Oh frankincense hydrosol how I love thee! This MYSTical (pun intended) essence in a bottle is my go-to anytime of day. Definitely first thing in the morning. Another spritz mid-morning. A little pick-me-up spray late afternoon. Always a good soaking after washing my face at night. Frankincense is astringent, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory. When we use it on our skin, it tightens, assists in fighting breakouts, and reduces the appearance of fine lines. I think most people use their frankincense hydrosol in their facial care routine. But I’m here to give you some other ideas because it’s truly the most versatile elixir in my lineup.
Itchy from bugbites? Eczema? Spray frankincense hydrosol on those irritated areas for a cooling, soothing relief.
Like relaxing baths? Pour a little in your tub before getting in and breathe in the resinous sweet serenity.
Sore throat? Spray 3-4 pumps in the back of your throat. Does it taste good? No! Does it work? Heck yes! Will it hurt you? Absolutely not! It’s literally distilled water with just the powerhouse water soluble compounds of frankincense resin. We don’t use any additives in our hydrosol.
Sunburned? Generously mist your burnt bits for instant soothing and hydration. Your skin is THIRSTY after all that sun.
Like face masks? Mix up your favorite DIY face mask with frankincense hydrosol instead of water. Game changer!
Use a diffuser? Instead of filling your cool mist diffuser with water, add frankincense hydrosol to create a spa-like feel to your home.
Maybe you have some other ideas? Hydrosols are so gentle, yet so beneficial, and there are SO MANY uses. Leave a comment if you’d like to share yours.