Floral waters have been used for an array of purposes such as skin care, fragrance, and traditional medicine for thousands of years. The first floral waters are believed to have been distilled from the first clay still, found in Pakistan, dating as far back as 5,000 years ago. Floral waters continued to increase in popularity, and chemist Nicolas Lemery described more than 200 varieties in commerce by the 18th century. Floral Waters have also been an integral part of Ancient social, religious, and spiritual practices. In the eastern Mediterranean, Neroli Floral Water was used as a welcoming ritual before meals by washing the hands of honored guests. In Iran, Rose Water is considered a gentle wash in holy spaces, while in southern India, Rose Water is a part of a wedding ritual to bless the newly wedded couple at the end of the ceremony. Floral Waters were popular and commonly used up until the mid ‘700s. Then, with the introduction of Essential Oils around 1840, Floral Waters fell off the radar since the same equipment and distillation process are used to produce Essential Oils.
Damask Rose Hydrosol
保加利亚大马士革玫瑰纯露
Scientific Name: Rosa damascena
Origin: Bulgaria
Extract Sites: Flower
Extract Method: Distillation
Rose floral water is known to help maintain the skin’s pH balance and also controls excess oil. A 10th Century Persian alchemist named Avicenna is said to have been the man behind the refined Rose floral water closest to what is used today. He also helped make it a profitable trade between empires. The commodity soon spread to Egypt and Rome through trade. Beyond the perfume industry, the Romans used the water and Rose petals to scent their wine, as well as used it as a beauty product for their skin. Bulgarian Rosa Damascena Rose has been cultivated and well-known as the best oil-bearing Rose renowned worldwide for more than 330 years. The Damask Rose stems from the Middle East, and was first documented where modern day Iran now stands in the Ancient Persian Empire. While there are over 7,000 varieties of Roses worldwide, only few are known as oil-bearing Roses that can be used for the production of high quality Rose floral water. Bulgarian Rosa Damascena organically grown in “Rose Valley” in Bulgaria has the most health and beauty benefits because the mentioned valley has the most suitable climate and soil to cultivate these Roses; favourable temperatures, amount of sunlight, frequency of rain, presence of specific natural magnetic fields.
Corsica Helichrysum Hydrosol
法国科西嘉永久花纯露
Scientific Name: Helichrysum italicum
Origin: France
Extract Sites: Flower
Extract Method: Distillation
This helichrysum hydrosol from Corsica is bolder and stronger in aroma and taste. There is a greater semblance to Helichrysum essential oil. Helichrysum italicum Hydrosol, like the essential oil, has many, many uses. Also known as Immortelle or Everlasting. One of the most powerful anti-inflammatory hydrosols. Helichrysum italicum hydrosol is a strong anti-hematoma just as Helichrysum italicum essential oil. It is, however, not as analgesic as the oil. With warm and uplifting aromas, the Helichrysum italicum hydrosol is famous for its purifying, toning and revitalizing effects as well as its soothing and anti-inflammatory power. Promoting circulation, its use may also be beneficial in case of tired legs or for reducing dark circles or puffiness under the eyes. Cosmetic-wise, it helps cleanse, tone and renew the skin, as well as soothe possible irritations.
