Italian Helichrysum Organic Hydrosol

€ 15,80

Organic Farming

Certified Organic

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Made in France

Micro-Filtered and Preservative-Free. Food Grade.

Helichrysum, also known as Immortelle and Everlasting, has long been cherished for its powerful skin and circulatory benefits. Our 100% organic Italian Helichrysum Hydrosol is artisan-distilled with untreated spring water, preserving the essence of this extraordinary Mediterranean plant.

Renowned for its Effect on Bruises & Circulation

Helichrysum Hydrosol is widely recognized for its ability to support the body’s natural response to bruising and skin trauma. Traditionally, it has been used internally and externally to help the body rapidly absorb hematomas (bruises), promoting faster recovery from both internal and external bruising.

Additionally, this hydrosol is often incorporated into holistic wellness routines to support circulatory health, particularly in cases of varicose veins, rosacea, and fluid retention. Its naturally balancing properties make it a gentle yet powerful addition to daily well-being practices.

A Multi-Purpose Botanical for Holistic Well-being

Beyond its well-known benefits for circulation and bruises, Helichrysum Hydrosol is also appreciated for its skin-revitalizing properties. It helps promote an even skin tone, soothes redness and irritation, and is a valuable addition to skincare routines for those with sensitive or reactive skin conditions.

By choosing Italian Helichrysum Hydrosol, you are embracing a pure, organic, and eco-conscious skincare and wellness essential.

✔ Certified Organic & Pure
✔ Traditionally Used to Support Circulation & Skin Recovery
✔ Soothes Redness, Rosacea & Sensitive Skin

Harness the power of nature with this golden botanical hydrosol.

More information

Latin Name: Helichrysum Italicum
Plant Part Used: Flowers
Origin: France

Often referred to as "Immortelle", this radiant yellow flower gets its name from the Greek words helios (sun) and chrysos (gold). A true botanical treasure, Helichrysum is known for its resilience—even after being harvested, it retains its vibrant color and structure.

Native to the Mediterranean region, this member of the Asteraceae family thrives in dry, sandy soils, particularly in Corsica, Sardinia, and southern France. Its aromatic profile and potency are largely influenced by the soil composition, climate, and careful distillation process. Rich in esters (neryl acetate) and ketones (diones), the concentration of these compounds varies depending on the plant's origin and the meticulous craftsmanship behind its extraction.

The harvesting and distillation period extends from late June to late July, depending on the region, ensuring optimal preservation of its valuable botanical properties.

Usage tips

Usage Tips for Italian Helichrysum Hydrosol

✔ First-Aid & Recovery

- Post-Surgery & Dental Care – Use as a gentle mouth rinse several times a day to support oral tissue recovery after tooth extraction or dental procedures.

- Bruises & Swelling – Apply a hydrosol compress for 15–30 minutes to bruises, black eyes, or areas of impact. For internal support, drink 1–5 glasses of water daily with 1 tsp. of hydrosol in each.

- Muscle Strains & Sprains – Combine with salt water to make a compress and apply to sore or strained muscles.

- Fluid Retention & Swelling – Mix with salt water and use as a compress to help support circulation and ease swelling.

✔ Circulation & Skin Health

- Capillary Fragility & Vein Support – Blend with cypress, sandalwood, vetiver, yarrow, or angelica root hydrosols to help maintain strong and healthy blood vessels.

- Varicose Veins & Heavy Legs – Spray directly onto the legs or mix into a soothing foot bath.

- Rosacea & Redness – Mist onto clean skin as part of a daily skincare routine to help balance and refresh sensitive skin.

✔ Holistic Wellness & Emotional Support

- After Surgery or Trauma – Drink as part of a gentle detox regimen to purify the body and mind after emotional or physical stress.

- Energetic Reset & Clarity – Mist around your space or apply topically to promote a sense of grounding and emotional release.

- Arthritis & Joint Care – Soak hands in a warm water bath infused with sea salt, arnica oil, and Helichrysum hydrosol for soothing comfort.

💡 Tip: Always choose high-quality, organic hydrosols for internal use and feel free to consult me for personalized guidance.

Quality

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.

Certification

AB France certified
100% natural product

Packaging & storage

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.

A little history

Helichrysum italicum, often called “Immortelle”, has a history as rich as its golden flowers. The name comes from the Greek words helios (sun) and chrysos (gold), reflecting both its vibrant color and revered status in traditional healing practices.

