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What is a Hydrosol / Distillate:

Hydrosols are the aromatic waters that are extracted from raw botanicals via the process of steam distillation. The steam distillation is achieved by passing a steam through a vat or hopper that contains raw plant materials. The steam causes the cells of the plant material to soften and release their aromatic compounds that are present in tiny sacs or globules within the plant, which are then risen by the steam into a cooling system. This condensed cellular water of the plant contains a gentle water-soluble (hydrophilic) micro-molecules of the constituents found in the Essential Oil of the plant, and is called hydrosol. In Essential Oil production, the process is then continued to separate the floral water from the Essential “oil” (though referred to as oils, are not actual fats), however in case of our hydrosol distillation, the distillate is collected and used whole.

Suzanne Catty, author of Hydrosols – the Next Aromatherapy, states: “…hydrosols can be seen as micro-doses of [essential] oil”. They are also a profound and delightful way to experience and appreciate the life force – with all its potentiality for wholeness – found in the aromatic waters of the plants.

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citrus aurantium amara (neroli) blossom hydrosol*

Hand poured in small batches by MAHALO Skin Care in Hawaii, USA
*organic + local and/or wild harvested ^{(when available)}

Stored in a gold-colored glass that blocks UV light to preserve vitality of the ingredient and provide an eco-luxurious skin care experience.