Floral water is an important part of skin care. Also known as hydrolate or floral waters, it is a gentle product suitable for face, body and hair. Like essential oil, floral water is a concentrate of beneficial properties, but its effects are more delicate and can be safely used in its pure form.

• For face. Floral water can be applied to a cotton pad and the face cleansed with it as with a regular toner. It can also be sprayed directly on the skin. This is especially relevant in the summer heat, and during the heating season, when the skin suffers from dryness and needs refreshing.
• For hair. The hydrolate can be used as a useful hair strengthening spray You can add it to other beauty products, for example to a mask or conditioner. This will make them even more effective and useful. You can also use the floral water as a natural conditioner after washing your hair.
• For the eye area. Some floral waters can help relieve inflammation, puffiness, and dark circles under the eyes.

Types of floral waters according to skin type

Like any other beauty product, floral water is most effective if properly chosen according to skin type. This is the only way to get the maximum benefit from its use and therefore much more pleasure.

For normal skin

Normal skin is the least demanding, but that doesn't mean it requires less care. It is characterized by balanced sebum production, few to no imperfections and moderate sensitivity. To maintain the tone of normal skin, you need to hydrate it, make sure it's supple and brighten the complexion. For this skin type, floral waters are suitable to maintain the natural balance. Use rose, lavender, neroli and green tea hydrolats.

Recommended floral waters:

• Lavender: A versatile floral water suitable for all skin types. Soothes and balances.
• Neroli: Derived from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, this water tones and refreshes, maintaining skin elasticity.
• Rose: Hydrates and nourishes, leaving skin soft and radiant.

For Dry Skin

Dry skin needs more moisture than any other type. It easily loses elasticity, tends to feel rough, and is prone to irritation. This skin type benefits from floral waters with deep moisturizing and nourishing properties.

Hydrolates such as jasmine, calendula, chamomile, rose, and lavender will help prevent moisture loss and refresh dry skin all year round.

With the help of floral water, you can eliminate flakiness and say goodbye to discomfort for a long time.

Recommended floral waters:

• Rose: Extremely hydrating. Restores moisture and improves skin elasticity.

• Lavender: Deeply moisturizes and soothes irritation.

• Calendula: Known for its healing properties. Helps with dry, cracked skin and reduces inflammation.

For Oily and Problematic Skin

Problematic skin can be challenging to manage. Oily skin is characterized by excessive sebum production, leading to shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and acne. This skin type needs high-quality cleansing with floral waters that have astringent and balancing properties.

Hydrolates such as rosemary, chamomile, tea tree, mint, and lemon balm have powerful anti-inflammatory effects, relieve irritation and redness, and soothe itching and flaking. They also help restore the water and pH balance of oily skin and regulate sebum production with their tightening effect.

Recommended floral waters:

• Rose: A natural astringent that controls oiliness, tightens pores, and soothes.

• Tea Tree: With antibacterial properties, effective against acne and inflammation.

• Mint: Refreshes and balances the skin, reducing shine and controlling oil production.

For Combination Skin

Combination skin is characterized by dry areas on the cheeks and an oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). It requires floral water that balances without drying. The right hydrolate helps regulate sebum production.

Suitable floral waters for combination skin include sage, green tea, and neroli.

Recommended floral waters:

• Green Tea: A universal, balancing floral water that regulates sebum production.

• Sage: Balances oily zones without drying out dry areas.

• Neroli: Regulates sebum production and hydrates dry areas.

For Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin reacts easily to external irritants. It often shows redness, itching, and discomfort. This skin type needs a gentle, soothing floral water. Choose hydrolates that effectively calm irritation and redness, soothe, and nourish.

The best calming and restorative floral waters include jasmine, calendula, rose, yarrow, chamomile, and neroli. They also offer anti-inflammatory and cooling properties.

Recommended floral waters:

• Chamomile: Soothes irritation and reduces redness with its anti-inflammatory properties.

• Calendula: Calms and heals, ideal for sensitive and reactive skin.

• Yarrow: Especially suitable for sensitive skin, reduces inflammation and soothes irritation.

For Mature Skin

Mature skin shows signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity. This skin type needs floral water with regenerating and strengthening properties. Look for products that support cell metabolism, restore skin vitality, tighten, and improve elasticity.

Suitable floral waters include ginseng, lime, lemon balm, fir, rose, sage, green tea, and lavender.

Recommended floral waters:

• Rose: Rich in antioxidants, helps fight free radicals and stimulates cell renewal.

• Neroli: Regenerates, strengthens, and improves skin elasticity.

• Chamomile: With strong regenerating properties, improves tone and elasticity.

For Rosacea and Spider Veins

The right floral water helps smooth the vascular structure of the skin, reduce redness, tone blood vessels, prevent the appearance of new capillaries, and stimulate metabolic processes. Your skin will look healthier.

Suitable products include witch hazel, neroli, Roman chamomile, and rose.

For the Delicate Eye Area

Floral water can be used not only for the face, but also for the delicate skin around the eyes. It helps lighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, smooth fine lines, and increase skin elasticity, while reducing redness and inflammation.

Chamomile and rose floral waters are ideal for this area and can be used as compresses by applying a small amount to a cotton pad.

How to Use Floral Water

• As a toner: After cleansing, spray floral water or apply with a cotton pad.

• For refreshment: Spray on the skin throughout the day for a quick refresh.

• Before serum or cream: Moisten your skin with floral water before applying serums or creams to improve absorption.

• For face masks: Mix floral water with clay or other ingredients to make a homemade mask.

• After shaving or waxing: Use to soothe the skin and prevent irritation.

Tips for Choosing Floral Water

• Check the ingredients: Look for 100% pure floral waters without added preservatives or fragrances.

• Consider the packaging: Dark bottles protect floral water from light and extend its shelf life.

• Store properly: Keep floral water in a cool, dark place. For longer shelf life, store it in the refrigerator.

• Do a patch test: Before using a new floral water, test it on a small area of skin to check for allergic reactions.

Use these wonderful products every day, applying them to your face, body, and hair to keep them beautiful and healthy. And of course, enjoy the wonderful scents of the herbs and flowers that nature offers you.