BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Lavender Flower Water
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
The fragrant water collected when lavender flowers are steam distilled, carrying a soft lavender scent, used as a gentle, skin-conditioning base for toners, mists and gels.
Source
Steam distillation of English lavender flowers
Used for
Toners and mists, all skin types
How it works
The fragrant water of lavender flowers.
Lavender flower water, also called a hydrosol or hydrolate, is made by steam distilling the flowers of English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. As the steam cools, the essential oil separates out, and the water left behind keeps a small share of the plant's water-loving aromatic compounds.
That is why it smells softly of lavender without the intensity of the essential oil, with linalool as its main aromatic compound.
In cosmetics its listed function is skin conditioning, and it is often used in place of plain water in toners, mists and gels.
That is why it smells softly of lavender without the intensity of the essential oil, with linalool as its main aromatic compound.
In cosmetics its listed function is skin conditioning, and it is often used in place of plain water in toners, mists and gels.
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A gentle, skin-conditioning base for toners, mists and gels
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Carries a soft, natural lavender scent
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A refreshing water base that suits all skin types
Questions
What is the difference between lavender water and lavender oil?
Both come from steam distilling lavender. The essential oil is the concentrated aromatic oil that separates out, while lavender flower water is the distilled water left behind, holding only the more water-soluble aromatic compounds, mainly linalool. (Garzoli et al., 2021; COSMILE Europe)
What does lavender flower water do for skin?
In cosmetics it is listed as a skin conditioning ingredient, helping to keep skin in good condition. It is usually used as part of a formula's water base, which makes it a natural fit for refreshing toners, mists and gels. (COSMILE Europe)
About the plant
English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, is a member of the mint family, native to southern Europe, including France, Spain and Italy. (USDA GRIN)
Lavender flower water is the steam distillate of its flowers, listed in cosmetics as a plant-origin skin conditioning ingredient. (COSMILE Europe)
Lavender flower water is the steam distillate of its flowers, listed in cosmetics as a plant-origin skin conditioning ingredient. (COSMILE Europe)
Good to know
Lavender flower water contains naturally occurring fragrance allergens, mainly linalool. If your skin is sensitive to fragrance, patch test a new product first.
The research
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe) cosmetic ingredient database: Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water (common lavender, English lavender; flowers; steam distillate; function: skin conditioning; origin: plant) (opens in a new tab)
- Garzoli S, Laghezza Masci V, Franceschi S, Tiezzi A, Giacomello P, Ovidi E. Headspace/GC-MS Analysis and Investigation of Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activity of Essential Oils and Hydrolates from Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lavandula angustifolia Miller. Foods. 2021;10(8):1768. PMID: 34441545. (opens in a new tab)
- Kunicka-Styczyńska A, Śmigielski K, Prusinowska R, Rajkowska K, Kuśmider B, Sikora M. Preservative activity of lavender hydrosols in moisturizing body gels. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 2015;60(1):27-32. PMID: 25353363. (opens in a new tab)
- USDA GRIN-Global Taxonomy (Agricultural Research Service). Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (lavender), family Lamiaceae, native to southern Europe (France, Spain, Italy, Andorra) (opens in a new tab)
