Helichrysum Hydrosol

INCI Name

Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water

Botanical Name

Helichrysum italicum

Helichrysum Hydrosol (Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water) is the aromatic distillate obtained during essential oil production. Gentle and soothing, it helps hydrate, calm, and refresh skin, making it suitable for sensitive and mature skin types. Traditionally used for post-sun and skin recovery.

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Primary Function
Hydrosol
Add'l Function
Toner
Scent Profile
Herbaceous
Honey-Like
Floral
Is It Natural?
Natural (Steam-Distilled)
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Skin Type Suitability

Sensitive
Mature
Dry
Normal
All
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Skin conditioning, soothing, toning, refreshing

Product Type(s):

Toner
Mist
Lotion
Cream
Serum

Typical Usage Range:

Up to 100% (can be used as a water phase or standalone mist)

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Supportive Qualities

Calms sensitive skin, gently tones and hydrates, traditionally used for skin soothing and after-sun care

Primary Components:

Trace essential oil compounds (neryl acetate, α-pinene), water-soluble plant constituents

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Important to Know

Calms sensitive skin, gently tones and hydrates, traditionally used for skin soothing and after-sun care

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Steam distillation (aqueous distillate by-product)

Choose preservative-free hydrosols packaged in dark glass; ensure freshness; refrigerate to extend shelf life

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.