Why does your face become drier the more you use hydrosol? The correct way to use hydrosol

Hydrosol is also known as water essential oil. In recent years, there have been mixed reviews about hydrosol. Some people buy it as toner or facial mask because of its natural and non-irritating properties, while others complain that it has no effect after using it. So, does this product, hydrosol, have any effect on the skin?

Generally, if you use too little hydrosol, your face will become dry and you will need to use moisturizing lotion and cream. Use lotion with more oily ingredients to lock moisture in the inner layer of the skin so that the skin will not dry out. The shelf life of hydrosol is generally three months.

Hydrosol is the precipitate that appears in the process of extracting essential oils. These precipitates are distillates with relatively pure ingredients. They can generally be used as toners, which can play a good moisturizing role. They can also be used to blend rose masks to make the face smoother and more delicate.

Hydrosol contains trace amounts of essential oil ingredients, but it cannot be used alone. If you do not use moisturizing skin care products afterwards, your face will become very dry. When using hydrosol, you should use a larger amount. You can pour the hydrosol on a cotton pad, and then place the soaked cotton pad on your face. Generally, the wet compress time can be controlled within 5 minutes.

1. Wet compress

Although you cannot use hydrosol to replace toner to achieve the moisturizing effect, it is still good for calming and anti-inflammatory effects when used for wet compresses, because most hydrosols contain certain anti-inflammatory and calming ingredients.

But it should be noted that whether it is a full face wet compress or a partial wet compress, it is not recommended to apply it every day. Because using pure dew wet compress is the same as applying a mask. If you use it too frequently, it is easy to cause a "hydration reaction" on the skin, and the skin will only get worse.

2. Used to blend mud mask

Compared with tap water or purified water, it is better to use hydrosol to mix mud mask. Hydrosol itself contains a variety of natural beneficial ingredients, and it smells pleasant. Using hydrosol to mix, the boring process of applying mud mask becomes very relaxing.

It should also be noted that applying mud mask will make your face drier. You can add a few drops of essential oil when mixing the mask. This will not make the mud mask too dry and will also help to care for your skin. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

3. Drink

Drinking hydrosol can be considered an advanced use of hydrosol. In addition to skin care, it also has a certain body conditioning effect. It should be noted that not all hydrosols can be used for drinking. You must choose hydrosols that have obtained organic certification. The more organic certifications it obtains, the more guaranteed its quality is.

It is not recommended to drink hydrosol directly. The simpler way is to add water to drink. Generally, 5 drops of hydrosol can be added to 200ml of drinking water. It can also be added to beverages or desserts, such as milk, to help sleep and soothe the mind. Spraying it on cakes and desserts can also add a different flavor.

It is best not to take hydrosols too frequently. It is best to take one week off after taking one week. Although hydrosols are very mild, if you are worried about allergies, it is best to do an allergy test before taking them orally.

The ingredients of hydrosol are relatively simple. Generally, hydrosol needs to be used up within three months after opening. It is better to use more rather than less. If the amount used is too little, it will not have a moisturizing effect on the face. The hydrosol will be affected by bacteria after opening the bottle. If it is in summer, the hydrosol that has not been used up for more than three months will have a sour smell, and white flocs will float on the upper layer.

Hydrosol is distilled water extracted from all plant ingredients. This distilled water becomes hydrosol when it is put into a bottle. No other ingredients are added to the hydrosol. It is the hydrosol itself after basic disinfection and sterilization. Toner, on the other hand, is a lotion with different effects that has been added through multiple sets of different formulas, and contains many moisturizers or preservatives.

Hydrosol and toner are two types of toners produced in different ways. Although both belong to the category of toners, the production processes of the two products are actually completely different. Different toners have different formula ingredients. For example, some toners have whitening effects, while some toners focus more on moisturizing and anti-oxidation. Because there are many added ingredients in toners, some will add some preservatives, while toners with strong fragrances will add a variety of spices or flavors. Some toners will also add a variety of nutritional elements to make the toners have various effects.

Hydrosol is pure plant distilled water, which is very pure and safe. It contains almost no other additives, not even some basic moisturizers, so it is more gentle and has a wider range of applications than toner. However, since hydrosol has no additives, its moisturizing function is weaker, but it is more suitable for people with sensitive skin.