Why Cleanse With Hydrosols?

Conventional cleansers are surfactant-based (even “gentle” ones) these can:

• Disrupt lipid balance
• Alter corneocyte cohesion
• Increase TEWL immediately after use
• Rely on serums and creams to repair what cleansing removed.

This becomes increasingly problematic when:

• Ceramide synthesis declines
• Sebum composition changes
• Recovery time slows

What hydrosol cleansing does instead:

• Clean by solubilising surface debris, not stripping lipids

• Works within skin-compatible pH ranges

• Supports acid mantle recovery

• Does not require perfume 

The six hydrosols:

Clean without disruption and calm skin.

Click names for details and to order.

Details on distilling

Rose

Rose: (Rosa gallica / Rosa chinensis)

For skin that flushes, tightens or feels “over-cleansed”

How it helps:

• Supports the acid mantle at skin-compatible pH
• Calms inflammation and reduces post-cleansing redness
• Softens the sensation of tightness without residue

Delivering: Skin that feels settled, not scrubbed.

Lavender

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

For skin that reacts to stress, hormones or  cleansing

How it helps:

• Calms sensory nerves during cleansing
• Gently supports microbial balance 
• Reduces sting, itch and post-wash discomfort

Leaves skin feeling calm and clean, but not fragile

Borage and Yarrow.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) used combined with borage, for synergistic effect.

For skin that is red, reactive, congested or heat-prone.

How it helps:

• Helps regulate vascular reactivity
• Refines without stripping
• Reduces heat-related redness during cleansing

Borage (Borago officinalis)

For skin that feels fragile, dry or “thin”

• Soothes compromised or over-cleansed skin
• Supports barrier comfort during washing
• Reduces tightness and post-cleansing discomfort

Chamomile

 Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

For skin that stings, itches or feels uncomfortable.

How it helps:

• Calms irritation and sensory discomfort
• Supports acid mantle recovery
• Particularly suited to sensitive, post-treatment or menopausal skin.

   It gives relief from discomfort during and after cleansing.

Calendula

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

For skin recovering, in need of soothing.

How it helps:

• Supports skin repair and recovery
• Suits most skin-types.Soothes micro-irritation
• Ideal for skin that has been over-treated or stressed.

Honeysuckle

 

Honeysuckle (woodbine) - pH5-5.6 

For irritated and sun-damaged skin.

How it helps:

• Very soothing for skin irritation, including eczema and psoriasis.

• It contains EGCG, which can help improve UV damage.

• For blemishes and inflamed skin, with natural antibacterial, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.