Clary Sage Organic Hydrosol

1. Astringent (Tightens and Tones):

• For Skincare: Use Clary Sage hydrosol as a toner by spritzing it directly onto your face or applying it with a cotton pad to tighten pores and reduce excess oil production. Ideal for oily or combination skin.
• For Sweating: Spray directly onto areas prone to excessive sweating, such as underarms, to help regulate moisture.

2. Antiseptic (Protects the Skin):

• For Wounds or Irritations: Apply directly to minor cuts, abrasions, or irritated skin to cleanse and promote faster healing.

3. Antispasmodic (Eases Tension):

• For Cramps: Add 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) to a glass of warm water and drink to relieve menstrual or digestive cramps.
• For Muscle Tension: Use as a compress—soak a cloth in hydrosol and apply it to tense muscles for soothing relief.

4. Anti-inflammatory (Soothes Irritation):

• For Redness or Acne: Apply as a facial mist or dab onto inflamed areas using a cotton pad. Helps calm acne, rosacea, or irritated skin.
• For Scalp Care: Massage into the scalp to reduce inflammation and balance oil production.

5. Mild Tonic (Revitalizes Skin and Body):

• For a Morning Boost: Use as a refreshing facial mist to wake up tired skin.
• For Digestive Health: Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) to 500 ml of water and sip throughout the day to support digestion and overall vitality.

6. Hormonal Regulator (Balances Hormones):

• For PMS and Menopause: Drink 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) in 500 ml of water daily to ease symptoms like bloating, mood swings, and hot flashes.
• For Hair Loss: Massage the hydrosol into the scalp to support hormonal balance and stimulate hair growth.

7. Digestive Aid (Improves Digestion):

• For Bloating or Discomfort: Mix 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) into 500 ml of water and drink after meals to soothe digestive discomfort and aid digestion.

1. Euphoric (Uplifts Mood):

• For Emotional Support: Mist around your face or inhale directly from the bottle to boost your mood and encourage feelings of happiness and well-being.

2. Calming (Reduces Stress and Anxiety):

• For Stress Relief: Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) to 500 ml of water and sip to promote relaxation during challenging times.
• For Atmosphere: Diffuse the hydrosol in your living space or spritz it around your room to create a calming environment.

3. Aphrodisiac (Enhances Intimacy):

• For Relaxed Evenings: Mist the hydrosol on bedding or diffuse it during romantic moments to create a warm, soothing atmosphere.

4. Grounding (Emotional Stability):

• For Focus: Use during meditation or yoga by spritzing it on your pulse points to promote grounding and emotional stability.
• For Emotional Traumas: Spray onto a tissue and inhale deeply or sip a glass of water with 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) to soothe heartache and emotional distress.

Skincare Glow: Combine Clary Sage hydrosol with Rose or Rose Geranium hydrosol in equal parts (e.g., 50 ml of each) for a luxurious face mist that enhances hydration and radiance.

Digestive Health Combo: Pair Clary Sage hydrosol with Peppermint hydrosol (1 teaspoon each in 500 ml of water) for enhanced digestive benefits.

Hormonal Synergy: Alternate with Sage hydrosol or mix 50:50 for a daily drink to balance hormones during menopause.

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."

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.