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1. 1. You can map the effect of essential oils to flower water pure dew, the concentration of flower water pure dew is about (essential oil) 0.008%
   2. The concentration of flower water pure lotion is safer and gentler in use. You can use mouthwash to test the concentration of different brands
   3. Application of flower water pure lotion: facial mask, eye mask, plant lotion, essence, slimming film, aromatherapy drinking ............
   4. After opening, put it in the refrigerator and use it up within six months.
   5. Pure dew has a low concentration of active ingredients and is water-soluble, so it is less stable in storage and easier to breed microorganisms. Therefore, manufacturers often add antibacterial preservatives. The real flower water hydrosol does not need to add any preservatives and any substances.
   6. The most important thing is how to identify true and false flower water pure dew.

Essential oils are the main material for aromatherapy. This aromatic substance with a strong aroma is synthesized by natural plant cells. In fact, plants themselves are manufacturers of natural substances. They are exposed to light and darkness and the sun, and draw energy from them. Then form particles of carbohydrates, protein and fat. These are the essence, also known as crude oil. The essence is the secretion of cells in the plant. These secretions may exist in the leaves, trunks, peels, bark, petals or other parts of plants. . Once broken, it will immediately release the essence with a unique smell.

There are many ways to extract pure essential oils , and the method used depends on the type of plant. The most commonly used method is distillation. Others include solvent extraction, pressing, liposuction, etc. Generally, most essential oils are extracted by distillation It is derived from the essence of plants. The purity of essential oils is very high, and they are very volatile. Once exposed to air, they will evaporate quickly. This is one of the reasons why essential oils have a strong and rapid effect. Due to its high volatility, Essential oils must be stored in sealed and opaque bottles to prevent UV rays from destroying its structure.

The natural structure of pure essential oils is very complicated. The multiple substances contained in them work together to balance the influence of each other, making essential oils very versatile and most of them are very safe. If two or more essential oils are used in combination, their The ingredients interact with each other, making the curative effect more effective than any single essential oil. The most famous one is lavender. Any kind of essential oil mixed with it can enhance the natural curative effect of the essential oil itself. Essential oils are easily dissolved in oily substances But it is not soluble in water. It is soluble in vegetable base oil and also soluble in alcohol.

Distillation extraction  -  are the primary method of essential oil extracted from a plant body , when subjected to distillation , must be heated plant tissue, plant cell so that cell wall rupture , so as to release the state of the steam in the essence of stored cells.

Distillation is the main method for extracting essential oils from plants. In fact, according to many medical books, distillation is the only method for extracting essential oils, and those obtained by other methods are called essence or original essence.

In the distillation method, the plant tissue must be heated. There are two heating methods: put the plant tissue in water and then heat the water to a boil, or put the plant tissue on a shelf or a net and heat the water under the plant. The steam passes through the plant tissue.
Leaves, branches, peels , berries, petals and other plant tissues can all be distilled.
Direct distillation: The water-containing plant tissue method, called the direct distillation; , 

Steam distillation method: Let steam pass through the plant tissues placed on the grid, which is called steam distillation. 

Both of these distillation methods can rupture the cell walls of plant cells and release the essence stored in the cells in the form of steam. This refined steam will mix with water vapor, enter a cooling tube together, then return to a liquid state, and finally be collected in a larger bottle. Water vapor will condense into water, and essence will condense into essential oils. Essential oils are lighter than water, so they can be easily separated and collected from the water layer. Some water layers also have high value and can be sold under the name "flower water, pure dew" or "herbal water". The French call these distilled liquids "hydrosols."

For one or two plants, the essential oil extracted by the distillation method is not obvious, but turns into rose hydrosol or orange blossom hydrosol, which is called by-product. At this time, adsorption or solvent extraction can be used to extract the essence in these by-products, and it can also be used to extract the essence contained in the delicate petal tissue.

At the latest in the tenth century, the technology of distillation has been very sophisticated, and people already know the use of distillation to extract essential oils. The birthplace of distillation technology may be Persia; people used these essential oils as perfumes (Arabic Shakespeare perfume). However, recently archaeologists have dug up some stills in Italy. These antiquities prove that the Romans have long known the technique of distillation, and the Persians improved their technique.

In areas with relatively backward technology, as well as in the small-scale production of essential oils in the European countryside, the distillation equipment used now is similar to before. In areas where essential oils are produced on a large scale, people have made distillation devices larger and more complex, but the basic principles are still the same. Modern instruments are mostly made of stainless steel in order to avoid contamination of the pure substances distilled out and to obtain better quality of essential oils
(although this has not been confirmed). The ability to produce high-quality essential oils suitable for aromatherapy has a very close relationship with distillation technology: factors such as distillation temperature and distillation time are closely related to the quality of essential oils.

Liposuction extraction / solvent extraction  -  is a commonly used method in the traditional perfume industry. It extracts high-purity essence from very delicate petals, which can also be called scented oil or original essence. This method is directly extracted from plants and is very time-consuming And the cost is very high, so the value of the extracted essence is also very high. The original essential oil obtained by liposuction is very thick. Its aroma and curative effect are very strong, and only a small amount of it can be achieved Powerful. They are usually colored, heavy and viscous. They may condense into a solid at room temperature, but they will melt if held in the hand for a few minutes.

Squeezing and extraction  -  most of the essential oils of citrus plants are extracted by squeezing. By pressing the peel, you can get essential oils and a little juice. As long as the juice sits for a while, the essential oils will surface