tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489713146878716861.post1662029317566297294..comments2023-05-08T11:01:01.728-04:00Comments on The Center of Attention: Try DIY: Make your own hydrosol at homeAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14979796349297146279noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489713146878716861.post-45946275254536083992013-01-01T00:53:49.326-05:002013-01-01T00:53:49.326-05:00Thanks for checking out my blog! I am sorry that i...Thanks for checking out my blog! I am sorry that it has taken me awhile to get back to you. Life has been rolling right along and sadly, no matter how hard I try, I do not have as much time for my blog as I previously did.<br /><br />I have not made any hydrosols in quite some time, but when I did I found the resulting amount to differ with each batch. It would range from a few ounces to half a jar. <br /><br />I simmered the herbs until the ice was melted. <br /><br />I think the amount of ice determines how much hydrosol you will get. If you use a handful of ice that melts quickly, you will get a smaller amount of hydrosol. If you use a larger amount of ice that takes longer to melt, you will get more hydrosol. <br /><br />Trial and error will be your best teacher. I hope this has helped. Please let me know how they turned out!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979796349297146279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489713146878716861.post-29671782543530008052012-12-12T15:16:14.053-05:002012-12-12T15:16:14.053-05:00I am making a batch as we speak. I needed 1 cup t...I am making a batch as we speak. I needed 1 cup to make a face cream and since its the dead of winter, I used what I had on hand, based on a list I saw elsewhere. I have read dried and fresh herbs can be used. I picked sage out of my garden, used about a foot-long piece of dried rosemary, zest (no pith) of one orange, and one grapefruit, some dried lavendar, a few large sprigs of eucalyptus, and some dried rose geranium. I broke it all u with my fingers and tried to "bruise" it as best as I could. I meant to add some cedar, but I forgot. I know its a big mix, but I didn't have enough of any single plant. I also had to start with ice cubes because I didn't plan ahead enough. I have it on low, been about 20 min. Ice hasn't fully melted yet. Have more freezing in the freezer. So far I seem to have maybe 1/3-1/2 C. in the inner bowl? I am finding it difficult to get an estimate of how long I should simmer the herbs or how much I should expect to get?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489713146878716861.post-84967425978575668432012-11-25T16:34:40.256-05:002012-11-25T16:34:40.256-05:00Peel and slice the cucumber. Dehydrate it in the o...Peel and slice the cucumber. Dehydrate it in the oven or in a dehydrator. Use that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489713146878716861.post-28757920018658152652011-05-03T14:45:32.703-04:002011-05-03T14:45:32.703-04:00Hi!! Thanks for your comment. I have never tried...Hi!! Thanks for your comment. I have never tried to make cucumber, lemon or orange peel hydrosols. I always use dry plant matter/herbs, so I can only speak to that. <br /><br />If you do try this, please let me know. I am very interested in hearing how this turns outAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979796349297146279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4489713146878716861.post-17260405096616868182011-05-03T12:27:30.201-04:002011-05-03T12:27:30.201-04:00hi easy to follow recipe.
I will try it tom "...hi easy to follow recipe.<br />I will try it tom ").<br />what if i use fresh vegetable like cucumber? it has a tightening effect on the skin. are lemon and orange peels ok to use? what about guava leaves? guavas have anticeptic properties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com