Bare Botanical Hydrosols
Hydration is the foundation of healthy skin, and Hydrosols are at the heart of our Bare Botanical approach. We believe most people need more hydration in their routine, which is why we pair Hydrosols with our lipid-rich Serums and Balms to create the ideal oil-water balance. This layering method gives your skin the broadest spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants possible. Most of our Hydrosols are seeded, harvested, and distilled right here in Dartmouth.
Beyond skincare, they're body and spirit medicine—each single-plant and blended hydrosol invites a deeper connection with nature while offering a unique aromatic experience. Think of them as a multivitamin for your skin: the water portion of plants created during steam distillation, containing condensed plant compounds. Unlike essential oils, hydrosols are gentle enough to use directly on skin as a toner-serum hybrid, prepping and supporting your skin barrier while improving absorption of oils and creams without weight or irritation.
Hydrosols are body and spirit medicine. Being a single plant, they invite a deeper connection with that plant, while providing a unique aromatic experience. Visit each Hydrosol’s page to learn more about the full range of benefits they provide.
Salty Rose and Dewy Rose – For dry, sensitive or healthy aging skin. Heart Medicine
Calendula – For sensitive or damaged skin. Sunshine Medicine
Chamomile – For irritated, inflamed, breakout prone skin. Soothing Medicine
Frankincense - For matureskin. Grounding Medicine
Tulsi – For clarity and resilience. Clarity Medicine
Juniper & Spruce – For purification and renewal. Purifying Medicine
Sage & Rose – For grounding and balance. Wisdom Medicine
Lavender – For calm and restoration. Rest Medicine
How Best To Use
Our Hydrosols are the utilized best when layered in with our products.
MORNING
Rinse skin with water and dry, or use Oil Cleanser if desired
Mist Hydrosol - 3-5 pumps and work into the skin. You may need to work into the skin a few times. Apply almost like you would your oil layer.
Oil Serum – with skin still damp from Hydrosol, warm several drops of Serum between your palms before gently pressing into face and neck. Our Serum will help rebuild the lipid barrier, giving the skin the tools it needs to find balance. It"s also our lightest moisturizer so it might be all you need for the day.
Mist Hydrosol - spray again before final layer.
Day Balm – Use as the final layer of protection against the elements by warming a small amount in your hands and pressing into skin. Always apply to damp skin or immediately after using Serum. Can be applied over whole face and neck, including eyes and lips.
NIGHT
Oil Cleanser - Massage a generous amount (3-5 pumps) of Oil into dry skin on top of makeup (if worn). Use fingers in a circular motions, allowing the oil to release everything your skin has faced throughout the day. Move from forehead to closed eyes, then down to the neck, stimulating your lymph system. Use a warm, damp cloth to steam your face for 30 seconds. Wipe gently with a soft facecloth and proceed with Hydrosol.
Mist Hydrosol - spray 3-5 pumps and work into the skin. You may need to work into the skin a few times.
Oil Serum – mainly used in late fall/winter for added boost in night care. At night, your skin flourishes when offered water-based night care which is your Hydrosol Mist, this way you allow the skin to breathe freely, regenerate and revitalise.
