The Simple Floral Waters Guide

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Floral Waters Guide

Want to know everything about the Floral Waters most used in beauty and aromatherapy?

Argiletz tells you everything. Select the floral water of your choice and let yourself be guided.

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Lavander

Latin name: Lavandula angustfifolia Mill.

A basic, timeless and multi-purpose. Its delicate smell is full of freshness.

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Astringent
Revitalizing
relaxing
Repels lice and ticks

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All skin types. Works wonders on oily skin.

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Facial (tonic lotion)
Relaxing treatment
SOS Care

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Quiet night mist: In a diffuser mix equal parts of lavender floral water and chamomile floral water. Broadcast for 20 minutes.

For babies and children: 1 tablespoon of lavender hydrosol and 1 tablespoon of orange blossom hydrolat in the bath water.

SOS care light burn: 1 drop of lavender essential oil aspic on the area. Then apply a compress soaked in lavender floral water to keep for 10 to 15 minutes.
SOS sunburn care: 1 to 6 drops of St. John’s wort macerate applied locally. Then apply on a fine cloth 3 sprays of lavender floral water and a similar amount of fresh aloe vera gel. Keep 10 minutes.
Scar care: 1 to 2 drops of rosehip oil applied to the brand. Then, on a compress, put 3 sprays of lavender water and a similar amount of aloe vera. Store 10 to 15 minutes.
Anti-lice care: Use the spray and spray lavender floral water on the entire hair, then proceed to styling.

*Based on literature. These examples, information and advice are given for information only. They come from the compilation of specialized articles, books or websites specialized in aromatherapy. Argiletz will not be liable for your use of this information or our products. Argiletz is no substitute for health professionals. We recommend that you systematically consult a doctor, pharmacist or any other health professional before any use, whether prolonged or for therapeutic use of essential oils. The same goes for you to have known symptoms or pathologies.

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Traité d’aromathérapie scientifique et médicale, by Michel Faucon; Hydrolatherapy by Lydia Bosson; Les Huiles végétales, c’est malin by Julien Kaibeck; Slow cosmétique, the visual guide of Mélanie Dupuis and Julien Kaibeck; Le Grand livre des huiles végétales by Alix Lelief-Delcourt; Vegetable oils: health and beauty oils by Chantal Clergeaud and Lionel Clergeaud; For an intelligent cosmetic – essential and vegetable oils by Dominique Baudoux; My bible of essential oils by Delétraz and Danièle Festy; The Living Earth Guide to Essential Oils by Dr Françoise Couic Marinier and Dr Anthony Touboul; Aromatherapy by Dr. Jean Valnet; Aromatherapy exactly of P. Franchomme and Dr. D. Pénoël; The Aromatherapy Bible by Nerys Purchon ; ABC of Dr. Telphon’s essential oils; Aromatherapy by Nelly Grosjean. Christian Duraffourd, Jean-Claude Lapraz, Traité de phytothérapie clinique

witch hazel

Latin name: Hamamelis virginiana L.

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Would help with good blood circulation
Soothing
Astringent
Firming
Toning
Deodorizing
Sanitizing

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Skins: all types of skin, even sensitive or delicate
Hair: oily

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Homemade body care
Facial (tonic lotion)
Hair care

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Homemade make-up remover: pour 2 t.s. of witch hazel floral water. Pour 2 t.c.s of jojoba oil or sweet almond oil + 1 t.c.s of aloe vera gel into a vial and 2 drops of lemon zest essential oil.
Tonic lotion: apply after a treatment (clay mask for example) by misting on the face. Leave for a few moments without letting it dry and then dry the face with a soft towel. Then apply a moisturizer of your choice.

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Rose

Latin name: Rosa x damascena Herrm.

Rose water has existed for several hundred years and was used as eau de toilette, in skin care but also in cooking.

