| 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 |
| Basil/Ginger (Blend) |
Any, especially oily, acne or aging skin |
Aromatic and uplifting, basil hydrosol refreshes the skin and expertly hydrates. Basil helps with blemish control, as it is a natural antiseptic. As an astringent, this hydrosol refines the pores and helps to control sebum. Basil will energize your skin and help to start your day off right. Combined with ginger, makes this hydrosol antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory. |
| Basil/Witch Hazel (Blend) |
oily, combo, acne prone |
Combine the benefits of both Basil and Witch Hazel Hydrosol! |
| Bergamot (Organic) |
oily, combo, acne prone |
This hydrosol is very analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial |
| Black Spruce (this is not carried by us at this time) |
Any, especially irritated skin |
Used to help with inflammation and sore joints, muscles, sprains, etc. |
| Carrot Seed (Organic) |
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! |
| Carrot Seed/Rose Geranium (Blend) |
Dry, Aging, Normal |
Has the best of both worlds.. properties of Carrot Seed and Rose Geranium! |
| Chamomile German |
Any, especially irritated, acneic, dry or aging 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, dry or aging skin |
All purpose hydrosol, Great for burns, Very soothing, helps calm rashes, rosacea, acne, Astringent, Great skin cleanser, Anti Inflammatory, |
| Chocolate Mint |
oily, combo, acne prone |
This hydrosol is too new to say what the properties are, but should be similar to peppermint/spearmint |
| Cinnamon (not carried at this time) |
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 (not carried at this time) |
ALL skin types |
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 |
| Cucumber |
ALL skin types |
Calming, Cooling, Hydrating and Anti Inflammatory |
| Elderflower (not carried by us at this time) |
ALL skin types |
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 (not carried by us at this time) |
ALL skin types |
Bactericidal, expectorant, tonic, Great toner for oily, acne skin. Really works on any skin type even sensitive. |
| Eucalyptus |
Most skin types except sensitive |
Antibacterial, but should be diluted. Very powerful hydrosol. Detoxifying to the skin. |
| 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 (Organic) |
Any, especially dry aging skin |
Anti-Aging. Helps refine skin and eliminate tiny lines, Refreshing, helps with congestion, Very calming and centering! Can also help with gum/mouth infections |
| Garlic (Organic) |
oily, acne prone |
Antibacterial, Great for acne |
| Geranium |
ALL skin types |
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! |
| Ginger (Organic) |
ALL skin types |
This hydrosol is Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory, detoxifying and clearing. |
| Grapefruit (Organic) |
oily, combo, acne prone |
Balancing to skin. Astringent, Helps with Oil Control |
| Greenland Moss (this is not carried by us at this time) |
Any, especially irritated skin |
Anti Inflammatory, Used for detoxification. Woodsy, earthy, wonderful scent! Do not use during first 6 months of pregnancy though. |
| Honeysuckle |
ALL skin types |
This is an all around soothing, balancing, hydrating hydrosol. |
| Immortelle/Helichrysum |
ALL skin types |
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. |
| Juniper |
oily, combo, acne prone |
Antibacterial, Balancing, Hydrating, Detoxifying. |
| Kewra (Organic) |
ALL skin types |
Antioxidant and Calming to skin |
| Lavender |
ALL skin types |
Great for all skin types, really! Anti Inflammatory, Calm & Soothing, toning, antiseptic, healing, astringent and rejuvenating! Great to clean cuts/scrapes. |
| Lemon Balm (Melissa) |
Any skin type |
Antibacterial, Antiviral, Balancing, Antioxidant, great for calming rashes. Helps with irritations and eczema. |
| Lemongrass |
Any, especially irritated, acne, oily skin |
Balancing, This is wonderful! Just as lemongrass should be.antibacterial, antifungal. So very fresh and invigorating! |
| Lime Fruit/Peel (Organic) |
Oily, acne, normal skin |
This hydrosol would be great for skin that is oily, acne prone or normal. Can help with clarity, brightening, acne and balancing the skin. |
| Magnolia (Nag Champa - Organic) |
ALL skin types |
calming, gently detoxifying, stress relieving. Lovely natrual scent. It is said that magnolia helps to protect the skin from allergic reactions |
| Neem Leaf |
ALL skin types |
Antibacterial, Detoxifying, Anti-Inflammatory, great for acne! |
| Neroli (Orange Blossom) |
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. |
| Nettle |
Normal, Combo, Oily, Acne prone |
Very Detoxifying, Antibacterial, Great for balancing skin. |
| Olive Leaf |
ALL skin types, except sensitive |
Anti-Aging, Anti-Acne, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant |
| Oregano |
oily, acne prone |
Anti-Bacterial, Antiseptic, Great for blemishes |
| Patchoulli |
Any, especially oily, acne prone |
Hydrating, Astringent, Balancing, Stress relieving, Grounding |
| Plum Blossom (Wild) |
Any, especially dry aging skin |
Hydrating, Calming, Balancing. Uplifting |
| Red Clover |
Any, especially oily, acne prone |
Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Detoxifying, Great for acne prone skin! Hydrating for Normal to Dry Skin |
| Red Hibiscus |
Any, especially oily, acne prone |
Astringent, Hydrating, Gently Detoxifying |
| 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. |
| Rose Otto |
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. |
| 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! |
| Rosemary Leaf |
Any, especially oily, acne prone |
Balancing, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Detoxifying |
| Sandalwood (Mysore - Organic) |
ALL skin types |
Soothing, Hydrating, Balancing |
| Spearmint Leaf |
oily, acne prone |
Cooling, Balancing, Normalizing |
| Thyme (Organic) |
oily, acne prone |
Antibacterial, Detoxifying, Anti-Acne |
| Vanilla Bean (Organic) |
ALL skin types |
Soothing, Anti Inflammatory, Anti-Aging, Helps with hydration |
| Wild Black Cherry (Organic) |
Any, especially sensitive dry aging skin |
Anti-Inflammatory, Soothing, Balancing and Hydrating. Anti-Aging |
| 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 |
