Someone asked recently if there is a difference between a floral water and a hydrolate. Her question reminded me of the fun I had researching this topic when I first started making moisturizers. Finding information in books and on the web were certainly enjoyable, but the most fun of all was to drive to Les Grondines, Quebec, and visit Alixir, a producer of essential oils and hydrolates. Below is a short description of how the three products are made, but do spend time to find more about these amazing products and properties yourself.
