COMING THIS SUMMER

Blue Chamomile Hydrosol harmonizes with ALL skin, especially skin that expresses sensitivities, acne, dehydration, or is red & inflamed. It is an excellent ally for supporting kids & babies too!

The Distillation Story

If you’ve been with us for a long while, you’ll recall this project is near and dear to my heart, as this has become a family tradition carried forth each year with my son. We began growing & harvesting together when he was only two years old - and this joyful connection has continued into his 6th year as he’s blossomed into a passionate gardener, lover of bees & protector of Earth.

Distilling for this supreme Hydrosol equates to hours spent peacefully in the garden with the family, guiding our hands to pinch each flowering top & leaving some for our mason bee friends too. We prefer harvesting with hands vs a more common large-scoop flower cutter, as this lets us connect with every single flower— a longer yet loving process. Immediately after harvesting, we combine the blossoms with fresh spring water in our copper still and start up the fire for distillation! Distilling right from our family garden after harvest allows us the opportunity to capture the fresh cellular water and compounds of the plant when it’s at its peak vitality. What you get as a result is a Hydrosol that is truly alive, carrying that living imprint of a fresh flower & a snapshot of our garden and the love surrounding it. Your body will thank you!

Please note this a a very limited distillation that depends solely on our garden yields! Enjoy!

Why is it blue?

Chamomile flowers contain a terpene called Matricin, that so happens to be incredibly anti-inflammatory. As the flowers break down in the copper still through steam & heat, the Matricin breaks down further and releases chamazulene as a result of distilling. Chamazulene is the resulting aromatic compound and is responsible for this beautiful blue color.

What’s even more beautiful than the color, is that chamazulene is a soothing & healing powerhouse! It is highly anti-inflammatory, antioxidant & has gentle yet profound wound healing capabilities.

Physically : Harmonizes with skin that experiences redness and is especially cooling for inflammatory conditions such as eczema, psoriasis & acne to cool & pacify. It is wondrous for dry skin or skin that experiences harsh conditions -whether that’s more extreme weather related conditions such as cold winds, dry & intense heat, or environmental pollution. It soothes diaper rash for babies, calms insect bites, swelling, burns, breakouts & acne, and has been worked with by many for insomnia and migraines. At times you feel called to the calm of a cup of chamomile tea, that would be a perfect moment to mist - especially when you’re not near your teacup!

Emotionally : Calming and uplifting on big feeling days such as expressions of anger, grief, irritability & tantrums. In our experience, chamomile creates room for patience & fosters a connection to the breath. With a Grandmother’s spirit, it acts as the ultimate peacemaker & harmonizer. Consider your own musings on the cooling color of blue and how it may support hot-headed energy.

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PRO TIP :

Store in the fridge for extra cooling & soothing relief.

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Best Use: Mist your Hydrosol onto clean face or hands until saturated, and pat for ample hydration. For added moisture morning and night, follow by gently massaging SunRoot Solar Serum or our Balm into the skin, and finish with another mist of your Hydrosol to lock in moisture. Feel free to spray anytime around yourself for energetic and mood support.

Store in the fridge for extra cooling relief!

Ingredients: 100% distillation of organically grown German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) from our garden and our local Organic farm partner.

3.38oz, UV protected violet glass bottle

WHAT IS A HYDROSOL?

Hydrosols, also known as Distillates, are the subtle, and often aromatic waters resulting from slowly distilled plant material, and are some of nature's best antioxidants for the skin. Lovingly made using hand collected local spring water, combined with ethically wildcrafted and organically grown plant material, they are distilled in a traditional copper alembic still.

Alchemists from all over the world have performed transformational distillations in these traditional stills for over 3,000 years, and this artisan process still remains the same! The actual method of performing our distillations has a 5-7 hour duration, a much slower process compared to more commercialized modes of skin care production. What results, is a nutrient-rich, energetic, and authentic Hydrosol, containing the plant's own suspended micro particles of essential oil, plant acids, even a plant's specific essence and memory imprint. Each offers its own unique botanical remedy dependent on the plant distilled, thus leading to the reference that a Hydrosol is a hologram of the plant itself!

Hydrosols are incredibly gentle and well-suited for beings of all ages and sensitivities (including babies and pets alike). Wildcare Hydrosols are recommended as a daily facial toner, and play an important role in protecting and nourishing the skin from everyday pollutants. In addition to a being a supreme skin tonic, your Hydrosol may also be used as a holistic and energetic mist, scalp tonic, added to baths, and used in conjunction with our Clay Masks.

Store your Hydrosol in the refrigerator for extra-cooling skin relief.

Keep in a cool, dark place, and always out of direct sunlight, using within 1 year.

Wildcare cannot guarantee that customers will not experience skin reactions or effectiveness when using our products and cannot be held responsible should any reactions occur. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional. Please note: all sales are final and returns are not accepted unless damaged upon arrival. Please see return policy for details.