Everything you need to know about hydrolats for home cosmetics

If you are a follower of our BeautyMix recipes or of homemade cosmetics in general, you have certainly heard of hydrolats. But do you really know what their role is in your beauty products? Can they be used on their own? Do they have any properties beyond their subtle fragrance?

In this article, we answer all these questions and invite you to explore the world of hydrolats, plant extracts with multiple virtues. At BeautyMixwe offer you four essential hydrolats : rose, orange blossom, witch hazel and peppermint.

What is a hydrolat?

Also known as "floral waterhydrolat is obtained by steam distillation of a plant or flower.. This process extracts two distinct products:

• The essential oilcontains the liposoluble molecules (essentially concentrated active ingredients).

• Hydrolatcontains the plant's water-soluble molecules, offering a gentler, easier-to-use alternative.

Although less concentrated in active ingredients than essential oils, hydrolats retain many beneficial properties. Their main advantage? They are safe to use on all skin types, including the most sensitive..

How to use hydrosols in home cosmetics?

Hydrosols are versatile ingredients that can be easily integrated into your beauty routine. Here are a few ways to use them:

As a tonic lotion

Ideal for perfecting make-up removal and gently cleansing the skin. Spray directly onto your face or apply with a reusable cotton pad for an immediate sensation of freshness.

In your home care

You can replace the water in your cosmetic preparations with a hydrosol suited to your skin type:

• Combination to oily skin Lavender, witch hazel, rose, peppermint.

• Dry skin Orange blossom, cornflower, chamomile.

• Sensitive skin Chamomile, witch hazel, rose, cornflower.

• Mature skin Rose, cistus.

Facial steam bath

A few spoonfuls of hydrosol added to hot water will decongest the skin and allow you to enjoy its benefits as an inhalant.

As a refreshing spray

Slip your favorite hydrosol into your bag and spray it on your face during the day for an express wake-up effect.

How to store your hydrolat?

Hydrosols are fragile products, sensitive to light and heat. To preserve their benefits longer:

• Store at away from light and in a cool place.

• Keep the container tightly closed after each use.

• You can store them in the fridge for an even more refreshing effect.

Our BeautyMix hydrolats: Benefits and uses

Rose hydrosol

• Origin Rose petals from Damascus (Bulgaria), distilled in France.

• Properties Regenerating, antibacterial, smoothing.

• Use Brings radiance and freshness to mature skin, perfect as a toner.

• Related recipes Face cream, two-phase makeup remover, moisturizing mask.

Orange blossom hydrolate

• Origin Bigaradier flowers (Morocco and Tunisia), distilled in France.

• Properties Soothing, revitalizing, comforting.

• Use Ideal for dry, sensitive skin, provides a gentle, relaxing scent.

• Related recipes Rich cream, facial scrub, shower gel.

Witch hazel hydrolate

• Origin Witch hazel leaves (France), organic.

• Properties Astringent, toning, soothing.

• Use Perfect for oily and mature skin, helps reduce redness and tighten pores.

• Related recipes Body lotion, face cream, natural deodorant.

Peppermint hydrolate

• Origin Spearmint and water mint, organic and produced in France.

• Properties Refreshing, purifying, soothing.

• Use Ideal as an aftershave, helps soothe irritation and provides a refreshing effect.

• Related recipes Shampoo, toothpaste, refreshing mist.

What's your favourite hydrosol?

At BeautyMix, we value the benefits of hydrosols for their natural properties and compatibility with all skin types. Which one is part of your beauty routine?

Want to find out more about our natural ingredients? Discover our article on vegetable oils and their properties.