Rose Hydrosol
Rose Hydrosol
Rose Hydrosol (Rosa damascena)
Our Rose Hydrosol is the fragrant water collected when damask rose (Rosa damascena) is steam distilled. It is a clear, watery liquid with a soft floral rose scent, much lighter than rose essential oil.
Makers use it as a facial toner and mist, as a body and linen spray, in face masks, and in place of some of the water in creams, lotions and serums. It is sold in spritzer bottles for ready use and in refill packs for makers.
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Rosa damascena Plant hydrosol |
Soft, floral rose Aroma |
Up to 100% Typical use level |
100 ml to 500 ml Spritzer and refill packs |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Not for consumption, keep out of reach of children and keep away from the eyes. Patch test before first use. Water-based, so it can spoil: keep it clean and sealed. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Rose Hydrosol |
| INCI | Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water |
| Botanical name | Rosa damascena |
| Type | Plant hydrosol (floral or plant water) |
| Source | Steam distillation of the plant material |
| Appearance | Clear, watery liquid |
| Odour | Soft, floral, characteristic of rose |
| Preservative | Not stated. Treat it as unpreserved and preserve your finished products |
| Solubility | Water soluble; mixes with water, glycerine and other hydrosols |
| Typical use level | Up to 100% as a toner or mist. In water-phase products, commonly 10–100% |
| pH | Not stated |
| Suitable for | Toners, facial and body mists, room and linen sprays, masks, and the water phase of creams, lotions and gels |
| Not suitable for | Internal use. Not for use in the eyes or on broken skin |
| Pack sizes | 100 ml, 200 ml, 500 ml |
| Storage | Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep the lid on |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker’s responsibility |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Facial toner or mist | Spritz on clean skin or apply with a cotton pad. Patch test first |
| Body and room spray | Use as a light scented mist for the body, linen or a room |
| Replace water in recipes | Use in place of some or all of the water in lotions, creams, gels and serums |
| Face masks | Mix with a clay to a paste for a simple DIY mask |
| Hair care | Use in leave-in mists and rinses, or in hair care recipes |
| Body splash | A light floral body mist that suits warm days |
How to Make a Simple Hydrosol Toner
- Gather. 100 ml rose hydrosol, 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine (optional), and a clean spray bottle (plastic, glass or aluminium bottles).
- Mix. Pour the hydrosol into a clean jug or the bottle and stir in the glycerine if you are using it.
- Preserve. Add a suitable preservative such as Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol to your finished toner at the recommended rate.
- Bottle. Pour into a clean, dry spray bottle and label it with the date.
- Use. Spritz onto a cotton pad or onto clean skin, avoiding the eyes.
Tip: Make small batches and use clean, dry bottles. Store your finished toner in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
Usage Starting Points ▼
These are common starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Toner or mist | Up to 100% | Spritz or apply with a cotton pad. |
| Clay mask | Enough to make a paste | Mix a little at a time into the clay. |
| Lotion or cream water phase | 10–100% of the water | Preserve and test the finished product. |
| Room or linen spray | 25–100% (with a little glycerine or polysorbate if scenting) | Shake before use. |
Preserve everything you make with a hydrosol. Water-based products can grow bacteria and mould.
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Product turns cloudy or smells off | Bacteria or mould growth | Discard it. Use clean tools and bottles, make small batches and preserve finished products. |
| Scented spray separates | Essential oil will not mix with water | Disperse it with polysorbate 20 first, or leave the oil out. |
| Mask dries too fast | Not enough liquid, or too long on the skin | Add a little more hydrosol or a touch of vegetable glycerine and rinse off before it fully dries. |
| Lotion feels thin | Water-phase ingredients thin the mix | Add a thickener such as xanthan gum, or use less hydrosol. |
Safety & Handling ▼
This product is for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Do a patch test before first use and stop using it if irritation occurs. Avoid use on broken or irritated skin. Treat it as unpreserved: it is water-based and can spoil, so keep it clean and sealed and discard it if it changes in smell or appearance.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is a hydrosol?
A hydrosol (also called a floral water or hydrolat) is the water that is collected when plant material is steam distilled. It carries the water-soluble parts of the plant and has a light scent.
Is it preserved?
We do not state a preservative for this hydrosol, so treat it as unpreserved. Water-based products can grow bacteria and mould, so add a suitable preservative to anything you make and keep batches small.
Can I use it straight on the skin?
Many people use hydrosols neat as a toner or mist. Patch test first and avoid the eyes.
How strong is the scent?
Light. A hydrosol is much gentler than an essential oil.
Can I use it instead of water in recipes?
Yes. Swap it for some or all of the water in your recipe, and preserve the finished product.
How should I store it?
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the lid on.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 ml |
|---|---|---|
| 100 ml Spritzer | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 200 ml Refill | $18.00 | $9.00 |
| 500 ml Refill | $45.00 | $9.00 |
Pairs Well With
Pair it with lavender hydrosol, chamomile hydrosol or manuka hydrosol, blend it with witch hazel, vegetable glycerine and aloe vera gel for toners and mists, and mix it with kaolin clay or bentonite clay for a simple face mask. Add allantoin or xanthan gum to lotions and gels, and scent with lavender essential oil dispersed in polysorbate 20. Preserve finished water-based products with Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol, and look at our plastic, glass or aluminium bottles for spray bottles. Browse all hydrosols. |
 Product Documents
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Rose Hydrosol (Rosa damascena)
Our Rose Hydrosol is the fragrant water collected when damask rose (Rosa damascena) is steam distilled. It is a clear, watery liquid with a soft floral rose scent, much lighter than rose essential oil.
