what is hydrosol (Ark) ? How Steam Distillation Works - SNAANA

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Hydrosol meaning as the name explains is a water solution that is prepared using plant material like stems, leaves, fruits and their peels, roots, bark, flower/petals, etc.

Making of Hydrosol
Making of Hydrosol is not a newly devised technique, It is an ancient practice called steam distillation (deg bhapka method). It is the same process that is used to extract essential oils. This environment-friendly practice produces pure hydrosols that are rich with water-soluble nutrients of the herb (Plant material).
This water solution called hydrosol was used in Food, Skincare, Medicine/Pharma, Religious rituals, and much more in earlier times.

But with different industrial revolutions, cheap and alcohol & paraffin-based fragrances and scented waters have made their way to each of these areas pushing the traditional distilleries to closure.

Hence, the true real hydrosol and essential oil have almost disappeared from the market.

And the natural market nowadays is majorly flourished with deceiving products with names like floral mist, flower water, plant water, herbal mist, herb water, botanical water, aromatic water, for example – rose water, lavender water, green tea, green apple, etc. It is quite common to see an expensive hydrosol adulterated with distilled water & synthetic/preservative.

The hydrosols can be used for different purposes, not just skincare.
Medicine – Hydrosols of herbs like Holy basil, ginger, marjoram, etc. are used as medicine to treat respiratory concerns like cold & cough. Herbs like peppermint, fennel, and carom are used to treat indigestion concerns. Hydrosols are potent and effectively work in the upkeep of body functioning without the need to look for allopathic medication.
Eye toner – Hydrosols like Rosewater as eye drops help tone the eyes, overcome fatigue. It is an eye tonic for all those who spend a long time in front of the screen. It can help clean the eyes & improve their health.
Supplement – Hydrosols are rich in water-soluble nutrients like the Vitamin B & C family. For example, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folacin, folic acid, and much more.
Skin toner/mist – Hydrosols when used as skin toner or mist can benefit the skin in multiple ways like – Relieve itch concerns, improve the hydration in skin pores, balance the skin pH, soothe inflammation, improve the skin texture and shrink the skin pores. Different hydrosols work for different skin types.
Aromatherapy – Hydrosols are gentle but effective versions of essential oils. Individuals usually connect better with hydrosols and feel calm & relaxed, especially those with sensitivity.
Food – Hydrosols of thyme, oregano, lemongrass, and many more culinary herbs are used in salads and soups for centuries. Rose or vetiver hydrosols are often used in shakes & smoothies to enhance the flavor & make it nutrient-rich. Sweet lime & peppermint are used in lemonade.

Many of these like Rose are often used in Indian desserts like kheer, jalebi as natural synthetic-free flavor. Conscious bakers use natural flavors in place of synthetics that are easily & inexpensively available in the market.
Religious rituals – Rose petals & water is used in religious rituals & ceremonies, as a welcome spray at all festive seasons and weddings across the world.

Hydrosols are much gentle as compared to essential oils. And hence most of them can be used without dilution.

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