If we turn back the mists of time we begin to understand that lavender mist is produced at the same time as the production of essential oils.  A part of the distillation process, essential oils float to the top where they are removed, leaving behind a watery distillation.

We call this lavender mist. Typically this diluted essential oil is less than 1% concentration of the essential lavender oil.

Lavender mist (technically known as hydrosols) were used long before essential oils, possibly as long ago as 5000 years ago.

Our lavender mist originates from both our Pacific Blue and Grosso plants.

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Lavender mist and distillation probably originates from China. One very old description is of a crude distillation that involved a pot of water filled with cedar and water. Lamb’s wool was stretched over the top to catch the rising vapors. The wool was periodically wrung out with the  distillate water/mist collected.

It was not until the invention of the condensing coil and water baths that distillation became efficient enough to begin collecting the essential oils that separated from the distillates/mist. This process began in the 16th century and has continued to the present.

When you use a lavender mist you are participating in an ancient healing ritual.

Here’s a few more ideas for using our lavender mists (also see our previous post on this subject).

  • Atomizer: Spritz directly on body and face. Use after shower/bath to rehydrate dry skin. Spritz in air and inhale.
  • Air freshener: Freshen a room especially bathroom or toilet.
  • Compress: Dampen clean cloth with lavender mist and apply to affected area. Great for sore muscles, rashes, bites.
  • Bath: Add 1-2 cups of lavender mist to bath or inhale while in the shower.
  • Foot-baths: Use lavender mist in foot-baths and hydrotherapy.
  • Massage: Spritz on skin and massage gently.
  • Neti Pot: Add 1 tsp to the water portion of your neti pot. Whats a Neti pot you might ask, find out more here
  • Facial Toners: Spritz on face to re-hydrate after shower or anytime especially during a hot day.
  • Laundry: Add  Lavender (Pacific Blue or Grosso) lavender mist, to a wash cloth and toss in the dryer. Great for freshening clothes.
  • Kitchen: Experiment with ) hydrosols. Spritz on a roasting chicken or add to pasta water.

If you haven’t tired our lavender mist here’s your opportunity. It’s a versatile product which is available now!

Happy misting!

Based on an article by Ann Harman: Botanist, Herbalist and Artisan Distiller.

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