So what is a hydrosol? How do you use them? Why do you need them (because trust us — you do!). These have been on the PT roster since 2014, so we have lots of great information already available! In a nutshell, a hydrosol is the aromatic water that is produced during steam distillation. For instance, when Tea Tree leaves are steam distilled to make Tea Tree Essential Oil, the essential oil is not the only product created — the water that separates from the oil is the hydrosol, and contains many similar characteristics to its oily counterpart. It also is very different though. Notably, it is water that contains a very small (but very impactful!) amount of hydrophilic (water-loving) constituents from the plant that was distilled. It is incredibly gentle, does not need to be diluted, and can be used directly on your skin, hair, and linens to support a wide variety of concerns. It makes a lovely addition to your beauty routine, can add a light fragrance to your linens, and can provide a lot of support to uncomfortable skin (think itchy, red, sensitive, etc.).
