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| Hydrosols Attributes | • Melissa
It is used for enteric problems related to colics and Crown’s disease. Besides it acts against viruses, allergies and water retention. It also helps pregnant women to avoid morning sickness and it is recommended for hyperkinetic children (internal use).
External use is recommended to clean and alleviate skin’s irritations and eczemas while Melissa can also be used as an anti-wrinkle treatment.
• Neroli
It is styptic and beneficial to sensitive and greasy skin (exterior use only). This should be diluted in combination with other hydrosols when applied to dry skin (20% Neroli – 80% Lavender, Rose or Geranium Hydrosols).
Moreover, it can be used together with Cistus hydrosol as a cleaning lotion for irritated skin. As Neroli is very scented, it is also recommended as a natural perfume or fragrance.
• Tilia
It is refreshing and can assuage irritated skin. Furthermore, it is antidepressant, helps to combat stress and insomnia and produces a cheery mood. This can be sprayed in the bedroom before going to sleep and added to a baby’s night bath.
• Orange
It is often used for greasy skin hydration and care. Also, Orange hydrosol helps cellulites and water retention treatment (external use).
• Oregano
It is used as mouthwash and gargle for oral diseases, gum and teeth infections and hoarseness. Furthermore, it is used for topical washes for mycosis, vaginal problems and genital itching (exterior use).
Internal use is recommended for blood clearing, infections of the genitourinary system and general invigoration of immune system.
• Peppermint
Bath with Peppermint (Mentha) hydrosol is very effective to greasy skin. Moreover, it helps prevention of menopause’s hot flashes (exterior use, inhalations, etc). Internal use is recommended for water retention, colic and Crown’s disease.
• Rose
It is refreshing, lightly styptic and considered ideal for all kinds of skin (normal, dry, greasy, sensitive, and mature). This is used for compresses, facial masks, steam baths, and can be added to all cosmetics because of its special attributes and perfume.
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