How is it different from an Essential oil?
HOW DO YOU USE HYDROSOLS?
Why use a hydrosol rather than an Essential oil?
Did you know that Savitur is featuring both the Vetiver and Champa hydrosols for the month of MARCH?! How are these two aromas complementary to each other?
As plant matter is distilled via steam, the first fluid that forms is ‘plant water’.. The condensation from the steam created from heating the plant matter is cooled in a channeled tube and water, aka hydrosol, drips into the container used for capturing this ‘floral (plant) water’. As it forms, a small layer of oil builds on the top of the fluid. This oil is the concentrated components of the plant matter known as an Essential oil. For approximately every kilogram of hydrosol distilled, about 1 gram of oil forms. The hydrosol contains the intelligence of the plant matter but at a highly diluted concentration. This is perfect for spraying on the face or body and wonderful for those that are highly sensitive to aromas or for medical reasons. Essential oils are POTENT and caution should be used with children and elderly. Hydrosols are an amazing simple solution when in doubt of safety.
CHAMPA~ A fragrance of magnolia. So sweet and innocent. This uplifts any mood and serves beautifully as a towel/linen spray. Champa is a perfect replacement for Rose hydrosol as it’s nourishing to the skin and offers a decadent floral soft note. Use it when making face/body creams!
VETIVER~ Deep, grounding and woody. Much lighter in scent than the oil.. MUCH!
Vetiver is calming to irritated skin, be it aging and mature or highly oily; it’s very adaptogenic and a lovely go to any season. The aroma is quieting to the mind; great for overactive emotions or just before bedtime. Children enjoy the gentle hint of earthiness as it feels safe and soothing to the nervous system. Spray it with Champa and enjoy the opposite sensations of uplifting and grounding.
FUN USAGE HINTS:
Just before bed~ spray pillows with Vetiver and the comforter with Champa After washing face spray Vetiver directly on face, then add favorite moisturizer After showering and adding lotion/oil to body for moisturizer, spray body with Champa, get dressed and spray clothing one more time with Champa After styling hair spray a light amount of Champa or Vetiver to hair for ‘beachy’ look to locks After putting on PJ’s.. spray material with Vetiver (flannel or satin holds scent best!!) Spray yoga mat with a combination of Champa/Vetiver just before doing a class
Enjoy the many uses of hydrosols and know that you are safe and still getting medicinal value from the plants magic!
peace + love!
Somah Devi Ma
