Aromatic Waters are produced during the process of steam distillation of essential oils. Depending on what part of the world you come from they can be called Hydrolats, Hydrosols or Aromatic Waters.

Quality

When purchasing hydrolats it is best to purchase them from a producer whose focus in distillation is the hydrolats and not the essential oils, to make a quality final product.

Buying herbal grade will ensure they are fit for internal use. Always check the label. 

Reasons for using hydrosols

Hydrolats are great to use in skin care.  They are very mild in action compared to essential oils and are therefore useful for the treatment of the babies, the elderly and those who are recovering from a serious illness.