Why Hydrosols Belong in Your Summer Skincare Routine
When temperatures rise, many of us look for simple ways to keep our skin feeling fresh and comfortable. While essential oils often take centre stage in aromatherapy, hydrosols are an equally valuable addition to a summer skincare routine.
Also known as floral waters, hydrosols are produced during the steam distillation of plants to create essential oils. They contain the water soluble aromatic compounds of the plant, giving them a light, refreshing scent and making them a wonderful choice for daily use.
What Makes Hydrosols Perfect for Summer?
Warm weather, sunshine and time spent outdoors can leave skin feeling hot, dry or in need of a quick refresh. Hydrosols offer an easy way to cool and revive the skin throughout the day without leaving any residue.
Simply spritz onto clean skin after cleansing, use as a facial mist whenever you need a pick me up, or apply before your favourite facial oil or moisturiser as part of your skincare routine.
Rose Otto Hydrosol
Known for its beautifully delicate floral aroma, Rose Otto Hydrosol is a luxurious facial mist that leaves skin feeling refreshed and hydrated. It’s an excellent choice for use throughout the day, especially during warm weather, and can also be used to prepare the skin before applying your skincare products.
Lavender Hydrosol
Lavender Hydrosol has a clean, herbaceous aroma that makes it wonderfully refreshing on hot summer days. Mist onto the face and body after time outdoors, keep a bottle in the fridge for an extra cooling experience, or use it as a calming part of your evening skincare routine.
More Ways to Use Hydrosols
Hydrosols are incredibly versatile and can easily become a staple in your daily routine.
- Refresh your face after commuting or exercising.
- Use as a toner after cleansing.
- Mist onto your neck and wrists on warm afternoons.
- Spritz onto pillowcases or bed linen before bedtime for a fresh, clean scent.
- Keep a bottle in your handbag or desk drawer for an instant refresh.
A Simple Summer Ritual
- Cleanse your skin.
- Mist generously with your favourite hydrosol.
- Apply your facial oil or moisturiser while your skin is still slightly damp.
- Reapply your hydrosol throughout the day whenever your skin needs a refreshing boost.
Refresh Naturally This Summer
Hydrosols are one of the easiest ways to bring a touch of aromatherapy into your everyday skincare routine. Gentle, refreshing and wonderfully versatile, they’re ideal companions for warm August days, helping your skin feel fresh while surrounding you with the natural aroma of beautifully distilled botanicals.
