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Hydrolats and pure floral waters, the gentler, water-based cousin of essential oils. They're distilled alongside essential oil production but carry a much lighter concentration, which is why they're often used differently, as a mist or a splash rather than a few drops.
This is a small, specific collection rather than a catch-all: check the individual product page for the plant it's distilled from and any supplied usage information before buying.
Hydrolats versus essential oils
A hydrolat is a by-product of steam-distilling plant material for essential oil, water that's passed through the plant and carries a much lighter trace of its fragrance and properties. That makes it gentler to use directly, as a facial mist or linen spray, without the dilution steps an essential oil needs.
Because this is a small, specific category, always check which plant a bottle is distilled from and any supplied usage notes on the listing rather than assuming it behaves like the equivalent essential oil.
