What’s the difference between a floral water and a hydrosol?

During the steam distillation of an aromatic plant, the steam extracts the plant’s active molecules.
The process produces:

• essential oil,
• and the distillation water: the hydrosol.

Hydrosols can be made from:
• flowers,
• leaves,
• wood,
• bark,
• or aromatic plants.

A floral water is actually a type of hydrosol.
The term is used when the hydrosol comes specifically from the distillation of flowers.

For example:
• rose water,
• helichrysum water,
• or lavender water.

In other words: all floral waters are hydrosols, but not all hydrosols are floral waters.

Why include floral waters in your beauty routine?

Gentle, natural, and versatile, floral waters can easily become part of your daily routine.

Depending on the flower used, they may help to:
• soothe sensitive skin,
• refresh and tone,
• brighten the complexion,
• purify the skin,
• or assist with makeup removal.

How to choose a high-quality floral water

To fully enjoy its benefits, choose:
• high-quality distillation,
• 100% pure ingredients,
• no added fragrance,
• alcohol-free formulas,
• and ideally ingredients sourced from organic farming.

The ingredient list should remain simple and transparent.

In summary

A hydrosol is the water obtained after distilling a plant, while a floral water refers more specifically to a hydrosol made from flowers.

Discover our selection of floral waters and take care of yourself naturally!