Hydrated skin keeps dry skin and flaking at bay while also keeping skin looking youthful. One of the fastest and easiest ways to instantly hydrate your skin on-the-go, especially over makeup, is with a rose hydrosol or rose water mist. Both are popular choices in hydrating facial toners.

You will find that various brands of rose water hydration mist differ based on varying antioxidant rich botanical extracts, hydrating extras like glycerine and hyaluronic acid,  and choice of preservatives. 

Some hydrating facial mist toners can also be diluted with water and often contain heavy synthetic preservatives which can affect your skin if you are sensitive to irritations. 

The biggest and most important difference in hydration mists to look out for is the quality of the main ingredient—whether they contain rose hydrosol or rose water.

Some manufacturers use 'Rose Water' while others use 'Rose Hydrosol'. 

In this blog post we outline the difference between both to help you choose a higher quality natural rose hydration facial mist for calm and moisturise dry, irritated skin, without irritating fragrances, synthetic chemicals or fillers. 

What is the difference between Rose Water & Rose Hydrosol?

Rose Water is a cheaper ingredient than Rose Hydrosols and is simply water scented/distilled with essential oils - like infused water. 

Rose hydrosol is separately made without any rose essential oil being collected in that process - so all of the essential oil of rose otto remains in the rose hydrosol. 

The end result of the hydrosol is more likely to retain skin-beneficial minerals and all the potential aromatherapeutic benefits of Bulgarian rose otto essential oil.

Rose hydrosols generally contain rose otto essential oil content of between 0.08% to 0.12%. Just 5ml of pure rose otto essential oil retails for over $260!

What are the benefits of Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol on skin?

Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol has a luxurious aroma that smells light, floral and faintly sweet. It is known to soothe and calm sensitive, irritated skin due to its hydrating, anti-inflammatory, cooling and soothing properties. Rose Otto essential oil has been traditionally used in aromatherapy  help with mood elevations to calm and balance emotions.

What's so special about your Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol?

The rose hydrosol we use is our Bulgarian Rose Hydration Mist is "food grade" and USDA certified organic that is analysed and certified by National Laboratory "BulRose" (see: www.bulroselab.com which is the new European controlling body for Bulgarian Rose oil).

It is produced by one of the most famous and respected, family-run rose oil producers in Bulgaria's legendary Valley of the Roses. 

Their distillation process uses a stronger standard ratio petals to water of 1:1 which compares much higher quality than other rose oil suppliers with a general 1:4 standard ratio of petals to water. 

We have found their rose hydrosol is the most outstanding quality. 

Check out our best selling Rose Hydration Mist - a 3-in-1 hydration mist, toner and makeup setting spray all in one bottle to quickly hydrate skin on the go. 

Images of rose oil production via Enio Bonchev

FAQs

What does rose hydrosol do?

Rose hydrosol hydrates and soothes the skin, making it perfect for sensitive or irritated skin. It retains beneficial minerals and offers the aromatherapeutic properties of rose otto essential oil, helping to calm and balance emotions while providing anti-inflammatory and cooling effects.

What is the difference between rose water and rose hydrosol?

Rose water is simply water infused with essential oils, making it a more affordable option. In contrast, rose hydrosol is made without collecting the essential oil during distillation, ensuring it retains more skin-beneficial properties and the full essence of the rose otto essential oil. This makes rose hydrosol the higher-quality choice for skincare.

Last Updated 10th October 2024