Flower waters for dry skin treatment

Hydosols, the scientific name for flower waters, are produced by steam distilling an entire flower to release its skin helping benefits. Every flower has individual properties and different benefits.

The process of steam distillation maintains the beneficial ingredients of flower essences more effectively than the process of creating essential oils.

Hydrosol sprays tend to smell more like the flower they came from, and are best used as a refreshing, rejuvenating skin splash.

Flower waters are better than essential oils because flower waters are lighter, don’t clog pores, tend to cost less than essential oils, and are more easily portable.

You can fill your favorite mini spritzer or atomizer to carry flower water with you- something you probably wouldn’t try with essential oils.

For dry skin, there are several beneficial flower waters to try. Here are just a few to consider:

• Rose water: this is usually used as a toner, and is gentle and refreshing. It is great for soothing skin which has been irritated by waxing, threading, or epilation.
• Rose geranium: this works well for all skin types, and balances the skin. For dry skin, it adds moisture. For oily skin, it can slow down the rate of sebum production.
• Orange blossom: hydrates dry skin and cools burned skin
• Lemon balm: soothes dry skin and eczema. Can also soothe and calm your nerves.
• Lavender: soothes itchiness, calming and healing

As with any skincare product, be sure to read the label.

If you decide to use flower waters in your skin care routine, make sure you’re using true flower water essences, not ones which have been manufactured in the lab and added to alcohol.

Synthetic flower waters can irritate already dry skin.