Hydrosols, also known as flower or floral waters, mists, and distillates are produced from the steam distillation of plant materials. Our Napa Valley organic hydrosol is a product of our distillation of the Napa Valley organic lavender. Most refer to hydrosols as a by-product of the distillation process. We view it as an equal partner to our Napa Valley organic lavender essential oil.
The hydrosol was distilled from the lavender varietal, Angustifolia, that is grown in the Western hillside of the Napa Valley. The lavender was harvested in July of 2009 and distilled immediately on the property. The organic lavender is distilled until the oil is gone...ensuring the highest quality of hydrosol is achieved.
This production is limited. Our yield this year was approximately 300 gallons in total.
Hydrosols have similar properties to the essential oil but are simply less concentrated. Because our organic hydrosol is truly steam distilled (not essential oil added to water), it contains all the beneficial components that the organic lavender has to offer. Our organic lavender hydrosol contains all of the essence of the lavender but in a milder form compared to the essential oil. This "weaker" solution makes them suitable for all different types of applications where the essential oil would be too strong. On average, a hydrosol contains less than 5% essential oil.
Our Napa Valley organic lavender hydrosol has an herby or grassy note which is indicative of it's authentic and therapeutic properties. It can be used as a facial splash or mist, perfume, deodorant or air freshener. More uses in our blog, "learn to love hydrosols".
We have simply packaged the organic hydrosol in 2 oz. and 8 oz. amber PET bottles. The amber colored glass is to ensure maximum protection of the botanicals.
The hydrosol was distilled from the lavender varietal, Angustifolia, that is grown in the Western hillside of the Napa Valley. The lavender was harvested in July of 2009 and distilled immediately on the property. The organic lavender is distilled until the oil is gone...ensuring the highest quality of hydrosol is achieved.
This production is limited. Our yield this year was approximately 300 gallons in total.
Hydrosols have similar properties to the essential oil but are simply less concentrated. Because our organic hydrosol is truly steam distilled (not essential oil added to water), it contains all the beneficial components that the organic lavender has to offer. Our organic lavender hydrosol contains all of the essence of the lavender but in a milder form compared to the essential oil. This "weaker" solution makes them suitable for all different types of applications where the essential oil would be too strong. On average, a hydrosol contains less than 5% essential oil.
Our Napa Valley organic lavender hydrosol has an herby or grassy note which is indicative of it's authentic and therapeutic properties. It can be used as a facial splash or mist, perfume, deodorant or air freshener. More uses in our blog, "learn to love hydrosols".
We have simply packaged the organic hydrosol in 2 oz. and 8 oz. amber PET bottles. The amber colored glass is to ensure maximum protection of the botanicals.
100% Napa Valley Lavender Hydrosol
Not only does lavender hydrosol smell light and lovely, it’s a reliable work horse. Spray some on to…
- Soothe sunburn
- Cool heat rash
- Heal irritation
- Cleanse cuts and scrapes
- Tone skin: spray on skin after daily cleansing, it balances dryness/oiliness
- Counter itching from insect bites
- Reduce inflammation before and after hair removal
- Prevent ingrown hairs before shaving
- Create extra calm in the bath
- Freshen sheets naturally (say goodbye to chemical-laden fabric sprays)
- Relieve stress when used in a compress for shoulders, neck and forehead…or when simply inhaled from your pillow
- Revitalize with a spritz while traveling long distance
- Cure insomnia