Why Hydrosols Are Important in Your Skincare Routine
In the skincare world, you likely come across many terms and ingredients that sound foreign. With the different types of acids, oils, and superfruits, it can be hard to determine what’s what as you shop. Hydrosols are becoming more and more popular these days, found in a variety of products like your hyaluronic acid toner or clay mask. But what are hydrosols, and are they really worth all of the hype? Here’s a brief overview. What Are Hydrosols? Put as simply as possible, hydrosols are essentially “plant water.” The process of creating hydrosols can be time consuming, but the results are worth it. Using a copper alembic still, water is steamed and passes through biomaterial like flowers or other plant material, then condensed and collected. This is the same way that essential oils are created, and hydrosols are essentially the water left after the producer skims the oils from the surface. Although this process takes a significant amount of time and work, distilling hydroso...