what is a Hydrolat or floral water ?
It is one of the two products obtained during steam distillation, during the making 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.
This hydrosol is not common, and yet...
Ladies you won't believe it,
The properties of this borage hydrosol are:
- Evens out the complexion.
- Soothes and cools damaged tissues.
- Skin anti-inflammatory (good choice for eczema and psoriasis).
- Purifying.
- Astringent.
- Healing.
- Rehydrates and revitalizes sun-damaged or “aged” skin.
This magnificent flower forgotten by all is back to make a comeback.