Chamomile Hydrosol

Chamomile Hydrosol (also known as Chamomile Floral Water or just plain old Chamomile Distillate) - a lovely, light fluid that you get when you steam distill chamomile flowers. It's clear and has a pretty mild herbal smell, and it's packed with all the good stuff from the flowers that can dissolve in water. Loads of people use it in lotions and potions because it's really good at calming and soothing skin, and it even smells nice too.

Applications

• Facial spritzers and toners that help keep your skin feeling calm

• Creams, lotions and the like for sensitive skin that's a bit thirsty

• Face washes and micellar water for when you just want to get clean and not have to deal with too much fuss

• For hair too - shampoos, conditioners and scalp sprays can all benefit from a bit of chamomile hydrosol

• Stuff for your body too - you know, just general body care and hygiene

Uses

• It's a great natural base for your cosmetics (that's what all those fancy words mean

• If your skin is being a bit tricky you can use it to calm it down

• Helps keep your skin all hydrated and happy

• Adds a mellow, natural scent to your lotions and potions (some people really like that

• Can be used in all sorts of cosmetics - the ones you leave on, or the ones you wash off

• And it's especially popular in products that are all about being gentle and natural

Benefits

• Helps to take the redness out of your skin, and calm any irritation

• Leaves your skin feeling soft and healthy

• It's good for sensitive skin, and for skin that's a bit parched

• A nice, refreshing smell in the morning - that's always a bonus

• Use it every day if you like - it's gentle enough for daily use

• And in general, it just makes your finished products feel a bit more luxurious