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Ylang-ylang Floral Water 100 ml

Why Ylang-Ylang Floral Water Suits Gentle Skincare Formulations

Ylang-ylang floral water is the aqueous byproduct of steam distilling the flowers of the cananga tree, collected alongside the essential oil during the same distillation cycle. Because it carries only trace amounts of aromatic compounds dissolved in the condensate, it acts far more gently on skin than the concentrated oil and can be used without dilution in most formulations. This product belongs to the Fragrant Waters for Cosmetics category, which brings together mild aromatic hydrosols for personal care and household use. The 100 ml bottle size is well suited for home cosmetic making and small trial batches, giving formulators room to test a recipe before scaling production.

The most common application for ylang-ylang floral water is in facial and body care: toning mists, lotions, creamy emulsions, and hydrating masks. Its soft floral character adds fragrance without the irritation risk sometimes associated with pure essential oil, which is why it appears frequently in formulas designed for sensitive skin and gentle baby care lines. In the fragrance industry, this water serves as a base for light body and room mists, while household chemistry manufacturers use it in air fresheners and textile sprays. Given its low concentration of active aromatic compounds, it also finds occasional use in the food industry as a subtle flavoring note for desserts and beverages where a natural touch is preferred over intensity.

From a formulation standpoint, floral waters are typically added at the final cooling stage of a recipe, at temperatures below 40 degrees Celsius, to preserve the volatile aromatic molecules. It can replace part or all of the distilled water in a cream, toner, or mask recipe. A recommended dosage for toning products ranges between 30 and 70 percent of the total water phase, while spray formulas can use the water undiluted. It pairs particularly well with other floral waters — combining it with Palmarosa Floral Water creates a balanced toning effect suitable for combination skin, while blending in Papaya Hydrosol boosts the hydrating properties of the final product.

For a brighter, fresher character, ylang-ylang is sometimes paired with citrus notes, and Lime Floral Water works well here, adding a contrasting uplifting accent to the overall composition. This combination is frequently used in refreshing body and hair mist formulations.

Ylang-ylang floral water should be stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, in a tightly sealed glass or food-grade plastic container. Once opened, it is best used within a few months, avoiding contact with metal objects that could accelerate oxidation of the aromatic compounds.

Hydrating Facial Toner with Ylang-Ylang

Ylang-ylang floral water 55 ml

Papaya hydrosol 25 ml

Vegetable glycerin 5 ml

Liquid panthenol 2 ml

Broad-spectrum preservative 3 ml

INCI	Flower water Ylang Ylang
Other
Application	Lotions and tonics, creams, in pure form, cosmetic ice, shampoos, hair tonics, shower gels. Cosmetic application: 1-100%, elbow sensitivity test
Att brand	Bulgaria
Attention	Mandatory testing for sensitivity and allergic reaction, preliminary application to the bend of the elbow
Color product	colorless, opalescent
Features	foams when shaken, may give a slight organic sediment, due to the naturalness of the raw materials used
Input percentage	1-100%, elbow sensitivity test
Method preparation	distillation process
Minimum count	1
Name	Ylang-ylang Floral Water 100 ml
Packaging	container for transportation
Solubility	in water
Valid until	03.2028