Rose (Hydrosol)
Essential oils are very concentrated, so it can be difficult to keep things mixed when adding them to water. Hydrosols are the perfect alternative. Hydrosols are made as a byproduct in the essential oils making process. Plant material is cooked, and the steam is collected. The steam is cooled into a liquid. That liquid is a mixture of essential oils and water. When the essential oil is separated from the water, that leftover water is the hydrosol. It contains the same benefits as the essential oils but in a much less concentrated form. Rose Absolute (or Rose Essential Oil) is very expensive. Much more hydrosol can be produced during the distillation process than the essential oil, making it a great budget-friendly alternative!
Used In: Garden Mist (Hydrosol).
Common Uses For Rose Hydrosol
To Add To Water Based Products.
Oil and water don’t mix, so when you want to make a lotion or spray using essential oils you need to add more ingredients to get the oil to mix with the water. Rose hydrosol can replace the water in cosmetic recipes for amazing benefits.
For Its Smell.
Rose smells amazing! Its floral, rosy aroma is calming and uplifting, making it a great addition to cosmetics and skin care products.
To Moisturize The Skin.
Rose Hydrosol is moisturizing to the skin. It’s especially helpful in locking in moisture to mature skin, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
For It’s Regenerating Properties.
Rose is an amazing beauty agent used for thousands of years and is known for its skin hydrating and regenerating benefits.
Sources: https://blog.simplyearth.com/what-are-rose-hydrosol-benefits-and-uses/#title-link2; https://www.calliskin.com/blogs/news/the-big-difference-between-rose-water-and-rose-hydrosol