Hydrosols are an aqueous product of steam/hydro distillation. Period. They are not water that has had essential oils & an emulsifier added. Quality hydrosols are produced by distilling fresh plant material. Derived from Latin, the term combines hydro meaning water and sol meaning solution; they are sometimes referred to as floral waters, distillates or hydrolats in Europe.

Unlike most hydrosols on the market, ours are not a by-product of distillation but are distilled for the hydrosol. This means that they are distilled with FRESH organic plant material, on copper stills, under low pressure for true therapeutic waters. Many hydrosols on the market carry a “still note” from being distilled on stainless steel.

In his book Medical Aromatherapy, Kurt Schnaubelt describes them as “the product of steam distillation process and contain the water soluble, volatile components of the plant… Their composition is different from that of the essential oil…this means highly tolerable, anti-inflammative and antiseptic substances are found in aromatic hydrosols” Hydrosols have been called the homeopathy of Aromatherapy. They can be used as hydrating facial spritz, sprayed on sore muscles and as anti-microbial cleansers. Clients that experience sensitivity to essential oils, are able to use hydrosols with positive results.

By using copper stills, the sulphur and yeast that cause these off notes bond to the copper, therefore our hydrosols are “sweet smelling” and useable immediately. Our small batching allows us the flexibility of harvesting at the optimum time of day and maturity. This is an important factor when considering quality.Quality, therapeutic hydrosols must be distilled with fresh plant material. We carefully monitor each batch, use a sterilizing protocol, and keep an extensive database that includes information such as PH, time of day, parts used, length of distillation, etc.