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Softening and soothing protector
Slightly anti-inflammatory vascular and antioxidant property

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All skin, even sensitive and irritated
All hair types

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To soothe and soften sensitive and irritated skin
Reduce signs of age
Lighten the complexion and decrease the appearance of pores
Fighting redness

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In case of cravings

Mix in equal proportion of rose and geranium floral water

Put the mixture by replacing it with water in a misting diffuser

Leave the 20 min

To calm hot flashes

Mix in equal proportion of rose and witch hazel hydrosol

Store it in a small vaporizer bottle

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geranium

Latin name: Pelargonium graveolens L’Hér.

Originally from southern Africa, Le géranium was a great success with castles and the French courts. Today there are more than 600 species. Its floral water is delicate and its divine fragrance.

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Reportedly antiseptic and cleansing properties
Would be healing and circulatory
Would be slightly hemostatic

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All skins, even irritated or damaged
Irritated scalp

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For body and facial care:

To soothe the skin
To give a “good looks” effect
To relieve leather hair with dandruff

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For oily and sensitive skin

Mix: 2 cases of ghassoul; 1 case of geranium floral water, 1 cac of sweet almond vegetable oil.

10 to 15 min of laying (without letting dry).

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Orange blossom

Latin name: Citrus x aurantium subsp. Amara (Link) Engl.

The orange blossom is native to India and comes from the bigaradier or more commonly called bitter orange tree. In antiquity flowers were used on the crowns of brides as a sign of purity and virginity.

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Calming
Regenerating and toning
Lightening
Rebalancing

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All skin even irritated, dry and sensitive
All hair types

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For face, body and hair treatments
Promote sleep
Rebalancing the ph of the skin
Promote beautiful skin and beautiful hair

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camomile

Latin name: Chamaemelum nobile

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Soothing: would be ideal for skin prone to redness and irritation
Would be astringent and would illuminate the complexion
Would have relaxing properties that would promote falling asleep
It is believed to have lightening properties, which is why it is sometimes used to lighten blonde hair.

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Irritated, sensitive skin. It is also suitable for caring for hair or sensitive areas such as the eye area.

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Facials, eye care, hair care.

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Poultice small irritations / redness / itching / small sunburns: On a fine cloth or cotton, apply 3 sprays of blueberry floral water and 3 vaporizations of chamomile floral water. Apply locally for 5 minutes.

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Soothing mask with pink clay : Mix 2 tablespoons of pink clay and a tablespoon of chamomile floral water. Add a teaspoon of sweet almond oil to obtain the desired consistency and creaminess. Apply in a thick layer on the face avoiding the eye area for 10 minutes without allowing to dry, rinse with clear water.

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Lightening spray: Spray directly on the hair of chamomile floral water. Chamomile floral water can also be used as post shampoo rinse water.

Shampoo: Add 2 cases of chamomile floral water to your usual shampoo + 1 cac of sweet almond vegetable oil.

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cornflower

Latin name: Cyanus segetum Hill syn. Centaurea cyanus L.

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Soothing: would be ideal for soothing and refreshing
Reportedly anti-inflammatory properties making it ideal for a smooth make-up removal
Would contain anti-oxidants, ideal to fight against small wrinkles in the contour of the eye

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Irritated, dull skin. It is also suitable for caring for hair or sensitive areas such as the eye area. She would also be advised to take care of tired and damaged hair.

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Facials, eye care, hair care.

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Homemade make-up remover: The two-phase make-up remover: must in our bathrooms! Pour into a clean bottle in equal parts sweet almond oil and floral water of chamomile or blueberry
Care of swollen/irritated eyes: On a washable cotton pad, soak blueberry floral water and apply to the eyelids keeping your eyes closed. Keep in place for 15 minutes. You can use this treatment whenever the need arises
gingivitis: Use blueberry floral water in mouthwash. 1 tablespoon of blueberry floral water to gargle for a few seconds and then rinse with clear water
For small skin irritations, redness, itching and small sunburns: On a washable cloth (compress or cotton type)
White clay light mask: Mix 2 tablespoons of white clay and a tablespoon of blueberry floral water. Add a teaspoon of apricot kernel oil to obtain the desired consistency and creaminess. Apply in a thick layer on the face avoiding the eye area for 10 minutes without allowing to dry, rinse with clear water

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