How to choose the right hydrosol for different skin types

There are so many types of hydrosols on the market that novices will inevitably be overwhelmed when choosing. A bottle of high-quality hydrosol can actually be compared. Today, I will teach you how to choose a high-quality hydrosol that suits you.

First move

You will know whether the hydrosol is good or not by shaking it

Shake: If the bubbles do not disappear after shaking vigorously, it is fake because the solution contains artificial chemical additives such as chemical emulsifiers and surfactants. Although real rose water will also bubble when shaken, the bubbles are larger and will disappear and return to normal after standing for a while.

The second approach

You will know if the pure dew is real after you smell it

Smell: Open the bottle cap and smell the smell of alcohol, which is fake.

(Example: Pure rose water has a strong smell, but it is not a very fragrant smell. It is a more complex natural mixed smell. If the smell is very fragrant and very simple, it is most likely blended with essences.)

The third move

Whether the hydrosol is pure or not depends on its saturation

Saturation: 100% rose water is already saturated and no more essential oil can be added. Once added, oil and water will be separated immediately. If a small amount of essential oil (about 1 ml) is added to 1000 ml of water and shaken up and down vigorously, if the essential oil does not float up after 5 minutes, it can be judged that there is emulsified oil in it.

The fourth step

The pH value of the hydrosol can tell whether it is good or not

PH value: Water is neutral, the PH value of distilled water is 7, and hydrosol is acidic, and the PH value should not be greater than 5.4. If hydrosol is mixed with water, it will soon go bad, which is easy to distinguish. If it is mixed with distilled water, although it will not go bad for a while, the PH value will definitely change and will be significantly greater than 5.4. Therefore, using precision test paper can be used to identify the quality of hydrosol.

The fifth move

Good pure dew drink out

Good taste does not mean good quality! Taste: A good rose oil saturated dew is the first water, and the taste is a bit astringent and numb. The diluted pure dew generally does not have this feeling, especially after adding water, it only feels sweet.

The sixth move

The color of the hydrosol is very important

Color: Rose pure water is transparent and colorless. Some merchants dye it light pink. Don't buy it, it must be dyed. It may not contain any rose ingredients.

The seventh move

You will know whether the pure dew is good or not after using it

Feeling of use: Rose water is weakly acidic, has good affinity with the skin, has good penetration effect, and can make people feel happy. You can also try to do a water mask to see the effect immediately, the skin pores become smaller, and it feels a bit translucent. Diluted rose water and fake rose water will not give you this feeling.

Sensitive Skin

For sensitive skin, damaged skin needs to be calmed and must be very gentle (as for improving skin's anti-allergic ability, that is the work after the skin returns to normal, in order to reduce the allergy rate). Hydrosols that can be considered include lemon balm hydrosol, helichrysum hydrosol, chamomile hydrosol, cornflower hydrosol, and pine red plum hydrosol.

Dry skin

At this time, we must avoid overly astringent hydrosols and give the skin enough moisture. Hydrosols that can be considered include frankincense hydrosol, sandalwood hydrosol, blue lotus hydrosol, rose hydrosol, osmanthus hydrosol, etc. These hydrosols contain relatively high levels of vegetable glycerin (which will also be affected by different origins and batches), which have a very good moisturizing and water-locking effect on the skin.

Aging skin

Helichrysum hydrosol, sandalwood hydrosol, rose hydrosol, jasmine hydrosol, verbena ketone rosemary hydrosol, etc. are all very good hydrosols for improving skin aging. They contain trace amounts of diketone ingredients, ketone ingredients or alcohol ingredients, which can help boost the activity of elastic fibers in the dermis, improve wrinkles and slow down skin aging.

Oily skin

We must pay special attention to the reasons why the skin is oily, rather than just controlling oil. Hydrosols can not only replenish water, but also help balance the oil content of the skin, and can also improve inflammation of oily skin (most oily skin is accompanied by skin inflammation such as redness and acne). Hydrosols that we can consider using on oily skin include: lavender hydrosol, tea tree hydrosol, geranium hydrosol, gardenia hydrosol, etc.

The above mentioned hydrosols can be used alone or 2-3 varieties can be simply mixed in a 1:1 ratio. Here we recommend that first-time users who have allergy experience can start with a single variety if they want to try hydrosols. You can also mix hydrosols and purified water in a 1:1 ratio for skin care, which is also very good.

Hydrosol is made by mixing plants and essential oils directly. The harm of applying hydrosol on the face is that it may cause allergic reactions. Some friends will have allergic reactions within 24 hours of use, while others will only have them after multiple uses. Allergic people will have erythema or papules on their faces, and it will be abnormally itchy. For mild symptoms, oral medication will be enough. If spongiform edema or erosion occurs, seek medical attention in time, as it may cause disfigurement.

1. Hydrosol has the effect of repairing the skin, maintaining and moisturizing, and is mild in nature. It does not add any preservatives or fragrances. Many people like to use hydrosol on their face every day, which can quickly improve the skin. In fact, such intensive facial application is not good for the skin. Seven consecutive days is the maximum limit. Generally, it is enough to use it two or three times a week. Excessive use will not help lock in moisture, but will make the skin drier.

2. Different hydrosols have different acidic pH values, but their astringent effects on the skin are also different. The lower the pH value, the more likely it is that the skin will dry out when the hydrosol is applied to the face. If we use the wrong type of hydrosol to apply to the face, it may not have a nourishing effect, but will cause the skin to become drier and drier.

3. Hydrosols are very effective and there are many of them on the market. Some are completely natural and certified by authoritative organizations, while others are mixed with additives. Using these inferior hydrosols on your face may lead to the risk of disfigurement.