Floral Water: The Mood-Boosting Remedy

Gentle and respectful to the skin, floral water can be used on all skin types and by the whole family. Also known as hydrosol, it is the result of steam distillation of aromatic plants.

Often mistakenly compared to essential oils, floral water can be applied directly to the skin, even on babies, without dilution. The concentration of aromatic molecules remains low, allowing for a non-irritating action on the skin. It is best to store them in a cool place after opening.

How to use a hydrosol?

Floral water is used on a cotton pad, as a lotion to perfect makeup removal or to refresh the face. It can be applied in the morning, instead of a toner for sensitive skin. In the evening, it completes facial cleansing after removing makeup with a milk, gel, or oil…

Hydrosol can be used for baby care. Chamomile is very gentle for their sensitive skin and lavender soothes and calms them. You can also use floral water to soften hard bath water, for both children and adults.

Which flower to choose for your lotion?

Since floral water is both a beauty and a food product, it is important to choose it well for targeted action that matches your needs.

Cornflower water is the ally of puffy eyes. Applied as a compress, it decongests the eyelids. Oily skin should favor a balancing floral water that regulates sebum production, such as lavender or rose. For acne and blackhead problems, thyme hydrosol is purifying.

Sensitive skin can turn to floral waters of chamomile, orange blossom, lemon balm, and lavender for their soothing and anti-redness properties. Geranium water is perfect for irritated skin: insect bites, sunburn, after waxing or shaving...

For the whole family, helichrysum (immortelle) floral water is recommended in case of bruises or bumps. It is useful for microvascular issues, such as rosacea or scars.

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