Botanica Gaia Lavender Hydrosol Toner | Artisan Distilled | Lavandula angustifolia

Specifications

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Listed INCI: Lavandula angustifolia flowers hydrosol — confirm standardized complete INCI
• Plant part: Flowers
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Country of origin: United States
• Appearance: Not specified
• Odour: Not specified
• Preservation: Described as wasabi-root and deodorized-ginger derived; full composition not provided
• Shelf life claim: Two years; validation required

Confirm pH, microbial limits, preservative identity and concentration, packaging compatibility, storage conditions and supported shelf life.

Aromatic Profile

No controlled odour specification is supplied. This hydrosol should be evaluated against an approved batch and should not be assumed to reproduce the profile or intensity of Lavender essential oil.

Quality Direction

• Define an acceptable odour and appearance range from retained approved batches.
• Investigate sour, fermented, musty or otherwise altered sensory notes.
• Treat significant change during storage as a possible stability or contamination signal.

Formulation & Usage

Lavender hydrosol is a predominantly water-based distillate, not Lavender essential oil. Its volatile composition and concentration must be supported by product-specific analytical data rather than transferred from essential-oil literature.

Formulation Guidance

• Verify pH and microbial release criteria for every batch.
• Validate preservative efficacy in the final formula and package.
• Support the two-year shelf life through stability, microbiological and in-use testing.
• Use hygienic manufacturing and filling controls appropriate to high-water cosmetics.

Applications

Facial & Body Care

• Botanical toner or facial mist after finished-product safety assessment
• Water phase in gels, masks and light emulsions
• Body mists and after-cleansing products

Haircare

• Scalp and hair mists after preservation validation
• Water-based conditioning products
• Short-contact botanical treatments

Quality Control

• Use as a cosmetic ingredient, not sterile water
• Re-test after formula, process or packaging changes
• Maintain batch traceability and microbial release criteria

Safety

Water-based botanical product. Safety and shelf life depend on the complete formula, preservative system, manufacturing hygiene and final packaging.

• For external cosmetic use only; do not ingest.
• Patch test before routine facial use.
• Avoid eyes and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
• Do not use if appearance, odour or package integrity changes.
• