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So...what is a hydrosol? Kristie Cannon Newman says: "This is going to sound dumb, but what exactly is a hydrosol and what is it used for?" Jessica Cobb, Certified Aromatherapist and Content Manager Thanks Kristie, and don't worry, there are no dumb questions! Hydrosols can sometimes be a bit of a mystery, but we're here to clear that up today. Very simply, a hydrosol is the water that is distilled with an essential oil. When the steam from the distilled water passes through the plant material, it takes with it the volatile oils from the plant. The two travel through the tube ...
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