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hydrosol

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hy·dro·sol  (hdr-sôl, -sl, -sl)
n.
A colloid with water as the dispersing medium.
hydro·solic (-slk) adj.
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The latest trend in the world of "natural" and "organic" personal care products is to add "organic water" to conventional chemicals and then market the item as "all natural" and "organic:' Water in a product might be identified as hydrosols, infusions, juices, or gels.
A double standard for personal care products? by Kaye, Diana / Mothering
Application of liniments, analgesics, plant hydrosols, and essential oil blends immediately after the cupping will enable the absorption of the product deep into the tissue.
Massage cupping therapy: revitalizing an ancient art by Shannon, Anita / New Life Journal
Several major cosmetic companies are using floral waters, hydrosols (steam passed through plant material), and other organic "infusions" to artificially inflate the "organic" content of their products.
What's in your "organic" shampoo? by Burr, Elizabeth T. / Mothering
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