Lavender Hydrosol
Commonly known as: Lavender floral water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water (I.N.C.I.), Wild Lavender, Fine Lavender, True Lavender, Official Lavender.
Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Lamiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Flowering tops.
Cultivation area, origin: Mediterranean region (France, Spain) and Bulgaria.
Blooming: From June to the end of September.
Origin, provenance: France.
Phytochemical composition: Linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol, lavandulol, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear liquid; Colour: Colourless; Scent: Sweet, fresh, with herbaceous notes.
Physical properties: pH = 4 - 5.5; Density = 1.
Concerns: Astringent, purifying, anti-inflammatory, softening, revitalising, refreshing, soothing.
Effect: All types of skin and hair, particularly combination to oily skin, damaged, irritated, sensitive and acne-prone skin, as well as oily and irritated scalps.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (creams, serums, tonics, makeup removers, masks, mists, eye contour treatments); Body Care (shower gels, deodorants, hand and foot creams, after-sun treatments); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, treatment masks).
Method of Preservation
For optimal preservation, it is advisable to store hydrosols away from light, oxygen, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. If you notice a change in appearance or smell, cease using your hydrosol.
Contraindications, usage precautions
There are no contraindications to the use of lavender hydrosol, unlike its essential oil. Indeed, the hydrosol can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women as well as young children.