Feb 12, 2021 · Hydrosols are water-based products made from the distillation — by water or steam — of plant matter such as flowers, bark, roots, and leaves. The distilling process produces two end …

Hydrosols, also known as "flower waters," are produced by distilling fresh leaves, fruits, flowers, and other plant materials. With similar properties to essential oils, these aromatic waters are much less …

Sep 28, 2020 · Simply put, the hydrosol is a water-based product, while the essential oil is… well, oil! A hydrosol contains the plant’s hydrophilic (water-loving) components, while the essential oil contains …

May 11, 2025 · A hydrosol —also known as hydrolat or aromatic distillate water —is the water portion that remains after steam-distilling aromatic plant material such as flowers, leaves, seeds, bark, or roots.

Mar 3, 2025 · A hydrosol—also known as floral water or plant distillate—is a gentle, water-based extraction from botanicals. Unlike essential oils, hydrosols are less concentrated, making them …

Non-aromatic plants, as well as aromatic plants, can be distilled for a hydrosol. Examples of plants used to distill a hydrosol from include cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), …

Hydrosols are sometimes referred to as hydrolats, distillate waters or floral waters. Explained as simply as possible, a hydrosol is the aromatic water that remains after steam-distilling or hydro-distilling …

Jun 30, 2025 · Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, are aromatic waters created during the steam distillation of plants. They contain the water-soluble components of herbs or flowers and are gentle, …

A hydrosol is the first step of making an essential oil. Simply put, you place aromatic plants and water in a pot, simmer, then capture and reconstitute the steam back into a liquid, yielding distilled water …

Jul 11, 2025 · Hydrosols, also known as floral waters or distillate waters, are aromatic waters produced during the steam distillation or hydro-distillation of plants.