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Lotus Hydrosol

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Size: 100 ML

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Lotus Hydrosol

Lotus Hydrosol – also called lotus floral water or sacred lotus water – is the aromatic water collected when the flowers of the lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) are steam-distilled. It is a hydrosol: mostly water, carrying the lotus's soft, light, sweet-floral scent and a gentle, fresh character. We supply it for external cosmetic use – as a facial mist and toner, in light formulations, and in aromatherapy.

Unlike an essential oil, a hydrosol is gentle and used as it is, not diluted – you mist it straight onto the skin. Because it is water-based, we preserve it with sodium benzoate (not more than 1.5%) so it holds its shelf life, and we state that openly rather than calling it preservative-free. We make it here in India, steam-distilling lotus flowers ourselves, and ship it in bulk with a certificate of analysis for every batch. The full INCI, the preservative and the pH are stated on the technical documents, so what goes on your label matches what is in the drum.

Lotus Hydrosol Benefits

Everyday Hydration

Lotus hydrosol makes a light, refreshing facial mist. Spritzed over the face, it settles as a fine, weightless spray that leaves skin feeling fresh, hydrated and comfortable, without any heaviness or stickiness. It is water-based and mild, so it is easy to reach for any time skin feels dry or tired – through the day, or after cleansing.

Gentle Toning Water

Lotus flower water is a recognised skin toner – that is its listed cosmetic role. Swept over the skin after cleansing, it removes the last traces of cleanser, leaves the skin feeling fresh and balanced, and readies it for a serum or moisturiser. Alcohol-free and gentle, it tones without any tight, stripped-out feeling, and its soft scent is a bonus.

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Fresh, Clean Feel

A mist of lotus water leaves skin feeling fresh, soft and lightly hydrated rather than dry or tight. Its water-light texture sinks in at once, with no oily film, so it sits happily under serums, moisturisers or makeup. That clean, weightless finish is a large part of why floral waters have been a skincare staple for so long.

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Delicate Lotus Scent

Lotus is prized for its scent – a soft, light, sweet-floral aroma with the serene, calming character the sacred lotus is known for. A spritz leaves both skin and air delicately scented, which is why lotus water is a favourite in face mists and aromatherapy sprays alike. It is a gentle, understated fragrance that is easy to build a range around.

Lotus Hydrosol Uses

Facial Toner

Lotus water is at its best as a facial mist or toner. Used on its own or as the water base of one, it brings light hydration, a fresh-toned feel and a soft floral scent, and because it is gentle, it goes on neat, straight from the bottle. It suits leave-on mists, setting sprays and gentle toners.

Skincare Products

In creams, gels, lotions and light moisturisers, lotus water goes into the water phase in place of some or all of the plain water, carrying its toning, hydrating character and a soft floral note into the formula. It is water-based and easy to work with; just account for its own preservative and pH, and keep your finished product properly preserved.

Aromatherapy

Lotus water's soft, calming floral scent makes it ideal for aromatherapy mists, body sprays and room or linen sprays. Alcohol-free and gentle, it leaves no stain or residue, and blended with rose, lavender or neroli hydrosols, it builds a delicate floral spray. It is a simple way to bring a soft, relaxing scent to a space.

Cosmetic Products

Handle lotus water as a water-phase ingredient. It can replace part or all of the water in a formula, bringing its scent, toning and fresh character; add it to the water phase and keep normal cool, hygienic handling. It is preserved with sodium benzoate, which works best in acidic formulas, so check your finished product's pH and preservation.

How to Use

Facial Mist

Linen Spray

After-Sun Soother

Makeup Setting Spray

Aromatherapy Boost

Product Specifications

Product Name	Lotus Hydrosol
Botanical Name / Inci Name	Nelumbo nucifera Flower Water
Product Category	Hydrosol
Country of Origin	India
Method of Extraction/ Production	Steam Distillation
Plant Part Used	Lotus Flowers
CAS No	85085-51-2
HSN No	3301.29
Common Names	Lotus Floral Water, Sacred Lotus Water
Blends Well With	Rose Hydrosol, Lavender Hydrosol, Neroli
Application	Topical (Skin, Hair), Aromatherapy
Grade	Cosmetic Grade
Color and Appearance	Transparent
Aroma	Light Floral, Sweet
Form	Liquid
Solubility	Soluble in water
Main Ingredients	Lotus Flower Distillate, Purified Water
Shelf Life	1 year when stored properly
Specific Gravity	0.995–1.005 @ 20 °C
Refractive Index	1.330–1.340 @ 20 °C
Optical Rotation	–1° to +1° @ 20 °C
Certificate	COA (Certificate of Analysis), MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Storage Instructions	Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, in a tightly sealed dark glass container.
Product Datasheet	Available upon request
Safety Data Sheet	Available upon request

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Raasa Oils: Your Trusted Bulk Supplier & Manufacturer of Lotus Hydrosol

An Indian product, made here. We steam-distil lotus flowers ourselves, in bulk, at our facility in India — so you buy the hydrosol from the people who actually make and drum it, and every consignment traces back to its batch and its certificate.

From a sample to a production run. Start with a small pack. Sizes run from a hundred millilitres to ten kilograms, with larger volumes filled to order, so you can put the hydrosol through your own formulation and stability trials before you scale up.

Documented, and honestly preserved. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, a safety data sheet and a technical data sheet. Because a hydrosol is water-based, we preserve it with sodium benzoate (not more than 1.5%) and say so plainly, rather than badging a preserved product as preservative-free.

Sold as what it is. We sell lotus water for what it honestly is — a gentle cosmetic and aromatherapy water for external use, a mist and a toner, not a medicine. We describe the hydrating, toning feel and the soft scent it genuinely gives, and leave the medical claims off.

Certified and reachable. We hold ISO and GMP certification and supply Indian manufacturers and export buyers alike. And whatever you are formulating, you get a real person who can answer a technical question — the pH, the preservative, how it behaves in a formula — rather than a contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is lotus hydrosol?

The aromatic water from steam-distilling lotus flowers (Nelumbo nucifera) — also called lotus floral water. A light, water-based cosmetic mist with a soft floral scent, for external use.

Do I need to dilute lotus hydrosol?

No, A hydrosol is already dilute water, used as it is — mist it straight onto the skin, or use it as the water base in a formula.

How is lotus hydrosol preserved?

With sodium benzoate at not more than 1.5%, it holds its shelf life. Store it cool, dark and tightly sealed.

Is lotus hydrosol the same as lotus essential oil or absolute?

No, this is the flower water — mild, water-based and used neat. Lotus absolute is a concentrated aromatic and a different, far pricier product.

How long does lotus hydrosol keep?

About 12 months stored cool, dark and sealed. Keep the bottle closed and handle it hygienically.

Can I order a sample before committing to bulk?

Yes, take a small pack, test it in your own formulation, and scale up once you are satisfied.

Disclaimer

Lotus Hydrosol is a gentle cosmetic water for external use as a facial mist, toner, aromatherapy spray or in formulations. It is not a food, a medicine or a supplement, and nothing here is medical advice or a treatment claim. It is preserved with sodium benzoate; patch test before first use, and store cool, dark and sealed.

Caution

For external cosmetic use only; do not swallow, and keep away from the eyes and from children. Mist it onto the skin or use it in a formulation as supplied — it does not need diluting. Patch test on the inner forearm first, stop if irritation occurs, and store the hydrosol cool, dark and sealed.