Hydrosol – Rose

Description

Rose Discussion:

Red rose is one of the most popular cosmetic additives, especially as a hydrosol. Yet no one really considers their medicinal properties. The wild rose is actually one of the most invasive plants that exist. They are dense in natural vitamin C and the scent of rose is known to be repelling of ticks. They do not like the smell. As a matter of fact, tick populations are very low wherever rose is present.

Rose benefits include astringent compounds, one of the most supportive herbs for the face and skin, and even depression. The aromatic molecules may have calming, beautifying, and medicinal benefits. Many others create a mist to dampen the skin and face.

Hydrosol & HydroTea™ Discussion:

We offer two products that are made during the steam distillation process that is known for making essential oils. Not only does this same process result in essential oil but there are two resulting liquids involved. There is the well-known hydrosol and the lesser-known concentrated “tea” or “mother solution”.

The hydrosol is clear water that forms from the steam as it cools down. Even though clear, it is actually a naturally collided suspension of the vitamins, nutrients, acids, essential oils, aromatic constituents, and other soluble compounds. It contains the main constituents of that particular plant. We leave the essential oil that is created in the hydrosol! We do not separate or remove it! We feel that you may get more out of this product with the natural essential oils intact!

In addition to the hydrosol that is created, we also offer the concentrated drippings that are steeped for many hours, which we call HydroTea™, which is the liquid that seeps back down from the plant material chamber. With the distillation process taking hours, nearly every compound is extracted from the plant. This results in a dense and dark solution that is basically concentrated tea! 

The hydrosol makes for amazing daily maintenance, especially those with medicinal benefits such as astringents. The HydroTea™ is amazing support while symptoms are present. It can be taken in stronger, 1 oz. shots while symptoms are active, which is great to have on hand for when needed the most. The tea would be much more potent than the hydrosol.

They have similar and individual uses. Either of them can be used to make herbal tea. The hydrosol would offer invisible benefits, yet still potent, while the HydroTea™ would give tea a bit of color. To use an edible herb to make a traditional strength cup of tea, simply add 2 droppers of either form, to a 4 oz. cup of hot water. It is great to have on hand to create a cup of herbal tea with little to no work! They can also be used on the skin; however, we suggest getting hydrosol for that purpose because the hydrosol can be too sticky for a sprayer.

Be reminded to ONLY use these products as edibles, ONLY if the plant itself is edible. Please do your own research on the herbs you plan to use beforehand.

We are very excited to allow you to have an option of adding the matching essential oil! Adding the same essential oil to your hydrosol will give it a boost! This creates a powerfully scented, aromatic solution. While most steam distill plants to extract their essential oil, it is not what we are after! We are seeking out the concentrated water-soluble compounds that end up in the hydrosol.

Hydrosols are considered to be interchangeable to cold-processed essential oil in its benefits and uses. As long as the plant material is edible, so are the steam distillate products that are made from it.

Keep hydrosol refrigerated to extend its shelf life and to chill your facial/body spray, making it refreshingly cool!

Hydrosol makes an amazing room/linen spray! Either can also be used in detox baths, lotions, shampoo, body/facial spray, room/linen spray, diffuser additive, nebulizing additive, gargle solution, blemish or acne application, detox bath additive, belly button soak, food/tea flavoring, and in any way essential oil is normally used. 

We will create ANY hydrosol that you need! If you have a request for a custom hydrosol, please email me! We will be constantly growing our hydrosol and HydroTea™ catalog! Be sure to check back in often!