How to make hydrolat at home?

Hydrolate is now actively used by both cosmetologists and ordinary people. It is easy enough to buy in any store. But The highest quality product is obtained if you do it yourself.

The properties of the hydrosol are very similar to those of the essential oils of various plants. However, its concentration is several times less, so you can apply some water in its pure form. The the product is obtained as a result of the distillation of plants under the influence of water vapor. Water absorbs almost all the useful substances from the selected plant. In addition, it also includes essential oils that did not separate during precipitation. You can buy such a distiller in various stores. This is especially necessary if a person uses such water constantly.

Besides you can make fragrant water from any plant. If a person lives in a city, weekends can be devoted to a trip to nature and collecting such herbs. In addition, you can combine the collection of plants with a picnic in the fresh air.

Preparation of hydrolat is a fairly simple process. To begin with, the raw materials must be placed on a special grid placed over a pot of water, which is subsequently gradually heated.On top of this design, a cooling tank is installed into which the resulting condensate enters.

The steam passes through the plants on the net and absorbs the nutrients. In addition, there is a film of essential oil on the surface of the water. It is collected separately and poured into bottles prepared in advance. The remaining water is hydrosol.

A variety of plants are used to make hydrolat. Eit can be the well-known nettle, plantain or birch leaves, hawthorn or chamomile. In addition, you can make such water from both raw and dry raw materials. Before cooking, you need to clarify which plant is suitable for a particular skin type.

To make flower water for this type of skin, the following herbs can be used.

• Oak leaves. This is a natural antiseptic that will perfectly cope with problems such as enlarged pores, inflammatory processes on the face and even acne. A hydrolat made from oak leaves can be used in a variety of ways. For example, instead of tonic, toner or as a hair spray. With the help of such water, the amount of fatty secretions is significantly reduced.

• nettle leaves. The tool perfectly helps to cope with problems such as acne or pimples. It will be enough to add 2 teaspoons of vodka to 100 milliliters of nettle water.

• Mint leaves. By itself, this herb is used to normalize the functioning of the glands, in the fight against bacteria. Therefore, using mint hydrolate, a person will always be fragrant.

• Stems and leaves of parsley. With their help, you can easily eliminate puffiness, cure acne, and also get rid of germs. After applying parsley-based water, the hair will become shiny and lively again in a few steps.

• cornflower flowers. They help to cope not only with skin diseases, but also with hair problems that have arisen.

Not every herb can deal with such problems. However calendula and yarrow are the best for this.

• marigold flowers help to get rid of dry skin or just relieve inflammation.

• Fragrant water made from yarrow flowers, will help heal cracks, as well as moisturize the skin.

• Hydrolat from dill stalks Helps to whiten and moisturize the skin.

Many plants are suitable for more than just one skin type.

• birch leaves have many useful properties. They can even out skin tone, get rid of acne, and also eliminate dandruff.

• lavender flowers can moisturize the skin, as well as normalize metabolic processes. For this reason, lavender water is very popular among consumers.

• Chamomile flowers also have many useful properties. Chamomile hydrolat will help remove toxins, serve as a disinfectant, soften the skin, accelerate hair growth, and also enhance the regeneration of the epidermis.

Not only women, but also men are trying to cope with such a problem as wrinkles. Aromatic water from the following herbs will help to try to fight them.

• Vodichka from linden leaves and flowers makes the skin supple and smooth, and also improves its color.

• Rose petals help to cope with puffiness, dark circles around the eyes. This water tones the skin, smoothes wrinkles.

• Dog-rose fruit by their nature are considered anti-aging agent.

Hydrolat will help to cope with such a disease. from leaves and stems of hazelnut. In addition, many use it to combat varicose veins. To do this, the spray must be applied to the legs several times a day.

To make your own hydrolat at home, you will need the following items.

1. Aluminum colander or sieve. Do not use plastic products, as they can release harmful substances during the extraction of aromatic water.
2. Container with lid.
3. A small bowl made of a material that is not afraid of heat. It will be needed to collect ready-made hydrolat.
4. The second bowl, which is needed as a stand for a sieve.
5. Foil.

The process of making fragrant water at home with your own hands consists of several stages.

1. First of all, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the prepared raw materials, and then put it in a colander.In the very center of the sieve, you need to install a small bowl in which fragrant water will be collected.
2. Next, you need to draw water into the container, install a stand in the center and put a colander with cooked plants on it. However, care must be taken to ensure that water does not get into the collection bowl.
3. Then the whole structure must be covered with a lid, from which the handle must first be removed.
4. To create the tightness of this "structure", the edges of the container must be packed in foil. If there is a hole on the lid, either a toothpick or an ordinary match must be inserted into it.
5. The next stage is the installation of the structure on fire.
6. When the proper amount of water is collected in a bowl designed to collect hydrolat, the process can be considered complete.
7. Now the finished water must be filtered through cheesecloth, folded in several layers. Then, when the liquid has completely cooled, you can pour it into a bottle or spray bottle.

You can also prepare a hydrolat another way. It differs from the previous lightness and speed. However, the concentration of the resulting substance will be much lower. For the manufacture of the final product you will need:

• 200 grams of any herbs;
• 1 liter of pure water;
• double boiler.

When everything is prepared, it is necessary to pour water onto the bottom of the double boiler, and put the raw materials on the grid. After that, you need to cover the double boiler with a lid and put on a small fire. As soon as the water boils, the stove must be turned off. When the water in the steamer has completely cooled, it will contain some of the plant extracts.

In order for the resulting fragrant water to be able to retain its beneficial properties for as long as possible, it must be store correctly. Ready hydrosol must be poured into a dark container. Then it must be put in the refrigerator. Thus, the resulting products can be stored for 1 to 2 months. In order to slightly extend the period of storage of this fragrant water, it is necessary to freeze it. To do this, the liquid must be poured into small plastic bottles, after which they can be placed in the freezer. Such frozen products can be stored for about 12 months.

It is also worth noting that pouring ready-made fragrant water is best in bottles that have sprayers. In this case, it is possible to avoid getting bacteria into the container.

How to make hydrosol at home, see the following video.