Hydrosols are gentle, natural products that are ideal for daily personal home use, or as ingredients in natural product formulations.
They are composed mainly of pure filtered water with hydrophilic & hydrophobic compounds.
Aromatic compounds are also called Hydrophilic compounds -
they include polyphenols, acids, phenols, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, and oxides.
Essential Oil compounds are also called Hydrophobic compounds -
they include monoterpenes, terpenic esters and sesquiterpenes. This element usually makes up between 0.05%-0.5% of the Hydrosol.
Botanical Name of Hydrosol -
Frankincense - Boswellia carterii.
Aroma Description -
A mild & gently sweet, warm and woody aroma with light undertones of lemon and pine.
Traditional uses for Frankincense Hydrosol include -
Frankincense is a relaxing and calming Hydrosol.
It can be used in skin care preparations as it is strongly antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory in its effect.
It can soothe irritated and inflamed skin, and helps improve skin tone
It is also rich in anti-oxidants and is added to preparations for acne, skin breakouts and it helps to sooth skin irritations.
It can be used to nourish mature, parched and sun-damaged skins.
Frankincense Hydrosol hydrates and tones the skin.
It can be applied to the skin after cleansing as an aromatic toner, or it can be put into a misting bottle and can be sprayed over the face (eyes closed!) and/or body to give a revitalizing lift on a warm day.
Mantra Aromatherapy's Frankincense Hydrosol is -
A pure product that has not been blended/adulterated or diluted in any way.
It is a Vegan product that is cruelty free.
Is presented for retail in a pharmaceutical grade brown glass bottle - 10ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes.
and a white opaque plastic bottle for 250ml and 500ml sizes.
Each product purchased is freshly decanted from verified stock in the Uk in Wales.
Mantra Aromatherapy's Frankincense Hydrosol is a Therapeutic Grade product and can be used as part of a Holistic skin care treatment or to make natural product formulations.
Product Safety -
Always store Hydrosols in an upright position with the cap firmly secured in place.
To maximise the shelf life of any Hydrosol it should be stored out of direct sunlight, in a cool, dry environment. - A fridge is ideal.
Hydrosols, if stored correctly, can last once opened between 6 months to 1 year.
Dispose of opened products if they become overly cloudy, (some hydrosols are a little cloudy even when completely fresh), if the aroma changes suddenly or if particles can be seen in the liquid or floating on top of the liquid. This indicates that the items shelf life has been exceeded and a fresh replacement product is required.
Hydrosols should never be -
taken internally,
never be put in or near the eyes nor put on areas of damaged or inflamed skin.
they should be stored away from children and used with caution around babies, small children and pets.
care and Medical advice should be taken before using Hydrosols if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you have a medical condition.
Always patch test before using any new Hydrosol.
Please note - important information -
Disclaimer for Mantra Aromatherapy's Hydrosols -
The section on the Traditional Uses of Hydrosols is just that - what each Hydrosol has been used for Traditionally by generations of users.
Mantra Aromatherapy are not making any medical claims for the uses of any of the Hydrosols we sell.
Hydrosols should not be used to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition and they should not be used to substitute mainstream medical treatments.
We reflect only what has been written about the reputed traditional uses of each Hydrosol and/or its associated base plant material to help guide you to a starting point for your own personal requirements, enjoyment and research.