Hydrolat of Officinal Lavender: benefits and uses in cosmetics and natural health

With a slightly different composition than the essential oil, the Officinal Lavender hydrosol has similar properties. It is soothing, both mentally and dermally, and can be used by everyone! It can thus calm the big ones as well as the small ones agitated. In case of bites, sunburns or acne, here is a hydrolate with multiple virtues! Latin name: Lavandula officinalis L. Distilled part: flowering tops

Who can use it?

Adults and Teens Children under 6 years old Pregnant and nursing women Babies under 3 years old

Main properties

  • sedative : the presence of linalool and linalyl acetate in this hydrosol promotes relaxation. It thus fights against stress and nervous agitation, which can for example be responsible for insomnia.
  • antalgic : Lavender hydrosol calms pain of gastric origin by fighting against digestive spasms. The linalool and linalyl acetate also allow it to relieve migraines.
  • anti-inflammatory : Lavender has the ability to relieve skin inflammation such as insect bites, or those caused by superficial burns such as sunburn.
  • repellent : like any self-respecting lavender, the hydrosol has a repulsive action to repel lice, ticks and fleas.
  • healing : Lavender hydrosol promotes the healing of superficial wounds or following skin problems such as acne or eczema for example. It helps accelerate the regeneration of the skin.

To fight against Lice (prevention)

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, use as a rinse water after shampooing, diluted in water, or as a spray behind the ears and neck every morning.

Use in synergy

From 6 years of age. By skin, use the following mixture as an after-shampoo lotion, 2 times a week, and as a spray 2 times a day.

  • 200 mL Atlas Cedar hydrosol
  • 300 mL of Lavender Fine hydrolate

Source: Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide des eaux florales et hydrolats. Paris: Éd. Médicis.

In case of Insect bite, Sunburn, Light burn, Stings

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, spray the hydrosol of Officinal Lavender, soak a compress to apply to the affected area or apply ice cubes of hydrosol on the bites

Use in synergy

From 3 years. By skin, spray the mixture 3 to 6 times a day locally until healed.

  • 50 mL of Fine Lavender
  • 50 mL Peppermint
  • 50 mL of Chamomile Matricaria

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

In case of Palpitations

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

For adults and adolescents, under medical supervision. Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of water to drink 2 to 3 times daily.

In case of Scar

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spray the hydrosol of Officinal Lavender, or soak a compress to apply to the affected area.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, apply in compress on the affected area :

  • 1 volume of Officinal Lavender hydrolate
  • 1 volume of Carrot hydrolate
  • 1 volume of Italian Helichrysum hydrolate
  • 3 volumes of water

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

Against the Acne

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spray the hydrosol of Officinal Lavender, or soak a compress to apply to the affected area.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. By skin, spray morning and evening on cleansed and makeup-free skin the following mixture in equal parts:

  • Hydrolat of Tea Tree
  • Hydrolat of Lavender officinalis

In case of Agitation, Anxiety, Stress, Insomnia

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months of age.

  • In bath, add 2 to 6 tablespoons of Officinal Lavender hydrosol in the bath water, depending on the volume.
  • Inhalation, spray Officinal Lavender hydrosol in the bedroom or on the pillow before bed.
  • Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of warm water to drink after main meals.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of the following mixture to bath water at night.

  • 1 volume of Officinal Lavender hydrolate
  • 1 volume of Orange Blossom hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

In case of Hypertension

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

For adults and adolescents, under medical supervision. Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of water to drink 2 to 3 times daily.

Use in synergy

For adults and adolescents, on medical advice. Orally, dilute the following hydrolats in a glass of water to drink morning and evening for 25 days.

  • 1 teaspoon of Geranium
  • 1 teaspoon of Fine Lavender

Source: Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide des eaux florales et hydrolats. Paris: Éd. Médicis.

Against the Diaper rash

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, spray the hydrosol of Officinal Lavender on the affected area.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. As a spray, after each diaper change.

  • 50 mL Rose hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Lavender Fine hydrolate
  • 50 mL of Chamomile Matricaria hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

For the Oily skin

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, spray the hydrolate of Officinal Lavender, several times a day.

For the Dry skin, Irritated skin, Sensitive skin

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spray Lavender Officinale hydrosol, several times a day.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Spray face and skin with the following mixture:

  • 50 mL Rose hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Lavender Fine hydrolate
  • 100 mL pure water

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

In case of Eczema

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spray Lavender Officinale hydrosol, several times a day.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Dermally, spray several times a day with each itch with the following mixture:

  • 100 mL Yarrow hydrosol
  • 25 mL of Chamomile Matricaria hydrosol
  • 25 mL of Lavender hydrolate

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

Against the Hives

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spray Lavender Officinale hydrosol, several times a day.

Use in synergy

From 3 years of age, except pregnant and breastfeeding women. By skin, direct spray on the areas to be treated, several times a day :

  • 50 mL of Chamomile Matricaria hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Lavender Fine hydrolate
  • 50 mL Damask Rose hydrosol
  • 50 mL Peppermint hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

In case of Digestive spasms

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, apply a compress soaked with the hydrosol on the stomach.

After 3 years. Orally, drink 1 teaspoon of Officinal Lavender hydrosol in a glass of warm water, after the main meals.

Use in synergy

From 3 years. Orally, dilute the following mixture in a glass of water to be drunk 2 to 3 times a day, preferably before meals.

  • 1 teaspoon of Basil hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Lavender hydrolate

Source: Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide des eaux florales et hydrolats. Paris: Éd. Médicis.

In case of Wound

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

From 3 months of age. By skin, spray Lavender hydrosol directly on the wound.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, make a spray with the following hydrolats. Shake before use and spray on the wound.

  • 10 mL of Geranium Bourbon hydrolate
  • 10 mL of True Lavender hydrolate
  • 10 mL Tea Tree hydrosol

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

Characteristics and composition

Cosmetic characteristics
  • Type of hair: oily, irritated scalp.
  • Skin type: damaged, irritated, oily, acneic, combination, sensitive.

Main molecules
  • linalool
  • linalyl acetate
  • terpinene-4-ol
  • lavandulol

Organoleptic characteristics
  • Appearance: mobile liquid
  • Color: colorless to whitish
  • Odor: fresh, flowery, slightly different from the essential oil.
  • Taste : bitter, strong.
  • PH : 4.0 à 5.5

Botanical characteristics
  • Latin name: Lavandula officinalis L.
  • Botanical family: Lamiaceae
  • Distilled part: flowering tops
  • Country of origin: France.
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