Hydrolates

Hydrolates, also known as hydrosols, or herbal and floral waters, are by-products of the process of making essential oils. During this process, the herbs and flowers are distilled with spring water. The water is heated and presses itself through the plants as vapour, which collects the essential oils and other ingredients present. The essential oils - which float on the surface of the water - are removed, leaving the hydrolate, which contains a small quantity of essential oil and other water-soluble agents from the plant. Nothing else is added to our hydrolates/floral waters. One exception is witch hazel water, which retains the natural alcohol produced during its distillation process.

This is a natural way to preserve the organic witch hazel water as it was very fragile previously (when the natural alcohol was removed from it).

Be aware that many companies today sell so-called flower waters by using a whisking method to ‘solubilise’ essential oils into plain water. We believe that the true hydrolates are best for therapeutic reasons and Aromantic only sell true hydrolates.

You will also find a lot of hydrolates with high contents of various kinds of alcohol. We don’t consider this necessary, except in in a few cases. Unfortunately, producers also succumb to the temptation of using normal preservatives in hydrolates to keep them fresh. Aromantic will never stock these.

Genuine orange blossom water, rose water and the other waters included here are all produced naturally, as by-products of essential oil distillation. These waters can sometimes be used as they are, as skin toners, facial cleansers, hair rinses, for aromatic baths, baby baths, on compresses or in sprays for freshening up the skin. They can also be used to replace, or partially replace, water in various skin care products along with other ingredients, in e.g. skin toners/spritzers, facial cleansers, face masks, creams, lotions or shampoos.

Hydrolates are easily used on their own or added to other products - simple skin care!

Most of the organic hydrolates listed below originate in France and so are first approved by by EcoCert, the French organic control organisation. Here in the UK they have been approved by the Organic Farmers & Growers. See Aromantic’s OF&G Certification article under Ethical Policy in main menu.

