The use of floral waters (Hydrosols) can date back to several thousand years ago, for their virtues are immense and their productions require simply a process of distillation. Records show that floral waters were used in Ancient Greece, Egypt, China, Europe for their purification properties, medical purposes, skincare, as perfumes for bathing, etc. Legend even has it that Cleopatra soaked the sails of her boat in rose water so the fragrance would float sweetly and people would smell her scent long before you saw her. With technological advancement, more and more virtues are discovered in floral waters and they have become quite fashionable since the 18th century. Nowadays, there exists various kinds of floral water. Lavender, rose, and camomile are the most common ones among them.
WHAT MAKES GOOD-QUALITY FLORAL WATERS?
Floral waters (hydrolates) are a product of distillation of aromatic or non-aromatic plants, which means they are mainly composed of water and should be kept in blue bottles to be away from air and light. A 1:1 ratio (e.g. 1kg of the plant with 1L distilled water) is recommended to ensure its quality. The plant should be organic as well to avoid the presence of chemicals. The floral waters made by Distillerie Saint-Hilaire are always organic and certified by the Cosmo organic label, which means its naturalness is guaranteed.
THE PROPERTIES OF FLORAL WATERS AND HOW TO CHOOSE THEM
When water is distilled with the plants/flowers, they are generally scented, which can be strong (rose) or light (cornflower) depending on the ingredient used. They share a lot of common virtues, but each floral water also has its own special properties. Here at Maison Evelyn, we have a few for you to choose from:
Organic Roman Camomile Floral Water: does wonders during season changes. It helps our delicate skin adjust to the changing seasons by purifying, moisturising, and calming it. It can also bring immediate comfort to irritated and sensitive skin and revitalise our skin tone;
Organic Cornflower Floral Water: a lifesaver after a long day of work. It is especially known for taking care of tired and puffy eyes. Its antioxidants can reduce fine lines under the eyes as well;
Organic Rose Floral Water: our beauty ally. In summer, replace mineral water spray with Rose Floral Water to refresh yourself. Its rose fragrance is quite refreshing and it also invigorates and brightens any skin type. Its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties help shrink large pores as well as reduce redness and irritation. It is our favourite and it’s pretty much a cure-all skin solution;
Organic Lemon Balm (Melissa) Floral Water: newly added product to destress. Stress can be everywhere. This floral water is known for its anti-stress properties to help with mental exhaustion, anxiety, and stress. In skincare, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities can fight against signs of ageing and soothe skin inflammation and irritation.
The gentle nature of floral waters means that they are an ideal ingredient for DIY skincare (e.g. mixed in clay, cream, or mask) to soften, calm, brighten, or balance the skin. They can be used for treating acne, skin allergies, eczema, redness, and are also effective in treating conjunctivitis, pruritus, small wounds, and fungal infections, etc. They can, of course, be used for hair care to provide natural nourishment to the hair and give it a sweet floral fragrance. Their gentleness and versatility are what make them essential in our daily life.
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