LAVENDER WATER: how to use it

Lavender hydrolat or lavender water is a product obtained from the steam distillation of lavender.

During the essential oil extraction process, water vapor is introduced into the still to separate the essential oil particles from the water, thus allowing extraction.

At the end of the process, the essential oil part remains, along with a portion of water containing a tiny amount of essence: this is defined as hydrolat or lavender water.

Lavender Water: Cosmetic Properties
Lavender water, containing a small percentage of essential oil, has soothing, refreshing, and redness-reducing properties on the skin, in addition to extraordinary anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and healing properties.

Lavender water is an excellent natural remedy to use especially on oily and acne-prone skin, and on sensitive skin with rosacea. You can also use it on the delicate skin of

To enhance the soothing effect of lavender water, simply add about twenty drops of pure essence to the container per 200 ml of hydrolat.

Do not imagine that lavender water has a pleasant floral scent like the essential oil because, as happens with most hydrolats, the odor is quite herbaceous and, in some cases, unpleasant. Adding a few drops of lavender essence will make the scent of the lavender water more pleasantly fragrant.

Lavender water should be stored in a cool, dark place, and during the summer, I recommend storing the container in the refrigerator to ensure its preservation.

Lavender Water: Uses
You can use lavender hydrolat:
– As a soothing facial toner: after cleansing your face, apply a cotton pad soaked in lavender water.

– As a refreshing water for the face and body: in this case, you can put the hydrolat in a container with a spray dispenser and use it as desired all over the body to refresh and soothe the skin, even after sun exposure.

– As a water base for creating homemade cosmetics (emulsions, bath foam, shampoo, gels, etc.).

– In addition to aloe vera gel for a greater redness-reducing effect on the skin, for example after excessive sun exposure.

– For creating homemade perfumes: along with alcohol and essences, you can add a small amount of lavender water (about 10% of the total recipe).