Ancient Roots & Traditional Uses
Helichrysum has been valued for centuries in Mediterranean cultures, particularly in Greece, Italy, and Corsica, where it thrives in dry, rocky soils. It was highly esteemed by ancient healers for its ability to support skin regeneration and circulation. The plant was often used in wound care, bruising, and muscle recovery, making it a staple in herbal medicine.

In ancient Greece, Helichrysum was associated with Apollo, the god of healing and prophecy. The flowers were woven into crowns for warriors, symbolizing protection and vitality. Throughout the ages, it remained a sought-after botanical remedy, passed down through herbal traditions in folk medicine and aromatherapy.

From Traditional Medicine to Modern Hydrosol
While Helichrysum essential oil is well known, its hydrosol (floral water) has been used for generations as a gentler alternative with equally remarkable skin and wellness benefits. The distillation process, which extracts the hydrosol from the flowers using pure spring water, dates back to early herbal alchemy, where steam distillation was used to capture the delicate essence of plants.

Today, Italian Helichrysum Hydrosol is highly valued for:
✔ Supporting skin health, especially for sensitive, mature, or irritated skin
✔ Helping ease the appearance of bruises and promoting natural recovery
✔ Being a holistic remedy for emotional balance and energy renewal

A Timeless Botanical Treasure
From ancient healing traditions to modern holistic wellness, Helichrysum Hydrosol continues to be a powerful ally for the skin, body, and spirit. Its ability to preserve youthfulness and support skin vitality has earned it a place among the most precious botanical distillates in natural skincare and aromatherapy.

✨ A golden remedy that has stood the test of time, Italian Helichrysum Hydrosol remains a gift from nature for radiant skin and well-being. ✨

Volume

250ml

Top 3 Benefits for using Hydrosols

1. Gentle and Safe for All Skin Types: Hydrosols are mild and non-irritating, making them suitable for even the most sensitive skin. They maintain the essence of the plant in a less concentrated form than essential oils, offering soothing, hydrating, and toning benefits without the risk of irritation.

2. Versatile Usage: Hydrosols can be used in a variety of ways - as facial toners, in aromatherapy, as linen sprays, for wound care, or as ingredients in homemade skincare products. Their versatility extends to culinary uses, where food-grade hydrosols can flavor drinks, desserts, and dishes.

3. Therapeutic Properties: Despite their mild nature, hydrosols possess therapeutic properties that can benefit the mind, body, and soul. Depending on the plant they are derived from, they can have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, calming, or uplifting effects, among others, contributing to overall well-being.

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How to use Hydrosols?

In Suzanne Catty's brilliant book "Hydrosols the Next Aromatherapy" she explains thoroughly all the benefits and the different ways of using hydrosols. I really recommend reading her book!

Here is what she writes:

"Hydrosols are mild but effective. They can be used undiluted without problems for most topical applications. In some ways you can treat them like water, for instance, to wash a cut or scrape, but it must be remembered that they differ from water in many ways. Hydrosols do contain some essential oils, so whichever one you use will contain some but not all of the properties of the oil, and you will receive some of the benefits that you would get if you used the respective oil.

Hydrosols have a very different pH than water; they are always either slightly acid, like lavender, or very acid, like rock rose. Rock rose, because of its extreme aciditity, is highly astringent and will constrict cells where it is applied. This means it is useful to stanch bleeding; it is also great for tightening pores and reducing wrinkles.

Lavender, with an almost neutral pH, may be better choice if a wound contains dirt or pus, since it can wash the debris out of the cut more easily, as the cells remain open and bleeding will help clean the wound."

Ways to use hydrosols

1. Spray undiluted hydrosols all over the body as a quick refresher, to cool the body temperature or stimulate circulation, to reduce the impact and damage of sun exposure, as a deodorant, or as a subtle perfume.

2. Use neat hydrosols to make your own wet wipes, for both adult and infant personal hygiene (Chamomile Roman is perfect for infants and kids)

3. Use as hand spray to prevent the spread of germs in cold season, or when you are traveling and are being exposed to far more germs than at home.

4. Treat skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and poison ivy. Use several small applications per day, the general rule would be no less than three and as many as twelve small localized applications per day, every day until symptoms resolve.

5. Hydrosols can greatly relieve the itching, pain, and redness of the skin in case of for instance eczema. They can slow down the flaking process and speed up the healing.

6. It is very important that you buy organic preservative-free hydrosols.

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