Bio-Zypressen-Hydrolat 250 ml

Botanical name: Cupressus sempervirens
Plant family: Cupressaceae
Plant part used: Fresh fruit-bearing branches
Origin: France
Raw material region: Occitanie, France
Preparation: Hydrosol obtained through distillation

🌿Traditional uses

Cypress has traditionally been associated with circulatory and venous wellbeing. The hydrosol is particularly suited to external routines for tired or heavy-feeling legs, visible redness, couperose and areas where a refreshing, toning effect is desired.

Essenciagua also places Cypress Hydrosol within respiratory wellness routines and describes its traditional use during the colder seasons.

For body care, its toning and gently draining character makes it particularly interesting for massage and skincare routines focusing on the appearance of cellulite.

Essenciagua specifically describes topical use for couperose and rosacea, varicose veins, cellulite and haemorrhoidal comfort, as well as respiratory use for cough.

• Astringent - tightens the tissues, reduces fluid loss
• Decongestant - used to relieve stuffy nose
• Diuretic - helps to increase the production of urine
• Stimulant - increases alertness of the mind, and boosts energy. Raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
• Tonic - refreshes, revitalizes and invigorates body functions
• Vasoconstrictor - a substance that narrows (constricts) blood vessels, which helps reduce blood flow to a specific area. Soothe conditions like varicose veins, hemorrhoids, or couperose
• Circulatory - help improve circulation, strengthen blood vessels, and promote better oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues

Facial toner: Apply to cleansed skin using a reusable cotton pad or mist directly over the face. Particularly suitable for skin prone to visible redness and couperose.

Heavy legs: Mist generously over the legs and gently massage upwards from the ankles towards the thighs. An excellent ritual after prolonged standing, sitting, travelling or during hot weather.

Cellulite body ritual: Apply to the desired areas and massage into the skin as part of a regular toning body-care routine.

Compress: Soak a clean compress with Cypress Hydrosol and apply locally where a cooling and refreshing application is desired.

Respiratory ritual: Cypress Hydrosol can be used for aromatic inhalation as part of a seasonal respiratory wellness routine.

Internal use: 1 tablespoon, approximately 15 ml, diluted in a glass of water, 2 to 3 times per day as a 3-week course.

• Blemished skin
• Oily skin

• Cellulite
• Red cheeks
• Rosacea
• Spider veins

• Hemorrhoids
• Poor circulation
• Varicose veins
• Vascular health, good blood circulation and flow

• Coughing

- Fresh botanical material
- Cypress sourced from Occitanie, France
- Distilled in France
- Distilled in Essenciagua's own stills
- Certified organic botanical material
- Artisan distillation

Pure Organic Quality, Sustainably Packaged

Essenciagua hydrosols are crafted exclusively from plants grown through 100% organic methods and distilled fresh to capture their full essence. This process ensures the plant's natural water is present in the hydrosol, preserving its true properties and supporting long-lasting, natural preservation.

To deliver the highest quality, each hydrosol is made with a 1:1 plant-to-hydrosol ratio. For example, 250 grams of fresh plants are distilled to produce a 250 ml bottle, guaranteeing a rich concentration of water-soluble active ingredients and aromatic molecules.

- AB France certified
- 100% Natural Artisanal Product
- Certified Organic
- Not tested on animals
- With guaranteed traceability
- No chemical additives
- Food Grade Hydrosol

100% organic Cypress Hydrosol obtained by distillation of fresh fruit-bearing branches of Cupressus sempervirens.

The evergreen cypress has been part of the Mediterranean landscape for thousands of years. Although its early geographical origins are associated with regions including northern Iran, Crete and Cyprus, Cupressus sempervirens became so closely connected with Mediterranean civilisation that its tall, narrow silhouette is now one of the defining features of landscapes from Greece and Italy to southern France and Spain.

The tree's relationship with people stretches back to antiquity. Cypress wood was particularly valued because of its durability and natural resistance to decay. It was used for doors, chests, furniture and important architectural structures, helping give the tree associations with longevity and permanence.

The cypress also developed a strong symbolic role in ancient Mediterranean cultures. Because it remains green throughout the year and can live for centuries, it became associated with eternity, remembrance and the passage between life and death. This helps explain why cypress trees have traditionally been planted around sacred places and cemeteries throughout southern Europe.

Its botanical name reflects this remarkable character. Sempervirens comes from Latin and means "evergreen" or literally "always green", an appropriate name for a tree that keeps its deep green foliage throughout the seasons.

Today, rows of cypress trees remain an unmistakable part of the Mediterranean landscape, while their aromatic branches continue to be distilled into essential oil and hydrosol.

🌿 What is Cypress Hydrosol?

Cypress Hydrosol is the aromatic water produced during the distillation of Cupressus sempervirens. It contains water-soluble aromatic constituents from the plant and offers a much softer aromatic experience than cypress essential oil.

🌿 What does Cypress Hydrosol smell like?

It has a fresh, green and woody aroma with lightly resinous notes. The scent evokes evergreen Mediterranean forests and is softer and more aqueous than cypress essential oil.

🌿 Is Cypress Hydrosol good for heavy legs?

