Posted on October 15, 2009 - by napavalleybath

Napa Valley Organic Lavender Hydrosol

Hydrosols, also known as flower or floral waters, mists, and distillates are produced from the steam distillation of plant materials. Our Napa Valley organic hydrosol is a product of our distillation of the Napa Valley organic lavender. Most refer to hydrosols as a by-product of the distillation process. We view it as an equal partner to our Napa Valley organic lavender essential oil.

The hydrosol was distilled from the lavender varietal, Angustifolia, that is grown in the Western hillside of the Napa Valley. The lavender was harvested in July of 2009 and distilled immediately on the property. The organic lavender is distilled until the oil is gone…ensuring the highest quality of hydrosol is achieved.

This production is limited. Our yield this year was approximately 300 gallons in total.

Hydrosols have similar properties to the essential oil but are simply less concentrated. Because our organic hydrosol is truly steam distilled(not essential oil added to water), it contains all the beneficial components that the organic lavender has to offer. Our organic lavender hydrosol contains all of the essence of the lavender but in a milder form compared to the essential oil. This “weaker” solution makes them suitable for all different types of applications where the essential oil would be too strong. On average, a hydrosol contains less than 5% essential oil.

Our Napa Valley organic lavender hydrosol has an herby or grassy note which is indicative of it’s authentic and therapeutic properties. It can be used as a facial splash or mist, perfume, deodorant or air freshener. More uses in our blog, “learn to love hydrosols”.

We have simply packaged the organic hydrosol in 2 oz. and 8 oz. amber PET bottles. The amber color is to ensure maximum protection of the botanicals.

2 oz. Amber PET Bottle
Wholesale Price: $4.00
Suggested Retail: $8.00
8 oz. Amber PET Bottle
Wholesale Price:  $8.00
Suggested Retail: $16.00