OVERVIEW
Hydrosols are liquid plant extracts that are usually aromatic and have therapeutic properties. Two Latin words: hydro meaning water and sol or solution, that is, the water solution that contains some of the water-soluble micro-molecules of essential oil as well as water-soluble plant components.
Our organic hydrosols or flower waters are produced by steam-distilling plant or flower material. They are distilled in a complete sterilized environment, guaranteeing microbiological cleanliness in copper alembic stills;producing a sweeter hydrosol and also a more stable one. We use pure spring, or well water for our hydrosols. Which is of utmost importance for a hydrosol. They have similar properties to their essential oil counterparts, but are much less concentrated.
Our hydrosols are 100% natural, organic and contains no chemical preservatives. They are stored in sterilized clear glass bottles in our dark cold room until an order is placed.
Our Lavender hydrosol is made from the water gathered from the steam distillation process of lavender essential oil. It has a really mild scent of lavender which makes it very gentle and safe to use for those with allergies, scent irritations, acne and rosacea.
Our hydrosols are also nitrogen capped just like our essential oils and extracts, so they remain just as therapeutic as the day they were distilled and the shelf life is extended dramatically. They possesses biological properties like antifungal, antibacterial and antioxidant which makes them safe to use. Our Lavender Hydrosol is of the best quality. It should be kept in a cool, dark place. Refrigeration is recommended if you are not going to use your hydrosol quickly.
APPEARANCE
Clear colourless to slightly cloudy liquid
ODOUR
Herbaceous aroma with deep honeyed undertones
ORIGINAL PLANT
Lavandula angustifolia
CAS NUMBER
90063-37-9
EINECS NUMBER
289–995-2
PRODUCT CODE
AFH005020
SYNONYM
True Lavender, Narrow-leaved Lavender, English Lavender
PARTS USED
Flower
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distilled Hydrosol
SHELF LIFE
24 Months
pH
4.50 - 7.00
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.980-1.020 @ 25°C
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.300-1.350 @ 20°C
QUALITY
100% Pure and Natural
SOLUBILITY
Insoluble in fixed oils; Soluble in water and alcohols