Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis.
Rosemary hydrosol, also known as rosemary hydrolat, is a delightful herbaceous floral water derived from the steam distillation of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) leaves and blossoms. Rosemary hydrosol, a byproduct of essential oil extraction, contains beneficial chemicals similar to the oil itself. Additionally, it includes water-soluble chemicals that offer various skin benefits. Rosemary hydrosol's invigorating aroma, astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties make it ideal for oily and acne-prone skin. It can improve skin tone, regulate acne, protect against UV damage, and boost mental health.
Rosemary hydrosol, like its essential oil, contains terpenes such verbenone, a-terpineol, and eucalyptol (2). Terpenes have anti-inflammatory properties, inhibit microbial development, and improve nerve function. In addition, they are powerful antioxidants.
How Does it Work?
New investigations indicate that rosemary hydrosol has a polar volatile component (2). Hydrosol contains much of the same components as essential oils, but with differing charges. Some are water-soluble, whereas others are oil-soluble and dispersed in hydrosol as tiny molecules. Their unique polarity and smaller molecular size result in greater penetration power. Hydrosols can be more effective than essential oils in some situations.
Rosemary hydrosol, like its essential oil, contains terpenes such verbenone, a-terpineol, and eucalyptol (2). Terpenes have anti-inflammatory properties, inhibit microbial development, and improve nerve function. In addition, they are powerful antioxidants.
Rosemary hydrosol offers skin benefits.
1. Tone the Skin. Rosemary hydrosol is an effective astringent that tightens and protects the skin from toxins. Additionally, it can boost blood circulation and improve skin tone.
2. Manage acne Studies have shown that it is efficient against diseases such as salmonella and E. coli. Skin health benefits may include preventing bacterial overgrowth and reducing acne development.
3. Acts as a penetration enhancer Terpenes included in rosemary hydrosol can enhance the effectiveness of medicinal substances. Rosemary hydrosol contains terpenes that improve penetration, allowing active substances to reach deeper layers of the skin (4).
4. May reduce skin damage from UV radiation. Long-term sun exposure is a major cause of photoaging. Research suggests that water-soluble rosemary extract can reduce UV damage by modulating MMP-1 gene transcription, making it a possible treatment for skin photodamage (5).
5. Improve overall skin health. Rosemary hydrosol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that promote skin health. It can reduce inflammation, protect skin from oxidative damage, and delay ageing.
6. Reduce Anxiety. Rosemary hydrosols can ease nerves and alleviate anxiety, in addition to their skin advantages. Kenichi et al. (2016) revealed that rosemary hydrosol contains camphor and borneol, which may activate the central nervous system and reduce anxiety.
Important: Some people may be sensitive to hydrosols. We recommend testing a patch of this product on your skin before use.
Please note that all Urchidamas Resourcesproducts are intended for exterior use only, unless otherwise specified. Anyone who is pregnant or receiving medical attention shouldn't use this material as it is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