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SKU	Product Name	Product Description	CI	Qty
83005-83008 [more info]	Chamomile Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Chamaemelum nobile	Organic Flowers. Chamomile is wonderful for Skin and Baby Care due to its calming properties. Also works well for Sunburn products and can help to relieve itching. NB Because of its strength, never use more than a maximum of 10% concentration in products for around the eyes. [more info]	ORG N
		100ml SKU 83007 £3.15 500ml SKU 83006 £8.95 1L SKU 83005 £14.50 5L SKU 83008 £55.35 convert
83025-83028 [more info]	Frankincense Water [+] Latin / INCI Name Boswellia sp.	Distilled Resin. Uplifting and toning. Refines skin texture when used as a Face Spray. Use up to 100% concentration in all of your products. [more info]	O N
		100ml SKU 83025 £3.30 500ml SKU 83026 £8.50 1L SKU 83027 £14.60 5L SKU 83028 £58.10 convert
83045-83048 [more info]	Geranium Water [+] Latin / INCI Name Pelargonium roseum Will.	PRODUCT OUT OF STOCK Flowers. An all-round Toner for all skin conditions. Balances oily, dry, problem and sensitive skin. Can be used as an Aftershave Spray, to spray on your face to refresh and rehydrate your skin or for spraying directly onto tired legs. Use up to 100% concentration in all of your products. [more info]	O N
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83065-83068 [more info]	Geranium, Bourbon Rose Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Pelargonium x asperum	Flowers from Madagascar. A rich, luscious, sweet floral fragrance with a wonderful rosy note. Use in Creams, Lotions, Face Masks, Toners and Moisturisers as it is a humectant, attracting moisture to, and holding it in, the skin. Very cooling, so add topically when heat is present in the skin, suc... [more info]	ORG N
		100ml SKU 83065 £3.40 500ml SKU 83066 £9.00 1L SKU 83067 £14.05 5L SKU 83068 £54.05 convert
83085-83088 [more info]	Lavender Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Lavandula angustifolia	Organic Flowers. For external use only. Use to regenerate your skin. Makes an effective, deep Cleansing Face Mask when combined with Oatmeal. Use as an Aftershave Spray. NB Because of its strength, never use more than a maximum of 10% concentration in your Skin Care products. However, you can use... [more info]	ORG N
		100ml SKU 83085 £3.15 500ml SKU 83086 £8.85 1L SKU 83087 £14.05 5L SKU 83088 £45.70 convert
83105-83108 [more info]	Lemon Verbena Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Lippia citriodora	PRODUCT OUT OF STOCK Leaves from France. A delicate and fresh lemon scent. Good for de-stressing and relaxation. Can be used as a daily Mouthwash. Refines skin texture and can be used as an Aftershave Spray. Use up to 100% concentration in your products. [more info]
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83125-83128 [more info]	Melissa/Lemon Balm Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Melissa officinalis	PRODUCT OUT OF STOCK Organic leaves from France. Melissa/Lemon Balm Water is a wonderful subsititute if you cannot afford the very expensive melissa essential oil. Whilst you cannot use a hydrolate in exactly the same way as an essential oil, you can add Melissa/Lemon Balm Water to many products for the same calming ... [more info]	ORG N
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83145-83148 [more info]	Orange Blossom (Neroli) Water [+] Latin / INCI Name Citrus aurantium	PRODUCT OUT OF STOCK Flowers. Relieves stress and calms your senses. Used for sensitive and oily skin due to its astringent effects. Combining it with Rose Water produces a lovely aroma. Use up to 100% concentration in your products. [more info]	N
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83165-83168 [more info]	Orange Blossom (Neroli) Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Citrus aurantium	Organic Flowers. Relieves stress and calms your senses. Used for sensitive and oily skin due to its astringent effects. Combining it with Rose Water produces a lovely aroma. Use up to 100% concentration in your products. Note: We supply Organic whenever we can, but can't always due to supply issu... [more info]	ORG N
		100ml SKU 83165 £3.65 500ml SKU 83166 £11.55 1L SKU 83167 £20.10 5L SKU 83168 £84.75 convert
83185-83188 [more info]	Peppermint Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Mentha X piperita	Organic Leaves. It is mentally stimulating and aids concentration. Use as a Face Spray in warm weather or when tired because of its cooling and stimulating properties. Do not use for children under 3 years old. NB Because of its strength, never use more than a maximum of 20% concentration in your... [more info]	ORG N
		100ml SKU 83185 £3.15 500ml SKU 83186 £8.85 1L SKU 83187 £14.05 5L SKU 83188 £45.70 convert
83205-83208 [more info]	Rose Water [+] Latin / INCI Name Rosa X damascena	PRODUCT OUT OF STOCK Flowers. Rose adds and helps to retain moisture and is suitable for normal, dry, mature and sensitive skin. It is mildly astringent and cooling. Use it as a Toner by itself or blend it with other Flower Waters. Good for healing emotional scars. Use up to 100% concentration in all of your products... [more info]	O N
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83225-83228 [more info]	Rose Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Rosa X damascena	Organic Flowers. Rose adds and helps to retain moisture and is suitable for normal, dry, mature and sensitive skin. It is mildly astringent and cooling. Use it as a Toner by itself or blend it with other Flower Waters. Good for healing emotional scars. Use up to 100% concentration in all of your ... [more info]	ORG N
		100ml SKU 83225 £3.95 500ml SKU 83226 £11.75 1L SKU 83227 £19.95 5L SKU 83228 £79.75 convert
83245-83248 [more info]	Witch Hazel Water [+] Latin / INCI Name Hamamelis virginiana	Leaves. A strong antioxidant. Use 10% in water as an astringent Toner Spray for young and old. Calms bites and stings. Use in combination with Lavender Water to enhance its effects. NB Because of its strength, never use more than a maximum of 10% concentration in products for around the eyes. [more info]	O N
		100ml SKU 83245 £2.95 500ml SKU 83246 £6.40 1L SKU 83247 £11.20 5L SKU 83248 £42.60 convert
83265-83268 [more info]	Witch Hazel Water (Organic) [+] Latin / INCI Name Hamamelis virginiana, ethanol.	PRODUCT OUT OF STOCK Organic Leaves. Contains 15% ethanol, which was produced naturally during the distillation of the Witch Hazel Water. A strong antioxidant. Use 10% in water as an astringent Toner Spray for young and old. Calms bites and stings. Use in combination with Lavender Water to enhance its effects. NB Bec... [more info]	ORG N
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