Lavender Hydrolat

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Lavender Hydrolat (Hydrosol) has a soothing, balancing effect on the mind and body. Its gentle restorative action is beneficial for all skin types, particularly mature, dry, damaged and sensitive skin.

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Lavender Hydrolat (Hydrosol) has a grassy, "straw-like" fragrance that bears no resemblance to Lavender Essential Oil. It has a wonderful healing, regenerative effect on the skin which makes it a popular aromatherapy ingredient to use within natural skin care. It is excellent for use as a natural skin toner, and can also help to soothe irritated skin.

Origin

Lavender Hydrolat is produced from the flowering tips of the lavender herb, which has been used for therapeutic purposes for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used lavender in the mummification process and for perfumery, and the Romans used it for bathing and to fragrance their hair, bedding and clothes. They were also the first people to use it for medicinal purposes.

Skin

Lavender Hydrolat is useful for all skin types, but is especially recommended for mature, dry, damaged or fragile skin. Its soothing, healing, antimicrobial and regenerative properties can be particularly useful for treating blemishes, mild acne and other irritated skin conditions such as heat rash, sunburn and insect bites. Its antiseptic properties are also beneficial for cleansing minor wounds.

To use as a gentle skin cleanser and toner, simply soak a cotton pad in the liquid and wipe across the face with an upwards motion.

To create a non-setting, restorative face mask, try blending it with green or white clay until you have a thick yoghurt-like paste. Apply to the face and neck with a mask brush or clean fingers, avoiding the delicate eye area. Leave for 10-15 minutes and then remove with warm water or a cotton pad soaked in hydrolat.

Feeling hot and bothered? Try spritzing it onto the face and body to calm the mind and soothe overheated or sunburned skin.

Mind

Lavender's calming, sedative properties can aid relaxation and promote a restful night's sleep for people of all ages. Try adding Lavender Hydrolat to your bath water (100ml for adults and 50ml for children) or use it as a room and pillow spray at bedtime.

Body

If you suffer from headaches and migraines, soak a clean muslin cloth in the cooled liquid and apply as a cold compress to the forehead, neck and shoulders.

Aqua, Lavandula angustifolia.

Add Lavender Hydrolat/Hydrosol to the laundry rinse or spray during ironing for clean scented fabric.

Add it to bathwater or spray directly on to your pillow for a good night's sleep.

Mix Lavender Hydrolat with Kaolin Clay and Oatmeal for a non-drying detox mask.

Use it daily as a makeup remover on cotton wool pads.

Spray Lavender Hydrosol as a mist to soothe hot flushes, sunburn, heat rash, insect bites and itching. Or make a cold compress with 100ml of chilled hydrolat. Pour into a bowl and add 5-6 drops of Lavender essential oil. Place a clean cloth in the liquid and allow to soak. Wring out excess liquid and place over the affected area for up to 10 minutes.

Add 2% to Base Formula Moisturising Lotion for a soothing blend.

Add 2% to Aloe Vera and Seaweed Gel and use as a cleanser.

Add 40% to Witch Hazel Hydrolat as a toner for dry and combination skin.

Add 5% to Base Formula Hair Conditioner with 1% Tea Tree and use as a head lice combing lotion.

Mix 100ml Lavender Hydrolat with up to 30 drops total of Lavender and Peppermint essential oils for a lovely, cooling and soothing allergy relieving spritz.