Herbal distillates, also known as floral waters, hydrosols, hydrolates, herbal waters, and essential waters, are aqueous products of hydrodistillation. They are colloidal suspensions of essential oils as well as water-soluble components obtained by steam distillation or hydrodistillation (a variant of steam distillation) from plants and herbs. These herbal distillates have uses as flavorings and cosmetics. Common herbal distillates for skincare include rose water,[1] orange flower water,[2] and witch hazel.[3] Rosemary,[4] oregano,[citation needed] and thyme[5] are hydrosols that may be used in food manufacturing industries.
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