Lavender Water (Lavandula angustifolia): Natural Lavender Hydrosol for Skin and Hair Care

Lavender Water, also known as Lavender Hydrosol or Lavender Floral Water, is a pure, naturally distilled product obtained from the steam distillation of Lavandula angustifolia flowers. Sourced from the lavender fields of Bulgaria, this gentle botanical water captures the soothing and therapeutic essence of lavender in its truest form. It is commonly used as a natural facial toner, hydrating mist, or skin-calming ingredient in lotions, creams, and hair care products.

Perfect for formulators seeking natural, eco-friendly ingredients, Lavender Water offers a refreshing floral aroma, gentle toning action, and light antimicrobial benefits, ideal for skincare, aromatherapy, and haircare formulations.

Key Features & Benefits

Soothing for Sensitive Skin: Lavender Hydrosol helps calm and refresh the skin, reducing redness and irritation. It’s perfect for after-sun care, facial toners, and calming mists.
Natural Lavender Aroma: Adds a soft, clean lavender scent to your formulations without the intensity of essential oils.
Hydrating & Balancing: Restores pH balance, hydrates dry skin, and gives a cooling, revitalized feel after application.
Hair & Scalp Benefits: Helps condition the hair, adds shine, and soothes the scalp when used in sprays or rinses.
Gentle Antimicrobial Support: Contains trace levels of linalool and linalyl acetate, naturally occurring compounds that offer light protection.
Sustainably Sourced: 100% plant-derived and distilled from pure Bulgarian lavender, free from synthetic fragrance or alcohol-based additives.

Ingredients

Common Name: Lavender Water
INCI Name: Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Water
CAS Number: 90063-37-9

Appearance & Properties

• Appearance: Clear, transparent liquid

• Color: Colorless

• Odor: Characteristic lavender floral scent

• pH: 6.1

• Relative Density: 0.993 g/cm³

• Refractive Index (20°C): 1.338

• Essential Oil Content: 0.078%

• Ethanol Content: 1.49%

• Solubility: Completely water-soluble

• Country of Origin: Bulgaria

Suggested Uses

• Natural facial toners and refreshing mists

• Creams and lotions for soothing skin

• Hair conditioners and leave-in sprays

• After-sun formulations and body sprays

• Room and linen mists for a natural floral scent

• Aromatherapy and DIY beauty recipes

Recommended Usage

Usage Rate: 10% to 100%, depending on formulation and desired aroma strength.
How to Use: Add to the water phase of your formulation. For best results, incorporate during the cool-down phase to preserve the natural lavender aroma.
Heat Stability: Avoid prolonged heating above 80°C (176°F).

Storage

Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Keep tightly closed to prevent contamination. When stored correctly at 15°C–20°C (59°F–68°F), Lavender Water maintains stability for up to 3 years from production.

Safety Guidelines

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not intended for ingestion.