hydrosol
Plant steam condensate
A hydrosol is the water-based product of steam distillation, typically from aromatic plants.
When essential oils are extracted, the hydrosol captures water-soluble plant compounds that the oil does not.
Rose hydrosol and lavender hydrosol are used in skincare and aromatherapy: She spritzed her face with rose hydrosol.
Less concentrated than essential oils, hydrosols offer gentler applications.
Condensed purified substance
- extractionAct of removing
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
rosemary · peppermint · calendula · thyme · eucalyptus · tea tree · rose petals · organic
Petal-infused aromatic liquid
- lavender waterPerfumed herbal solution
- orange blossomCitrus tree's white flower
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
aroma · essence · perfumery · spritz · misting · diffuser · aromatherapy · olfactory
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- facial mistAtomized skincare spritz
- spritzLight liquid burst
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- hydratingSupplying with fluid
soothing · refreshing · cleansing · rosewater · witch hazel · gentle · nourishing · rejuvenating
Pertaining to liquid solutions
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- water-solubleAble to dissolve in water
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
dilution · byproduct · condensate · trace elements · saturation · miscible · filtration · separation
Period before spoilage
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- microbialOf microscopic organisms
stability · sterile · contamination · storage · freshness · degradation · oxidation · spoilage
distillate
Condensed purified substance
- extractionAct of removing
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
chamomile · rosemary · peppermint · calendula · thyme · eucalyptus · tea tree · rose petals · organic · therapeutic
rosewater
Petal-infused aromatic liquid
- lavender waterPerfumed herbal solution
- orange blossomCitrus tree's white flower
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
scent · aroma · essence · perfumery · spritz · misting · diffuser · aromatherapy · olfactory · bouquet
toner
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- facial mistAtomized skincare spritz
- spritzLight liquid burst
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
hydrating · soothing · refreshing · cleansing · rosewater · witch hazel · gentle · nourishing · rejuvenating · antioxidant
aqueous
Pertaining to liquid solutions
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- water-solubleAble to dissolve in water
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
concentration · dilution · byproduct · condensate · trace elements · saturation · miscible · filtration · separation · essential oil
shelf-life
Period before spoilage
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
microbial · stability · sterile · contamination · storage · freshness · degradation · oxidation · spoilage · packaging
hydrosolessential oil
Concentrated aromatic plant extract
aromatic oil · carrier oil · oleoresin · absolute · concrete
solution, dissolve, dehydrate, dehydration, hydrant, hydrate, solvent, sol, hydrogen