Wild Cornflower Organic Hydrosol, 250ml

Latin name: Centaurea cyanus
Plant part used: Flowering tops
Origin: France

Wild Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), also known as “Bleuet des Champs” or “cornflower of the harvest,” is a delicate flowering plant originally native to the Middle East. Over time, it spread across temperate regions of the world, following the expansion of cereal crops in cultivated fields.

This slender plant, growing up to 50 cm tall in rich, light soils, has long been admired for its vivid blue flowers and gentle presence in traditional herbal practices. Unfortunately, wild cornflower has become increasingly rare in natural landscapes, gradually diminished by modern agricultural practices.

Among its many nicknames, cornflower is sometimes called “Lights,” reflecting the historical appreciation for its botanical connection to visual clarity.

Wild Cornflower Organic Hydrosol is artisanally distilled from fresh flowers, capturing the subtle, floral aroma in a pure, gentle floral water. Traditionally, cornflower hydrosol is appreciated in natural skincare and personal care routines, as well as a culinary accent in light, fresh dishes.

Essenciagua’s Wild Cornflower Organic Hydrosol honors this botanical heritage, offering a pure and sustainable floral water for natural beauty and sensory enjoyment.

• Anti-inflammatory - reduces inflammation and swelling
• Antioxidant - prevents or delay some types of cell damage
• Astringent - tightens the tissues, reduces fluid loss
• Calmative - sedative calming effect
• Vulnerary - helps wounds to heal

✅ Conjunctivitis – Soothe Inflamed and Irritated Eyes
Apply compresses soaked in wild cornflower hydrosol over closed eyes to help reduce inflammation, calm irritation, and ease redness associated with conjunctivitis, benefiting from its well-known soothing and anti-inflammatory effects.

✅ Skin Cleansing – Gentle Daily Care
Apply a few drops of wild cornflower hydrosol onto a cotton pad and gently wipe over the face morning and evening to cleanse, tone, and refresh the skin, leaving it soft and balanced.

✅ Burns & Sunburn – Calm and Cool the Skin
Apply wild cornflower hydrosol directly to areas affected by sunburn or light burns to help soothe discomfort, reduce redness, and calm inflammation, offering cooling relief to the skin.

✅ Acne & Pimples – Regulate and Soothe
Use wild cornflower hydrosol as a facial toner to help regulate sebum production, calm inflamed skin, and reduce the appearance of acne and blemishes, benefiting from its astringent and soothing properties.

• Aging skin
• Blemished skin
• Dry skin
• Normal skin
• Sensitive
• Mature

✅ Sensitive skin → Wild cornflower hydrosol is renowned for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and calming effects, making it a perfect match for delicate, easily irritated, or redness-prone skin.

✅ Dry skin → Offers gentle hydration and comfort, helping to soften and calm dry or tight skin, especially around delicate areas like the eyes.

✅ Normal skin → Functions beautifully as a refreshing, toning mist, maintaining skin clarity, softness, and balance.

✅ Blemished / Acne-prone skin → While not a powerful antiseptic, it provides mild astringent and calming effects, helping reduce inflammation and calm irritated blemishes.

✅ Mature / Aging skin → Valued for its toning and de-puffing qualities, especially around the eye area, it helps revitalize and refresh tired or aging skin.

⚠ Less focused on:

Oily skin → While it offers mild toning, it’s not strongly purifying or oil-controlling like rosemary or witch hazel, so it’s less targeted for managing excess sebum.

• Burns
• Rashes
• Sunburned skin

• Allergies
• Fever
• Headaches & Migraines
• Wounds & Cuts
• Eye discomfort - conjunctivitis, puffiness, or irritation

• Hay fever

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

Centaurea cyanus
Plant part used: Flowering tops

Hydrosols are created in the same process as essential oils - through gentle steam distillation. When steam passes through the fresh plant material (for example, rose petals), it carries with it both the essential oil and water-soluble aromatic molecules from the plant.

Once cooled, the essential oil naturally separates and rises to the surface, while the aromatic water underneath is the hydrosol. This hydrosol is pure spring water enriched with the plant’s own active compounds - like a delicate imprint of the whole plant.The distillation process is slow and careful, allowing the hydrosol to gather all the lighter and heavier aromatic notes so that it becomes a complete, true reflection of the plant. Afterward, it’s gently filtered and bottled - nothing else is added. No preservatives, no alcohol, no synthetic fragrances.

This is why a plant hydrosol is not just ‘flavored water,’ but a living extract full of the plant’s natural vibrancy, carrying both therapeutic and sensory qualities.

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.

250ml