A hydrolat (hydrosol) is the water that comes from the steam distillation of essential oils. The oil is removed, and is left is the hydrolat, often referred to a hydrosol* They are super gentle and easy to use directly on the skin. They also mix well with water for drinking or in a humidifier, and can be used sublingually.
Lavender skin, sun burn treatment and prevention, rosacea
wisdom of the earth essential oils
The suggested uses of the essential oils by Katie Shell, Essential Journeying, and Wisdom of the Earth are not to be construed as the AMA or FDA prescriptions or recommendations.
*hydrosol may contain preservatives, or be a mix of oil and water, they often don't, but that is why our farmers has us to use the term "hydrolat"