Distillates , also called hydrosols are commonly used as room fresheners, skin toners and as ingredients in skin care products. Our distillates are available both wholesale and retail. These are great for spritzing on the skin as a body spray. You can also use them on your face or in your hair. Their slight acidic nature helps restore the acid mantle of your skin. Larger sizes also available.

Distillates are a seasonal product, contact us for availability or requests. We normally sell our 1 and 2 ounce bottles with a preservativefor consumer use but sell larger sizes without a preservative. Please keep unpreserved distillates in the refrigerator.  Although herbal distillates do come off the still sterile, it is very likely that bacteria and fungus fall into the open container during collection. Shelf life varies greatly depending upon handling and usage. If you plan to keep the hydrosol for awhile please add a preservative or order with one. Hydrosols are great to use as is or as an ingredient in toners, lotions, creams and more. Colorado Aromatics uses these in toners, lotions and creams.

Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens Engelm) - a subtle woodsy (masculine) smell. Great used  in an aftershave. Helps with stress. 

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Lemon balm should have a sweet, light, lemony aroma without being citrusy.  Lemon balm distillate has many skin benefits especially for oily skin, or it can be enjoyed diluted in a drink (but make sure to order it fresh without a preservative for drinking). Melissa is great for rashes and irritated skin.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) This distillate has a potent catnip smell! The herb has a reputation for repelling insects. It should be a great base for formulating insect repellants.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) A pleasant fruity, floral, herby aroma. Clary sage is known for its many curative properties including joint and muscle pain. Also try it as a spray for improving mood or for hot flashes.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) This distillate has a very strong aroma with some essential oil floating on top. Try it for anti-aging formulas. As a drink it may help obesity - again be sure it does not have preservatives in it for ingestion.

Lavender (Lavandula sp) We grow alot of lavender on our farm and I just love this hydrosol. It is a combination of all the different lavenders we have. I keep a small spritzer in my pocket to use throughout the day. Many customers also buy this as well as rose for use on airplanes to hydrate the face. 

Rose (Rosa sp) We have put in a variety of roses on our farm that were chosen for their aromatic properties rather than their long stemmed flowers. Rose is great for skin hydration as well as mood. Many people like to use it after a yoga session to restore balance.  This also makes a great 'little girl's perfume' as it is very light.

Mint (Mentha sp) I make this distillate from a variety of mints I grow including chocolate mint. The aroma is very strong and great for the sinuses. This is a great cooling mist for summer.

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Cooling, astringent and hydrating, cucumber is an old standby in skin care. Did you put cucumber slices on your eyes when you were a teen? You can get that same cooling feeling spritzing cucumber distillate on your face.

Also available with special request:  Winter Savory, Calendula, Hyssop Officinalis, Sage, Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, and possibly others, just ask. Supplies are limited during winter/spring months.

Note: Colorado Aromatics Distillates/Hydrosols are tested for presence of bacterial and fungal contamination.