Best Flower Waters (Hydrosols) For Rosacea & Sensitive Skin

I’m in love with hydrosols (flower waters) and their benefits for rosacea and sensitive skin.

Also called hydrosols, floral or flower waters have multiple uses and can be beautifully incorporated into your skincare ritual.

Hydrosols are produced by the steam distillation of aromatic plants; the steam extracts the aromatic molecules from the plant while retaining the aroma and therapeutic properties of the plant. They’re also gentler than essential oils, which makes them safe to use on sensitive, rosacea-prone skin.

Benefits Of Hydrosols For Rosacea

Hydrosols have remarkable cosmetic and therapeutic properties. They can tone, tighten pores, promote healing, soothe and freshen – but above all, they are wonderful for hydrating and balancing the PH of the skin which is crucial with rosacea and compromised skin barrier.

I wrote an entire article on rosacea and compromised skin barrier, you can read it here healrosaceanaturally.com/how-to-heal-a-compromised-skin-barrier.

Choosing the right hydrosol for your skin

It’s important to do a bit of research before purchasing a hydrosol, as you’ll want to make sure you’re using the right combination of flowers for your skin. My advice is to always look beyond the hype of a “cult” product. There’s nothing worse than investing in an expensive product and once you get home, your skin reacts badly to it. If you’re working with a trusted aesthetician, ask for her recommendation according to your skin’s needs and keep in mind that your skin will need different care through the seasons.

Always read the ingredients on the label! You’ll want your hydrosol to be pure, organic and formulated for rosacea and sensitive skin.

Best Flower Waters (Hydrosols) For Rosacea & Sensitive Skin

Organic Rose Hydrosol For Rosacea

Another favorite is Rose (Rosa damascena), which has anti-inflammatory properties and works great to soothe irritation or itch. It’s also beautifully hydrating, and it smells divine!

Got reactive skin? Think ROSE.

Quick note: Extracting the essence of rose is extremely pricy, so most hydrosols will use Geranium rose.

The main ingredient in my pure, Soothing Flower Water is organic Rose hydrosol combined with Helichrysum , Melissa, and carrot seed oil.

Benefits of Organic Rose Hydrosol For Rosacea

• Refines pores
• Soothes and softens
• Restores hydration
• Brightens the complexion
• Promotes oil production equilibrium
• Prepares skin to receive nutrients

Benefits of Organic Wild Carrot Seed Hydrosol

As a hydrosol, organic Wild Carrot Seed delivers nourishing, hydrating, wrinkle-softening, skin-rejuvenating goodness. It calms inflammation, gently detoxifies, and works well with sensitive, rosacea skin.

Organic Wild Carrot Seed Hydrosol (Daucus carota) is excellent for all skin types but is especially recommended for sensitive skin, rosacea-prone and mature skin. Wild Carrot Seed Hydrosol is known to soothe eczema, psoriasis, and inflamed skin “conditions” such as rosacea.

Organic Helichrysum (Immortelle) Hydrosol

Helichrysum, also called Immortelle, is cosmetically and therapeutically unparalleled in its ability to support skin healing. Beautifying and restorative, Helichrysum is potent, safe, and exceptionally effective in reducing inflammation, blemishes and sun spots.

Very few medicinal plants can match Immortelle’s affinity and effectiveness in soothing inflamed skin. It excels at supporting supple skin health.

Helichrysum’s aroma is rich, herbaceous, and honey-like.

Organic Melissa Hydrosol (Lemon Balm)

Melissa or Lemon balm hydrosol is another ideal flower water for rosacea and aggravated skin barriers.

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and hydrating to sensitized skin.

As an herbal tea, Melissa is also well known to help stabilize mood by reducing anxiety and stress, calming anxious tummies and supporting digestion.

How to use hydrosols to soothe rosacea and sensitive skin

1. You can use a hydrosol as a toner or to replace cleansing your face when your skin feels tight and dry
2. Mist the Soothing Flower Water abundantly on your face several times a day to refresh your skin
3. Inhale deeply, the aroma is calming and rejuvenating!
4. You can also use a hydrosol to “set” your makeup
5. Put your Flower Water in the refrigerator during the summer months for a refreshing midday, soothing mist