Hydrosol  

Best for skin type:

Properties:

Basil

Any, especially oily, acne or aging skin

        Antioxidant, Anti Bacterial, Anti Inflammatory, Free Radical Scavenging, Anti Stress, Helps with Digestion, Antiseptic, Balancing

Black Spruce

Any, especially irritated skin

        Used to help with inflammation and sore joints, muscles, sprains, etc.

Carrot Seed

Any, especially irritated, dry, aging skin

        Anti Inflammatory. Used for mature, aging skin. Used in facial applications it is wonderfully cell rejuvenating and excellent for treating scar tissue and wrinkles. Great for eczema and psoriasis. Can be used in all facial applications such as toners, creams and spritzers!

Chamomile German

Any, especially irritated, acne, oily skin

         Anti Inflammatory, Anti Bacterial and Antiseptic. Very calming! Great for burns. Improves elasticity of skin, soothes red irritated skin, reduces puffiness, helps with dark circles under the eyes. It is beneficial for allergic and hypersensitive skin as well as eczema. Also great for Eczema, Psoriasis, itching, spider veins.

Chamomile Roman

Any especially inflamed, irritated, acneic or aging skin 

        All purpose hydrosol, Great for burns, Very soothing, helps calm rashes, rosacea, acne, Astringent, Great skin cleanser, Anti Inflammatory,

Cinnamon

Not recommended

        Cinnamon Hydrosol is used for it's sheer pleasure of taste. Can be used to enhance any type of drink!  It is an amazing digestive tonic and can relieve bloating and colicky pains rapidly. It is also stimulating to the mind and body, excellent for when concentration is required and a person is tired and worn out.  AVOID face application.

Cistus

Any skin type!

        Cistus Hydrosol is used for its benefical properties which are tightening and powerful anti-aging! Used to clean wounds since it's benefical astringency and detoxifying benefits are readily available. Tauted to be a wrinkle plumper while helping to erase fine lines.

Clary Sage

Any skin type, but especially oily!

        Astringent, Great for oily skin. Anti Inflammatory. Has a smell that some find not as likeable. Blended with other hydrosols the smell can be of great benefit to the emotions. It does have wonderful properties during menses.

Cypress 

Any, especially acneic

         Great for relieving built up water retention. Excellent for acne. Can help with vericose veins. Cleaning and detoxifying. Very calming and soothing, astringent, antiseptic ,styptic [stops bleeding] Avoid in first trimester of pregnancy and if kidney issues.

Cornflower

Any, especially dry, aging

Helps tone and firm skin, Great for hydrating dry skin, Help diminish fine lines, Great for giving hair shine, Good system tonic, May be good for hot flashes, AVOID during first trimester of pregnancy due to phytohormones

Elderflower

Any skin type-

Considered a gentle circulatory stimulant, elder flower is also known for its effects on the nervous system by reducing physical and mental stress while promoting a sense of calm. Great for muscle aches or injuries.

Elecampagne

ALL skin types

        Bactericidal, expectorant, tonic, Great toner for oily, acne skin. Really works on any skin type even sensitive.

Fennel

Any, especially dry

       Very calming to the tummy! Can be added to creams for dry aging skin and vaginal dryness, and used as a toner for dry skins

Frankincense

Any, especially dry aging skin

        Helps refine skin and eliminate tiny lines, Refreshing, helps with congestion, Very calming and centering! Can also help with gum/mouth infections

Geranium 

Any skin type

        Anti Inflammatory, Balancing, helps with acne, bruises, mild burns, cuts, eczema, hemorrhoids. Repels mosquitoes. May reduce cellulite deposits. Reputed to have an anti-aging effect on the skin. This has so many uses we can't go over them all!

Greenland Moss

Any, especially irritated skin

        Anti Inflammatory, Used for detoxification. Woodsy, earthy, wonderful scent! Do not use during first 6 months of pregnancy though.

Imortelle/Helichrysum

Any skin type

        Helps to heal scar tissue and works well in a synergystic modality with Pure Essential Oils and other hydrosols. It is good for sensitive, mature, oily or congested skin and helps heal ingrown hairs. Great for bruises, and bumps.

Lavender

Any skin type

        Great for all skin types, really! Anti Inflammatory, Calm & Soothing, toning, antiseptic, healing, astringent and rejuvenating! Great to clean cuts/scrapes.

Lemongrass 

Any, especially irritated, acne, oily skin

 Balancing, This is wonderful! Just as lemongrass should be.antibacterial, antifungal. So very fresh and invigorating!

Neroli 

Any but especially Oily, Acne, Combo skin

        Calming and destressing, yet uplifting, refreshing, restoring, helps to balance the skin by boosting the flow of blood and controlling water retention. Beneficial for dull and oily complexions.

Rose Geranium 

Any, especially aging

         Amazing scent! Restoring balance to irritated skin, Sensual, Excellent for hormonal swings, Skin balancing, Regenerating. Anti aging see Geranium properties too!

Rose

Any, especially dry aging skin

  Used typically for older, mature skin types..whether it is dry, mature or sensitive. Helps to reduce broken thread veins. Very hydrating. Is a great humectant. Mildly Astringent.

Witch Hazel

ALL skin types

        Antioxidant, Anti Inflammatory,  Use this hydrosol as a toner and cleansing agent. Helps with redness and rashes. Soothing to Eczema and Psoriasis. Calms bites/stings.  Substitute for liquid phase in lotions and other aqueous solutions.

Yarrow

All skin types especially inflamed, irritated oily, acne skin

        Antibacterial, Detoxifying, Antiseptic, Balancing, Anti Inflammatory, Helps with Digestion, Helps with elimination of built up fluid in skin, Helpful with healing scars, varicose veins