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Wormwood Hydrosol 100 ml

Why wormwood water deserves a place in your skincare routine

Wormwood hydrosol is the aromatic water fraction collected during steam distillation of fresh wormwood herb, carrying a light dose of the plant's volatile compounds without the concentration found in essential oil. This makes it gentle enough for direct skin contact and a popular choice among home formulators experimenting with facial toners and refreshing mists. Its most common use lies in caring for oily and combination skin, where it helps tighten the look of pores, calm redness after shaving or waxing, and provide a cooling sensation during hot weather. The 100 ml size is well suited for a first trial or a small home-based batch, and the product naturally belongs to the Hydrosols and Floral Waters category alongside other plant-derived waters with similar applications.

In the food industry, bitter wormwood has long been linked to flavoring spirits and confections, and the hydrosol offers a gentler alternative to alcohol-based extracts, with just a few milliliters added to syrups or desserts to introduce an herbal note without harsh bitterness. In household chemistry, wormwood water is included in moth-repellent sprays and fabric refreshers thanks to its distinctive scent profile that insects tend to avoid. In perfumery, it serves as an alcohol-free base for light herbal fragrance compositions where a natural touch is preferred over synthetic notes.

Wormwood hydrosol blends well with other floral waters in multi-component toner formulas: pairing it with St. John's Wort Hydrosol reinforces the effect for skin prone to enlarged pores, while adding Oak Bark Hydrosol brings a mild astringent quality valued in scalp and oily skin care. For gentler formulations aimed at sensitive skin, softening the herbal sharpness with Apple Hydrosol creates a more balanced blend.

Hydrosols are best introduced at the cool stage of a formulation, once the base emulsion drops below 40 degrees, to preserve the volatile fraction. Typical usage runs from 30 to 70 percent of the water phase in toners and lotions, and from 5 to 15 ml per 100 grams of base in masks and creams. Store the bottle tightly closed in a refrigerator or a cool, dark place, since shelf life after opening is usually limited to a few weeks, making the small 100 ml bottle a practical choice to avoid waste.

Pore-refining facial mist

Wormwood hydrosol 60 ml

Oak bark hydrosol 25 ml

Aloe vera juice 10 ml

Niacinamide powder 2 g

Combine both hydrosols in a clean glass bottle, dissolve the niacinamide powder thoroughly while stirring, then add the aloe vera juice and mix until fully blended. Transfer the finished mist into a spray bottle and apply to cleansed skin morning and evening, gently patting the face until fully absorbed without rinsing off.

INCI	Artemisia absinthium Hydrosol
Other
Amount	100 ml
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	Wormwood Hydrosol 100 ml
Other names	flower water, hydrosol
Packaging	container for transportation
Solubility	in water
Valid until	03.2028