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Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water

What Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water is & what it does

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water is the aromatic water produced during the steam distillation of lavender flowers, also known as lavender hydrosol. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as a solvent and skin-conditioning ingredient while lending a mild natural scent. It carries a small amount of the water-soluble aromatic compounds from the flowers.

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water safe?

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, the hydrosol of lavender flowers, is used in cosmetics and is generally regarded as safe for topical use at customary levels. It carries only a small amount of the flower's aromatic compounds. Those with fragrance sensitivities may prefer to patch test a new product first.

What does Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water do in skincare?

It acts as a solvent and skin-conditioning ingredient and lends a mild natural lavender scent. It is produced during the steam distillation of lavender flowers.

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water natural or synthetic?

It is a natural ingredient, the aromatic water collected when lavender flowers are steam distilled. It is often called lavender hydrosol.

Sunscreens with Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water

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