Speaking of hydrosols: Re:Making essential oils

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HI Everyone:

 

 

 

This is not exactly the same topic, but I was wondering how much " hydrosol "

should be used in body lotion recipes? Half of the water? I just purchased some

very strong hydrosols and want to try them out. Or is it all just basically

personal preference, nose test, etc?

 

 

 

One more: I read that Neroli water is great for ROSACEA. I was wondering if my

brother in law can put this directly on his face for the redness, swelling and

pain? He is suffering right now and nothing seems to help. I also read that

German Chamomile is a good oil to use on this skin disorder, but is regular

chamomile ok or chamomile extract good to add to a face crème for him? I have

these two, but not the German.

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

On

Behalf Of essentialherbal

Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:27 AM

 

Re:Making essential oils

 

 

 

 

 

I guess the term " small batches " is relative.

My table-top glass still is 2 liters and is purely for hobby use.

Most botanicals produce a few drops (between a drop or two, up to 1/4 ounce

for mints) of oil per run, with the best part being the distillate or

hydrosol.

The oil is extra special for concoctions I make for personal use, but if it

is for production of soaps, lotions, etc., you really can't beat the

suppliers who make eo's available in quantity.

That's my experience, anyway.

 

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