INCI Name
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Botanical Name
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender Hydrosol (Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water) is the gentle distillate obtained during lavender essential oil production. It offers soothing, hydrating, and toning benefits suitable for all skin types, particularly sensitive and blemish-prone skin. Traditionally valued for its calming properties in skincare and aromatherapy.
Skin conditioning, soothing, toning, refreshing, fragrance
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
Up to 100% (can be used alone as a toner or water phase in formulations)
Calms and soothes irritation, lightly hydrates, refreshes skin, traditionally used for relaxation and gentle cleansing
Primary Components:
Linalool, linalyl acetate (trace amounts), water-soluble aromatic compounds
Generally safe; rare sensitization possible; less potent than essential oil
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation (aqueous distillate by-product)
Choose preservative-free, fresh hydrosol packaged in dark glass; refrigerate to extend shelf life; avoid adulterated versions diluted with plain water
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Lavender Hydrosol
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