Cypress is traditionally associated with circulation and venous comfort. The hydrosol makes an excellent refreshing mist for tired, heavy-feeling legs, particularly after standing or sitting for long periods, travelling or during hot weather.

🌿 How do I use Cypress Hydrosol for tired legs?

Mist generously over the legs and gently massage upwards from the ankles towards the thighs. It can be repeated as part of your daily body-care routine whenever your legs need refreshing.

🌿 Can Cypress Hydrosol be used for varicose veins?

Essenciagua specifically recommends Cypress Hydrosol for external use on areas affected by varicose veins and attributes this traditional application to its toning and vasoconstrictive properties.

🌿 Can I use Cypress Hydrosol on my face?

Yes. It can be misted directly onto cleansed skin or applied with a reusable cotton pad as a facial toner.

🌿 Is Cypress Hydrosol suitable for couperose and redness?

This is one of its particularly interesting skincare applications. Essenciagua recommends the hydrosol as a spray or compress for skin affected by couperose, rosacea and visible redness.

🌿 Can Cypress Hydrosol be used for cellulite?

Yes, it can be incorporated into a regular body massage routine. Essenciagua recommends applying the hydrosol to areas affected by cellulite and massaging the skin, highlighting its toning and draining properties.

🌿 Can Cypress Hydrosol be used for haemorrhoidal comfort?

Essenciagua describes Cypress Hydrosol as suitable for external compresses or sitz baths as part of a haemorrhoidal comfort routine.

🌿 Can Cypress Hydrosol be taken internally?

Yes. Essenciagua provides instructions for internal use of its Cypress Hydrosol. Their recommended course is 1 tablespoon, approximately 15 ml, diluted in a glass of water, 2 to 3 times daily for 3 weeks.

🌿 Is Cypress Hydrosol the same as Cypress Essential Oil?

No. Both originate from Cupressus sempervirens, but they are different aromatic preparations. Hydrosol is the aqueous distillate and has a considerably softer aromatic profile, while essential oil is the concentrated volatile fraction.

🌿 When is Cypress Hydrosol particularly useful to have at home?

It is especially useful during warm weather, after travelling, after long periods of standing or sitting, as part of a circulation-focused body ritual, for redness-prone skincare and during seasonal respiratory wellness routines.

Keep your hydrosol in the refrigerator.

Essenciagua prioritizes sustainability in packaging by using recyclable PET bottles, free from phthalates and bisphenols. These bottles are lightweight, shock-resistant, UV-protective, and impermeable to aromatic molecules, making them a more eco-conscious alternative to glass for transport and production.

The secure, non-unscrewable caps ensure the hydrosols remain unopened and perfectly preserved until use.

Shelf Life of an Open Hydrosol (Refrigerated)
Typical Duration: Once opened and kept in the refrigerator, a hydrosol will generally keep well for 6 to 12 months. Some delicate hydrosols may start to lose their freshness earlier, while more stable ones (like Rose or Lavender) often last toward the longer end.

Storage Conditions: Always store in the refrigerator, tightly closed, away from light and heat. Avoid touching the inside of the cap or bottle opening to prevent contamination.

How to Tell if It’s Spoiled
Olfactory Test: A fresh hydrosol should have a clean, pleasant plant aroma.

Signs of Spoilage:
- The aroma disappears or changes to sour, vinegary, or musty.

- Cloudiness, sediment, or visible growth (mold/bacteria).

- A sticky texture on the surface or inside the cap.

Practical Tip
Even if the hydrosol is technically within the safe shelf-life window, trust your senses, if it smells or looks “off,” it’s best not to use it on skin or internally. It can sometimes still be used for household cleaning purposes if only mildly altered in scent, but not for therapeutic or cosmetic use.

Haltbarkeit eines geöffneten Hydrosols (gekühlt)

• Typische Dauer: Einmal geöffnet und im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt, hält sich ein Hydrosol in der Regel gut für 6 bis 12 Monate. Einige empfindliche Hydrosole können früher an Frische verlieren, während stabilere (wie Rose oder Lavendel) oft länger halten.
  
• Lagerbedingungen: Immer im Kühlschrank aufbewahren, fest verschlossen, fern von Licht und Hitze. Vermeiden Sie es, die Innenseite des Verschlusses oder der Flaschenöffnung zu berühren, um Kontamination zu verhindern.
  

Wie man erkennt, ob es verdorben ist

• Geruchstest: Ein frisches Hydrosol sollte ein sauberes, angenehmes Pflanzenaroma haben.
  
• Anzeichen von Verderb:
  
  - Das Aroma verschwindet oder verändert sich zu sauer, essigartig oder muffig.
  
  - Trübung, Sediment oder sichtbares Wachstum (Schimmel/Bakterien).
  
  - Eine klebrige Textur auf der Oberfläche oder im Verschluss.
  
  

Praktischer Tipp

Auch wenn das Hydrosol technisch innerhalb des sicheren Haltbarkeitsfensters liegt, vertrauen Sie Ihren Sinnen. Wenn es "off" riecht oder aussieht, ist es am besten, es nicht auf der Haut oder innerlich zu verwenden. Es kann manchmal noch für Haushaltsreinigungszwecke verwendet werden, wenn der Duft nur leicht verändert ist, aber nicht für therapeutische oder kosmetische Anwendungen.