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Thyme Hydrosol 50 ml

Why thyme hydrosol earns a place in modern skincare formulas

Thyme hydrosol is the aqueous byproduct of steam distilling fresh thyme herb, carrying a gentle trace of the plant's active compounds without the intensity of the essential oil. This makes it a versatile ingredient for cosmetic manufacturing, aromatherapy blends, homemade toners, and formulations aimed at oily or blemish-prone skin. The 50 ml bottle is a trial-size packaging, well suited for home formulators and small workshops who want to test the raw material before scaling it into a regular production batch. This hydrosol belongs to the broader category of Hydrosols and Floral Waters, where various plant waters are gathered for cosmetic and household applications.

In cosmetic production, thyme hydrosol is valued for its refreshing and toning effect, which makes it a popular addition to facial mists, toners, cleansing gels, and compresses for skin prone to excess oil and minor irritation. A typical usage rate ranges from 10 to 30 percent of the water phase, and the hydrosol is best introduced during the cooling stage, once the base emulsion has dropped below 40 degrees Celsius, to preserve its volatile compounds and avoid destabilizing the formula. Storage should be cool and dark, ideally refrigerated, with the bottle tightly sealed, since heat and light exposure can accelerate spoilage of any plant water.

Thyme hydrosol blends well with other floral waters, allowing formulators to build multi-functional toners with a broader range of benefits. It can be combined with Chamomile Hydrosol for a calming effect on sensitive skin, or paired with Natural Elderberry Hydrosol for a refreshing tonic with light aromatic depth. A small addition of Cinnamon Hydrosol introduces a warm spicy note to multi-component blends and is used in modest proportions. Beyond cosmetics, plant hydrosols find use in the food industry as natural flavoring waters for beverages and desserts, as well as in household chemistry for scenting natural cleaning products, which broadens the practical demand for this raw material well beyond skincare alone.

Since hydrosols are water-based products with a limited shelf life once opened, the small 50 ml bottle should be used within a few months, with careful hygiene maintained at each opening. Larger industrial batches with longer production cycles typically rely on added preservatives, but for home use, proper storage and moderate consumption are usually sufficient to keep the product stable.

Balancing Facial Mist for Oily Skin

Thyme hydrosol 35 ml

Chamomile hydrosol 10 ml

Aloe vera gel 5 ml

Distilled water 10 ml

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INCI	Thymus Hydrozol
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	Ukraine
Attention	Mandatory testing for sensitivity and allergic reaction, preliminary application to the bend of the elbow
Color product	transparent, 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	Thyme Hydrosol 50 ml
Other names	flower water, hydrosol
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 ml
Raw materials	Thyme
Solubility	in water
Valid until	03.2028