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Floral Waters/Hydrosols

Hydrosols are a by-product of distilling essential oils. Raw plant material, consisting of the flowers, leaves, wood, bark, roots, seeds, or peel, is put into an alembic** (distillation apparatus) over water, and the volatile compounds are vapourized as the water is heated. The vapour flows into a cooling tank, and as the steam condenses, the essential oil, which is lighter than water, floats on top.

This water is referred to as a hydrosol, hydrolat, or plant water essence, and each type has its own unique properties in line with the properties of the essential oil. The most commonly known hydrosols are rose water, lavender water, and orange blossom water, however there is an extensive range available including bergamot, chamomile roman, geranium and ylang ylang. 

However, hydrosols have a very short shelf life, so until we are able to start distilling our own essential oils in a few years time, we cannot supply you with hydrosols.  And this has created a predicament for us, as on closer investigation, we have discovered that the floral waters we were selling have been contaminated in regards to our ethics... that is they have paraben preservatives added to them to extend their shelf life. 

So on that note we have done a lot of research, found old recipes on how to create our own floral waters and have come up with a formula that works, using essential oils, purified rain water and one of nature's preservatives.

**An alembic is an alchemical still consisting of two retorts connected by a tube. Technically, the alembic is only the upper part (the capital or still-head), but the word was often used to refer to the entire distillation apparatus. The alembic was invented circa 800 AD by the alchemist Jabir ibn Hayyan. It was an important innovation, which made easy and systematic the process of distillation.

So what do I do with a Floral water?
Created locally from TGA Approved and Organic essential oils, these waters are extremely versatile. Floral Waters can be added to a bath, added to the manufacturing process in place of normal water when creating your own products, used as a deodorant, facial spritzers, room sprays, linen sprays and for direct application to the skin, as a cooling agent, in a soothing hot bath, in saunas, in hair care applications, as a fragrance or base for your cologne/perfume blend, or for massage and as a simple way for the novice aromatherapist to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils.

Floral Waters can be put into spray bottles and used as a fragrant and refreshing tonic to use on your skin after cleansing or for a pick-me-up during the day. They help refine open pores, minimise oiliness and ensure complete removal of cleansing products and makeup.

Important Note: It is important that these natural Floral Waters be kept in cool, dark places. Refrigeration is recommended in order to inhibit bacteria growth that can naturally occur over time.



Qty. Model- Manufacturer Product Image Weight Price Item Name
9995 CIY.H2O.BER Amor Bergamot Crystal Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Bergamot Crystal Floral Water

Botanical Name:   Citrus bergamia Country of Origin:   Italy  Bergamot is a wonderful uplifting citrus oil, so it goes without saying that this...
9995 CIY.H20.CHR Amor Chamomile Roman Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Chamomile Roman Floral Water

Botanical Name  Chamaemelum nobile  Country of Origin  E.Europe Description: Imported internationally, these waters are extremely versatile. ...
9999 CIY.H2O.CIN Amor Cinnamon Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Cinnamon Floral Water

Botanical Name  Cinnamomum zeylanicum Country of Origin   France Method of Extraction   Steam distillation Plant Part used   Leaves & Bark ...
9999 CIY.H2O.CLS Amor Clary Sage Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Clary Sage Floral Water

Botanical Name: Salvi sclarea Country of Origin:  Bulgaria Description: Imported internationally, these waters are extremely versatile.  They...
9998 CIY.H2O.CLO Amor Clove Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Clove Floral Water

Botanical Name: Syzgium aromaticum Country of Origin:  India Description: Imported internationally, these waters are extremely versatile. They can...
9999 CIY.H2O.CYP Amor Cypress Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Cypress Floral Water

Botanical Name:   Cupressus sempervirens Country of Origin:   France Description: Imported internationally, these waters are extremely versatile. ...
9996 CIY.H2O.Dist Create It Yourself Distilled Water 0 $2.30

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Distilled Water

Pure distilled water for your formulations - add to your perfumes, hydrosols, lotions, body washes and creams.  
9999 CIY.H2O.EUC Amor Eucalyptus Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Eucalyptus Floral Water

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus Country of Origin:  China Description: Imported internationally, these waters are extremely versatile.  They...
9999 CIY.H2O.FRG Amor Fragonia Crystal Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Fragonia Crystal Floral Water

Botanical Name   Adonis fragonis Country of Origin   Australia Method of Extraction   Steam distillation Plant Part used   Leaves & Twigs A...
9998 CIY.H2O.GER Amor Geranium Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Geranium Floral Water

Botanical Name: Pelargoneum graveolens Country of Origin:   France Description: Imported internationally, these waters are extremely versatile. ...
9988 CIY.H2O.LAV Amor Lavender Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Lavender Floral Water

Botanical Name: Lavendula officinalis Country of Origin:   France Description: These waters are extremely versatile.  They can be used in the...
9973 CIY.H2O.ROSC Amor Rose Croatian Floral Water 0 $1.48

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Rose Croatian Floral Water

  Botanical Name: Rosa centifolia Country of Origin:   Croatia Description: These waters are extremely versatile.  They can be used in the...
0 CIY.H20.Witchhazel Create It Yourself Witch-hazel Hamamelis virginiana 0 $1.58

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Witch-hazel Hamamelis virginiana

Witch-hazel bark and leaves have astringent properties; the extract, also referred to as Witch-hazel (astringent), is used medicinally and...
6 ACC.TeaPot Infuser Teapot 0.5 $7.50

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Infuser Teapot

This dinky little infuser teapot is ideal to steep your herbal teas in, or to infuse flowers and herbs to make floral waters for your skincare...