Hydrate. Minimize large pores. Prepare skin for moisturizer.
BENEFIT: Anti-wrinkle * Minimize large pores * Anti-acne * Regenerate * Hydrate * Firm * Clear skin * Stimulates micro circulation * Refresh * Set make-up * Prepare skin for moisturizer and nutrients.
USE: Mist face after cleansing with Morocco Soothing or India Stimulating Hydrosol. Apply Chakra Aroma Antiox Moisturizer. Rejuvenating and astringent. Cool and refreshing. Rev up cellular metabolism and balance the pH of skin to prepare for moisturizing. Impart skin with restorative properties while tightening pores. Hydrate and refresh throughout the day. Use as deodorant and body aroma, mood enhancer. MAKEUP: Mist face after applying makeup to set colors and powders. LIQUID SMUDGE: Neutralize odors in: hair, room, clothes. Use within 6 months.
INGREDIENTS: lavender, orange blossom, rosemary hydrosol, tarragon and clove essential oil.
Anti-Itch Spray: Witch Hazel Hydrosol can help to ease itching caused by dry skin, dandruff and insect bites.
Air Freshening Spray: Use hydrosols to freshen a room and to benefit from the emotional and therapeutic properties that are inherent with the chosen hydrosol(s). Simply spray the hydrosol within your space as you would most any room mist. Do be careful to avoid furniture, other people, pets, open beverages and foods.
Aphrodisiac Room Mist: Look to AromaWeb's Aromatherapy Aphrodisiacs article for a clear definition of an aromatic aphrodisiac. The article explains how aphrodisiacs can help enhance sexual desire. One or more of the hydrosols shown below may act as an aphrodisiac for you, depending on your situation: Roman Chamomile,Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Balm (Melissa), Nutmeg,Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Spearmint, and Vetiver.
Purification Spray: Hydrosols can be used to help purify and cleanse a room or area.
Chakra Sprays: Hydrosols can be incorporated into work on the seven primary Chakras. Essential oils that are helpful in balancing a specific chakra, their hydrosol counterparts can also be used.
Monster Repellent: Calming hydrosols can be used to help calm and soothe babies and children.
Facial Toner: Cistus (Rock Rose), Clary Sage, Rose, Neroli (orange blossom) and Witch Hazel Hydrosols make wonderful toners. Other hydrosols that are heralded for their skin care use include Cucumber, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon Balm (Melissa), and Patchouli. Lemon Balm and Grapefruit Hydrosols are quite helpful for oily skin.
Anti-Inflammatory: German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, and Helichrysum are amongst the hydrosols that are the most potent anti-inflammatories. Other hydrosols with varying level of anti-inflammatory action include Clary Sage, Geranium, Holy Basil (Tulsi), Lavender, Lemon Balm (Melissa), Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary,Spearmint, Vetiver, Witch Hazel and Yarrow.
Baby Wipe Moistening Solution: Handmade, natural baby wipes can be made using anti-inflammatory and calming hydrosols like Neroli Hydrosol, German Chamomile Hydrosol or Lavender Hydrosol.
Culinary and Internal UsesHydrosols are also used for their wonderful and diverse flavors for culinary and beverage flavoring purposes. Additionally, hydrosols have a wonderful reputation for their therapeutic benefit when used internally. Such usage, however, requires more care and precautionary awareness than topical or room fragrancing hydrosol usage. Hydrosols are water-based and are more prone to contamination than essential oils. When improperly stored or handled, hydrosols can become contaminated and potentially unsafe to consume.