Makers use it as a facial toner and mist, as a body and linen spray, in face masks, and in place of some of the water in creams, lotions and serums. It is sold in spritzer bottles for ready use and in refill packs for makers.
|
Rosa damascena Plant hydrosol |
Soft, floral rose Aroma |
Up to 100% Typical use level |
100 ml to 500 ml Spritzer and refill packs |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Not for consumption, keep out of reach of children and keep away from the eyes. Patch test before first use. Water-based, so it can spoil: keep it clean and sealed. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Rose Hydrosol |
| INCI | Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water |
| Botanical name | Rosa damascena |
| Type | Plant hydrosol (floral or plant water) |
| Source | Steam distillation of the plant material |
| Appearance | Clear, watery liquid |
| Odour | Soft, floral, characteristic of rose |
| Preservative | Not stated. Treat it as unpreserved and preserve your finished products |
| Solubility | Water soluble; mixes with water, glycerine and other hydrosols |
| Typical use level | Up to 100% as a toner or mist. In water-phase products, commonly 10–100% |
| pH | Not stated |
| Suitable for | Toners, facial and body mists, room and linen sprays, masks, and the water phase of creams, lotions and gels |
| Not suitable for | Internal use. Not for use in the eyes or on broken skin |
| Pack sizes | 100 ml, 200 ml, 500 ml |
| Storage | Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep the lid on |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker’s responsibility |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Facial toner or mist | Spritz on clean skin or apply with a cotton pad. Patch test first |
| Body and room spray | Use as a light scented mist for the body, linen or a room |
| Replace water in recipes | Use in place of some or all of the water in lotions, creams, gels and serums |
| Face masks | Mix with a clay to a paste for a simple DIY mask |
| Hair care | Use in leave-in mists and rinses, or in hair care recipes |
| Body splash | A light floral body mist that suits warm days |
How to Make a Simple Hydrosol Toner
- Gather. 100 ml rose hydrosol, 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine (optional), and a clean spray bottle (plastic, glass or aluminium bottles).
- Mix. Pour the hydrosol into a clean jug or the bottle and stir in the glycerine if you are using it.
- Preserve. Add a suitable preservative such as Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol to your finished toner at the recommended rate.
- Bottle. Pour into a clean, dry spray bottle and label it with the date.
- Use. Spritz onto a cotton pad or onto clean skin, avoiding the eyes.
Tip: Make small batches and use clean, dry bottles. Store your finished toner in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
Usage Starting Points ▼
These are common starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Toner or mist | Up to 100% | Spritz or apply with a cotton pad. |
| Clay mask | Enough to make a paste | Mix a little at a time into the clay. |
| Lotion or cream water phase | 10–100% of the water | Preserve and test the finished product. |
| Room or linen spray | 25–100% (with a little glycerine or polysorbate if scenting) | Shake before use. |
Preserve everything you make with a hydrosol. Water-based products can grow bacteria and mould.
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Product turns cloudy or smells off | Bacteria or mould growth | Discard it. Use clean tools and bottles, make small batches and preserve finished products. |
| Scented spray separates | Essential oil will not mix with water | Disperse it with polysorbate 20 first, or leave the oil out. |
| Mask dries too fast | Not enough liquid, or too long on the skin | Add a little more hydrosol or a touch of vegetable glycerine and rinse off before it fully dries. |
| Lotion feels thin | Water-phase ingredients thin the mix | Add a thickener such as xanthan gum, or use less hydrosol. |
Safety & Handling ▼
This product is for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Do a patch test before first use and stop using it if irritation occurs. Avoid use on broken or irritated skin. Treat it as unpreserved: it is water-based and can spoil, so keep it clean and sealed and discard it if it changes in smell or appearance.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is a hydrosol?
A hydrosol (also called a floral water or hydrolat) is the water that is collected when plant material is steam distilled. It carries the water-soluble parts of the plant and has a light scent.
Is it preserved?
We do not state a preservative for this hydrosol, so treat it as unpreserved. Water-based products can grow bacteria and mould, so add a suitable preservative to anything you make and keep batches small.
Can I use it straight on the skin?
Many people use hydrosols neat as a toner or mist. Patch test first and avoid the eyes.
How strong is the scent?
Light. A hydrosol is much gentler than an essential oil.
Can I use it instead of water in recipes?
Yes. Swap it for some or all of the water in your recipe, and preserve the finished product.
How should I store it?
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the lid on.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 ml |
|---|---|---|
| 100 ml Spritzer | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 200 ml Refill | $18.00 | $9.00 |
| 500 ml Refill | $45.00 | $9.00 |
Pairs Well With
Pair it with lavender hydrosol, chamomile hydrosol or manuka hydrosol, blend it with witch hazel, vegetable glycerine and aloe vera gel for toners and mists, and mix it with kaolin clay or bentonite clay for a simple face mask. Add allantoin or xanthan gum to lotions and gels, and scent with lavender essential oil dispersed in polysorbate 20. Preserve finished water-based products with Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol, and look at our plastic, glass or aluminium bottles for spray bottles. Browse all hydrosols. |
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