Using all organic hydrosols, our Basil/Witch Hazel hydrosol blend combines the best of both worlds. Started as a hydrosol blend used in our skin care kits, our Basil and Witch Hazel mixture became popular and is now available in full sizes.
Aromatic and uplifting, basil hydrosol refreshes the skin and expertly hydrates. Basil helps with blemish control, as it is a natural antiseptic. As an astringent, this hydrosol refines the pores and helps to control sebum. Basil will energize your skin and help to start your day off right.
Unlike most witch hazel products sold or used in most other company's skin care products, ours is 100% witch hazel hydrosol. No preservatives or alcohol has been added to our hydrosol. Witch Hazel is a wonder hydrosol, and often used in a variety of skin care. As a gentle astringent, witch hazel hydrosol can be used as a toner to help keep sebum production under control and fight acne. Witch hazel is a naturally mild cleanser and antiseptic, which will keep skin clean and fight blemishes when applied. When the skin is irritated, witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory, and will help to reduce redness and swelling. Also great for itching, and can be used on rashes, bug bites or stings, and sunburn. Soothing and calming to skin, witch hazel is great for use on eczema and psoriasis. Great for any and all skin types, especially oily, aging, or acne prone skin.
Use as a refreshing spritz as desired, and during the hydration stages of your routine. May also be used on neck and body.This hydrosol may be used as a substitute for distilled water for formulations. Can be used in conjunction with creams and lotions and in dry or wet clay recipes. Can also be used mixed with water in a facial steam.
We do preserve our hydrosols with a minuscule amount of Optiphen.
Basil Leaf Hydrosol:
Botanical Name:Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) Organic: Yes Country of Origin: USA Process of Distillation: Steam distilled Solubility: Water soluble
Witch Hazel:
Botanical Name:Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) Organic: Yes Country of Origin: USA Process of Distillation: Steam distilled Solubility: Water soluble
Additional Information
Keep hydrosols refrigerated whenever possible.
If you are desiring non preserved hydrosols please contact us privately.
We can offer this on bulk amounts only.
We do not suggest any of our ingredients be used internally.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
