Kawakawa hydrosol, NZ, spray free
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Hydrosols
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Hydrosols
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INCI |
Macropiper excelsum distillate |
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Certification |
Conventional |
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Appearance |
Clear to cloudy liquid with characteristic odour |
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Extraction method |
Steam distillation |
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Preserved |
No |
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Origin |
New Zealand |
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Usage rate |
Up to 100% |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
Preservative free.
Kawakawa hydrosol is steam distilled from leaves and terminal branches of the native Aotearoa New Zealand Kawakawa plant (Macropiper excelsum). The raw material is sourced from regenerating bush on the slopes surrounding the Whangaroa Harbour.
Kawakawa hydrosol is known for its skin-friendly properties, including its gentle toning effect, which can help to balance the skin's pH levels without causing irritation. Its natural soothing characteristics can help to calm skin, making it suitable for sensitive skin types.
The hydrosol provides hydration and refreshment to the skin and contains antioxidants that may contribute to maintaining skin vitality.
Known for its mild astringent properties, kawakawa hydrosol could aid in promoting skin health and reducing redness, making it versatile for various skincare applications.
About hydrosols
Hydrosols are the pure co-product of the steam distillation of plant material. When plants are steam distilled to produce essential oils, some valuable compounds of the plant, that are not found in the essential oil, become dissolved in the distillation water.
This condensed fragrant steam is known as hydrosols or aromatic waters. It contains some drops of the essential oil as well as water soluble plant properties which is non-irritating for sensitive skin. The micro drops of essential oil provide the scent. The plant components give the hydrosols their herbal therapy properties. Hydrosols are gentle yet powerful therapeutic agents in their own right
Hydrosols can be used in skin care products, replacing some or all of the water portion. Also used as room sprays, to freshen linen, etc.
Hydrosols can be used as a toner for all skin types as it is impregnated with water-soluble (hydrophilic) compounds that are not present in essential oils. Soothing, inflammation-reducing carboxylic acids are found almost exclusively in hydrosols.
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