Lavender Hydrosol

INCI name: Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water

A gentle, aromatic floral water widely used in soothing, balancing, and calming skin, scalp, and wellness formulations.

Steam-distilled water from Lavandula angustifolia flowers

Much milder than lavender essential oil

Appearance: Clear liquid with a soft floral–herbal aroma

Key actives

• Trace amounts of linalool & linalyl acetate
• Flavonoids & phenolic acids
• Natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity

Benefits

Skin

• Calms irritation, redness, and sensitivity
• Helps balance oily and combination skin
• Supports acne-prone skin gently
• Promotes skin comfort after sun exposure
• Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive

Hair & scalp

• Soothes itchy or inflamed scalp
• Light scalp-refreshing and deodorizing effect
• Useful in scalp tonics and hair mists

Wellness & body care

• Mild relaxing aroma
• Suitable for baby care (cosmetic-grade, preserved)

Typical usage rates:

• Facial toners & mists: 50–100%
• Serums & essences: 10–80%
• Creams & lotions (water phase): 10–40%
• After-sun & aftershave: 50–100%
• Scalp sprays: 30–100%

Formulation tips

• Use as a partial or full water replacement
• Best pH range: 4.5–6.0
• Always preserve
• Pairs well with panthenol, allantoin, aloe vera, niacinamide (≤5%), chamomile hydrosol

Example formulation:
– Simple calming facial mist example

• Lavender hydrosol: 80%
• Distilled water: 12%
• Glycerin: 3%
• Panthenol: 1%
• Allantoin: 0.3%
• Preservative (Liquid Germall Plus): 0.5%
• Adjust pH to 5.0–5.5