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Lemon Hydrosol 50 ml

A Bright Citrus Water for Toning and Refreshing Formulas

Lemon hydrosol is produced through steam distillation of lemon peel or lemon-scented plant material, resulting in an aromatic water fraction with a light citrus character that has found real demand in skincare, perfumery bases, and even the food industry as a natural flavoring agent for beverages and desserts. This ingredient belongs to the Hydrosols and Floral Waters category, which brings together plant water distillates for tasks ranging from skin hydration to refreshing room sprays. The 50 ml size is well suited for home-based cosmetic making and trial batches, letting formulators test a new recipe before committing larger volumes of raw material.

In skincare, lemon hydrosol serves as a base for facial toners, body mists, and is also blended into creams and lotions, where it lends a light freshness and helps balance sebum production on oily and combination skin types. Typical usage rates in finished formulas range from 10 to 50 percent of the water phase, and it should be added at the final stage of production once the mixture has cooled below 40 degrees Celsius, preserving its volatile aromatic compounds. In perfumery, this distillate works as a base for light floral-citrus compositions, while in household chemistry it finds use in room fresheners and textile sprays with a natural scent profile.

Lemon hydrosol pairs well with other plant distillates, allowing formulators to build layered aromatic and functional blends. It is often combined with Cucumber Hydrosol to create cooling and hydrating toners suitable for sensitive skin during warmer months. Another interesting pairing is with Roman Chamomile BIO Hydrosol, which softens the sharp citrus edge and adds a calming quality, while for blemish-prone skin many formulators reach for Bidens tripartita Hydrosol, known for its mild astringent properties.

Lemon hydrosol should be stored in a cool, dark place, ideally refrigerated once opened, since preservative-free water distillates have a limited shelf life after exposure to air. Shake the bottle gently before use, and discontinue use if cloudiness or an off odor develops. On an industrial scale, lemon hydrosol is also used as a component in process fluids for food manufacturing, valued for its natural origin and mild aromatic profile without harsh chemical notes.

Citrus Glow Facial Mist

Lemon hydrosol 35 ml

Cucumber hydrosol 10 ml

Vegetable glycerin 3 ml

Niacinamide solution 2 ml

Combine all ingredients in a clean spray bottle, shake gently until fully blended, and let the mixture rest for about an hour before first use. Apply the finished mist to cleansed skin morning and evening by spraying from a distance of 15-20 centimeters, and store the bottle refrigerated, using the contents within two weeks for best results.

INCI	Citrus limonum
pH	4,8
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
Descriptio smell	characteristic, citrus
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	Lemon Hydrosol 50 ml
Other names	flower water
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 ml
Solubility	in water
Valid until	03.2028