What’s The Difference?: Lavender Hydrosol vs. Lavender Spray
Comparing Lavender Spray vs. Lavender Hydrosol
Lavender is one of the most versatile plants, offering incredible benefits for relaxation, skincare, and home use. If you love the calming scent of lavender, you’ve likely come across lavender spray and lavender hydrosol—but what’s the difference, and when should you use one over the other? Let’s break it down!
What is Lavender Spray?
Lavender spray is a water-based mist infused with lavender essential oil. This means it carries the potent aroma of lavender and has a longer-lasting fragrance compared to hydrosol. The essential oil is blended with water and a little bit of alcohol to disperse the scent.
Hambly Farm Lavender Spray is has a delightful, light, and clean scent that offers a rejuvenating sensory experience. Hand-crafted with clean, all-natural ingredients, including estate-grown lavender essential oil, this Lavender Spray is used to calm, refresh, and rejuvenate your space, around your home, and even for your pets. Allow yourself a minute or two to indulge in a touch of everyday luxury, transforming your space into a tranquil haven where your mind can slow down, allowing yourself to recenter in an otherwise hectic or stressful time.
Best Uses for Lavender Spray:
🌿 Room Freshener – Spritz in the air to naturally freshen up any space.
🛏️ Linen & Pillow Mist – Spray on your pillows or sheets for a calming bedtime routine.
🚗 Car Freshener – Keep your car smelling fresh and soothing.
🧘 Meditation & Yoga Spray – Create a calm atmosphere in your space.
👕 Fabric & Clothing Spray – Lightly mist clothes before wearing for a relaxing and refreshing scent throughout the day.
🐶 Pet-Safe Perfume - A delightful aroma that won’t harm your furry friends!
Other uses
Benefits of Lavender Spray:
✅ Stronger scent that lingers longer.
✅ A natural alternative to synthetic air fresheners.
✅ Provides an instant sense of calm and relaxation.
What is Lavender Hydrosol?
Lavender hydrosol is the infused water created from the steam distillation of lavender that extracts essential oil. Hydrosol contains all the plant’s therapeutic properties, but in a gentle floral water form, making it ideal for direct skin contact and more delicate uses.
A multi-purpose spray for skin care and home use, Hambly Farms small-batch Lavender Hydrosol has an earthy, sweet scent that is calming, cooling, and refreshing. It’s packed with lavender plant nutrients that are beneficial for your skin, naturally hydrating and soothing irritated skin.
Best Uses for Lavender Hydrosol:
🌸 Facial Toner – Refresh and hydrate your skin with a natural, soothing mist.
☀️ Sunburn & Skin Irritation Relief – Spritz on sun-exposed skin or bug bites for a cooling effect.
🌬️ Cooling Body Mist – Keep a bottle in your bag to refresh on hot days or during “hot flashes”.
🦟 Natural Bug Repellent - Don’t like bugs? This is your secret, non-toxic weapon!
🐶 Pet Freshener – A safe, natural way to deodorize pet bedding or gently mist your furry friend.
🌿 Aromatherapy & Meditation – Spray in the air for a light, calming scent without overpowering the space.
🧺 Gentle Fabric & Room Spray – Lightly mist on curtains, couches, or yoga mats for a soft lavender aroma.
Also great for: Natural Dry Shampoo, Cleaning Glass and Surfaces, & Adding to Laundry Rinse or Steam Iron.
Benefits of Lavender Hydrosol:
✅ Gentle enough for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
✅ Naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
✅ Safe for children and pets.
✅ Refreshing and cooling, perfect for warm weather.
Which One Should You Choose?
The answer depends on your needs! If you want a strong, long-lasting lavender scent, go for Lavender Spray. If you’re looking for a more delicate, skin-safe mist with therapeutic benefits, Lavender Hydrosol is the way to go.
Pro tip: Keep both on hand to enjoy the full range of lavender’s magic! 💜
Which do you use more often? Let us know!