/Lemon Balm Water is a wonderful subsititute if you cannot afford the very expensive melissa essential oil. Whilst you cannot use a hydrolate in exactly the same way as an essential oil, you can add Melissa/Lemon Balm Water to many products for the same calming ...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5270 £2.90 500ml SKU 5271 £7.50 1L SKU 5272 £12.85 5L SKU 5273 £51.40 convert
5275-5278 [info]	Orange Blossom (Neroli) Water Latin / INCI Name Citrus aurantium	Flowers. Relieves stress and calms your senses. Used for sensitive and oily skin due to its astringent effects. Combining it with Rose Water produces a lovely aroma. Use up to 100% concentration in your products.	N
		100ml SKU 5275 £2.70 500ml SKU 5276 £7.25 1L SKU 5277 £11.85 5L SKU 5278 £47.00 convert
5223-5226 [info]	Orange Blossom (Neroli) Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Citrus aurantium	Organic Flowers. Relieves stress and calms your senses. Used for sensitive and oily skin due to its astringent effects. Combining it with Rose Water produces a lovely aroma. Use up to 100% concentration in your products. Note: We supply Organic whenever we can, but can't always due to supply issu...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5223 £3.20 500ml SKU 5224 £10.40 1L SKU 5225 £17.45 5L SKU 5226 £70.50 convert
5227-5230 [info]	Peppermint Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Mentha X piperita	Organic Leaves. It is mentally stimulating and aids concentration. Use as a Face Spray in warm weather or when tired because of its cooling and stimulating properties. Do not use for children under 3 years old. NB Because of its strength, never use more than a maximum of 20% concentration in your...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5227 £2.95 500ml SKU 5228 £8.35 1L SKU 5229 £13.25 5L SKU 5230 £43.10 convert
5231-5234 [info]	Rose Water Latin / INCI Name Rosa X damascena	Flowers. Rose adds and helps to retain moisture and is suitable for normal, dry, mature and sensitive skin. It is mildly astringent and cooling. Use it as a Toner by itself or blend it with other Flower Waters. Good for healing emotional scars. Use up to 100% concentration in all of your products...	O N
		100ml SKU 5231 £2.70 500ml SKU 5232 £7.25 convert
5235-5238 [info]	Rose Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Rosa X damascena	Organic Flowers. Rose adds and helps to retain moisture and is suitable for normal, dry, mature and sensitive skin. It is mildly astringent and cooling. Use it as a Toner by itself or blend it with other Flower Waters. Good for healing emotional scars. Use up to 100% concentration in all of your ...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5235 £3.45 500ml SKU 5236 £10.90 1L SKU 5237 £18.95 5L SKU 5238 £79.55 convert
5247-5250 [info]	Rosemary Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Rosmarinus officinalis	Organic Leaves. Good as a Toner for normal and oily skin. Makes an excellent Hair Rinse and for treating dandruff. Use to replace water, fully or partially, in various Skin Care products e.g. Skin Toners, Facial Cleansers, Face Masks, Creams, Lotions & Shampoos. Use up to 100% content in all of ...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5247 £2.95 500ml SKU 5248 £8.35 1L SKU 5249 £13.25 5L SKU 5250 £43.10 convert
5239-5242 [info]	Witch Hazel Water Latin / INCI Name Hamamelis virginiana	Leaves. A strong antioxidant. Use 10% in water as an astringent Toner Spray for young and old. Calms bites and stings. Use in combination with Lavender Water to enhance its effects. NB Because of its strength, never use more than a maximum of 10% concentration in products for around the eyes.	O N
		100ml SKU 5239 £2.80 500ml SKU 5240 £6.05 1L SKU 5241 £10.55 5L SKU 5242 £40.20 convert
5243-5246 [info]	Witch Hazel Water (Organic) Latin / INCI Name Hamamelis virginiana, ethanol.	Organic Leaves. Contains 15% ethanol, which was produced naturally during the distillation of the Witch Hazel Water. A strong antioxidant. Use 10% in water as an astringent Toner Spray for young and old. Calms bites and stings. Use in combination with Lavender Water to enhance its effects. NB Bec...	ORG N
		100ml SKU 5243 £3.45 500ml SKU 5244 £13.00 1L SKU 5245 £24.80 5L SKU 5246 £105.80 convert