Homemade hydrosol
floral waters, also known as a hydrosol, have a wide range of uses, both in the field of natural cosmetics and the well-being of the home. One of the main applications of floral waters are as fragrances for the different rooms of the house. This hydrosol is also used as a facial and body tonic, and even as a deodorant. In addition, the properties of hydrosol make them great to combat various disorders or conditions such as acne or insomnia.
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Floral waters: what are they?
When the flowers or leaves of a certain plant are distilled, two extracts are obtained. On the one hand, acne. And, on the other hand, essential oil. In both extracts are all the properties and benefits of the plant in question, although in floral water in a less concentrated form than in essential oil.

Therefore, hydrosols are much better suited for direct use on the skin. Instead, essential oils must be pre-mixed with a base for subsequent application.

Floral water is therefore a 100% natural liquid, with an exquisite aroma, which offers all the substance of the plant to the skin. Its applications in the cosmetic field are very wide: make-up remover lotion, refreshing mist, perfume, homemade tonic, etc.

How to prepare homemade hydrosol step by step
If you want to take advantage of all the cosmetic uses of floral waters, you will be interested to know that hydrosol can be prepared at home quickly and easily. The steps to follow are those:

Collect the flowers that will be used to make the floral waters. Depending on what your application is going to be, they can be one or the other. For example, if hydrosol is to be used to calm acne, it is best to opt for chamomile flowers as they have antiseptic and soothing properties. On the other hand, if they are going to be used to perfume the home than jasmine, rosemary or lavender are great options.

Put in a glass bowl and wash with plenty of warm water. You have to do it carefully so that the flowers break, avoiding applying water under high pressure. Then, they are allowed to drain in a strainer so that they release the water.

Once the flower petals are dry, they are placed in a large glass bottle or jar and 300 ml of distilled water are added. It is stirred very well with a wooden spoon so that they do not lose their properties and the bottle is tightly closed. Then, it is left to rest in a dark area, covered with a dark cloth.

  • After 24 hours have passed, the bottle is opened and 300 ml of pharmacy alcohol and 50 drops of essential oil are added. All the ingredients are mixed again and the bottle is closed. It must be left in a dark place again, this time for 72 hours.
  • When the time has elapsed, it is strained through a strainer and then, using a funnel, the water is introduced into a smaller glass bottle with a sprayer.
  • It is best if the bottle in which the floral waters are to be stored permanently is dark in color. In this way the aroma will be conserved much better.
  • The most recommended is to store this bottle in a dry and dark place, away from heat sources such as radiators. Making homemade hydrolases is very simple and its benefits are very extensive. Depending on the use that will be given to the floral waters, you can prepare several jars with different flowers and store them for different occasions.