What is a Hydrolat or floral water ?
It is one of the two products obtained during steam distillation, when the production of essential oils.
Their properties remain those combined with their oils, but in smaller quantities.
Their concentrations can range from 0.20 to 0.70%:
-For a 0.2% industry (they have other technical processes that allow "to spin their hydrosol as much as possible to get the maximum amount of oils.
- For an artisan, it is more around 0.8% than the concentration of an artisanal hydrosol.
The Basil hydrosol is a precious asset for dull and tired skin. Terraia guarantees a pure hydrosol, without preservatives, resulting from the steam distillation of basil leaves.
Basil hydrosol is the ally of dull skin. It illuminates the complexion and gently cleanses. It has beneficial revitalizing properties for tired skin. It can be applied as a tonic lotion in the morning, or after make-up removal, in the evening. It can also be added to homemade cosmetic preparations.
Sharing certain properties with Basil essential oil, this hydrosol has digestive benefits.