Summer means heat, sunshine, and tanning, with skin that’s often put to the test. Sunburn, redness, tightness, sweat, and excess sebum: our skin craves softness and freshness more than ever. That’s where a simple yet ultra-effective gesture comes in: a mist of hydrosols.
What is a hydrosol?
Obtained through plant distillation, a hydrosol is a floral or botanical water that captures water-soluble active compounds and a portion of the aromatic molecules. Unlike simple scented waters, hydrosols retain genuine therapeutic and dermatological properties. They are not as concentrated as essential oils, which makes them well tolerated by the whole family, even by all skin types.
Why use a hydrosol mist in summer?
- Soothe hot flashes and redness
Some hydrosol are rich in anti-inflammatory and soothing active ingredients. For example, rose hydrosol is recognized for soothing redness and rebalancing the skin (source: International Journal of Aromatherapy, 2009). A spray can also help relieve feelings of overheating after a day in the sun or a sports session.
- Hydrate the skin gently
When it’s hot, the skin loses more water through evaporation. Spritzing a mist provides immediate, non-greasy hydration, ideal even for combination to oily skin. It can even replace your usual toner for a lighter skincare routine.
- Refresh throughout the day
Slipped into a bag or kept in the fridge, hydrosol mist becomes a ritual of pleasure. One or two sprays are all it takes to refresh the face, fix make-up or reconnect with oneself thanks to the subtlety of plant scents.
- Effectiveness proven by science… and by the senses
Studies have demonstrated the benefits of hydrolats, notably their anti-oxidant and moisturizing effects (Pharmaceutical Biology study, 2015). But what also appeals is the sensory experience: the light floral scent, the sensation of fresh, soft skin, the immediate impression of breathing easier in the heat.
Make your hydrosol mist a beauty and well-being reflex. Natural, multi-use and portable.
At Aliscential, we have formulated hydrosol mists that are 100% pure and natural, derived from the distillation of noble plants such as Rose, Fleur d’oranger and Menthe poivrée.
For further information:
- Traité d’aromathérapie scientifique et médicale by Dr Michel Faucon (Éd. Sang de la Terre) is an essential reference for understanding the properties of hydrolats and essential oils, in a rigorous and accessible way.
- Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Plant Hydrosol and Its Potential Application in Cosmeceutical Products (EN) https://brieflands.com/articles/jjnpp-124018
- Plant hydrolates – Antioxidant properties, chemical composition and potential applications (EN) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332221008167