Lavender Flower Water

Lavender flower water is the water that remains after producing a lavender essential oil via steam or water distillation. Lavender flower water is also knows as lavender hydrosol.

Their properties are similar to those of essential oils, however since they are far less concentrated there is no need to add them to water before using them in a mister or clothes.

Beside lavender, orange blossom water and rosewater are also famous hydrosol and have been used for centuries as ingredients in perfumes and foods, as well as for medicinal reasons.

Lavender floral water is primarily used as cologne will contains water, alcohol, and lavender essential oil. It is known for its therapeutic properties, promoting relaxation and tranquility.

How To Make Lavender Floral Water as a cologne ?

You can make lavender water by mixing 15 ml of lavender oil with 375 ml of alcohol and a drop of musk oil.

The mixture is placed in an airtight jar, shaken every few days for 2 weeks then strained through muslin into a small perfume bottles.

To enhance the appearance of the lavender water, place sprigs of fresh lavender upright in the bottle.

Lavender water, a solution of the essential oil in alcohol with other added scents, is used in a variety of toilet preparations. Please bear in mind that these lavender floral water can not be used in cooking.

Another way to make lavender water without the alcohol.

If you want to use floral water for daily use at your home you can try this simple recipes.

Making your own aromatic waters is cost effective and much more fun. Flower water is also good for cleaning your face at the ends of the day.

This simple recipe doesn't take much time. You gonna love it!

Boiled 250 ml water for 5-10 minutes, Add 2 teaspoon of dried lavender flower, add 20 drops of essential oils. Mix well. Filtered water in a large ceramic bowl. Wait until cool then you move the water to a jar then closed tightly. Keep it at refrigerator for later use.

How to use this lavender water :

• Once you have finished mix all the ingridient the temparature is still warm, you can inhale the steam to clear your sinus.
• After that, you can make a compress for your face with a cotton. Leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes.
• In a mild temperature, you can rinse your face and massage the skin with it. It will tightened the pores and reduce any minor or redness.
• Chilled lavender flower water can be use as a skin freshener. Spritz the face with it and make sure to keep the eyes closed. Shake well before use.
• You can use it for your hair to nourishes the hair and makes it soft and shiny.

Lavender Bed Linen Mist

Lavender flower water is one of the oldest fragrances of European culture. It is nice for sprinkling on sheets, especially for those with insomnia, and on clothes when you know you are going to face an especially trying day.

Beside sprinkling on your linens or pillow you can also do on your towel or use it as a room sprayer.

To make a lavender bed linen mist.

Take 200 ml mineral water and add 10 drops of lavender essential oils. Put it in a sprayer bottle. Shake well before use.

Lavender Linen Spray Products

Too busy to make your own? Try these Organic Lavender Flower Water!

Organic Lavender Flower Water This is one of the more relaxing and balancing hydrosols from our collection of flower waters. It is ideal for oily and combination skin, and is an excellent coolant for minor burns, rashes, and hot sores. Mentally refreshing and marvelous on the emotions! Suitable for food and cosmetic use. Origin from Bulgaria. Parts Distilled- Flowers of Lavendula angustfolia and Method of Cultivation is Organic Organic Lavender Hydrosols.

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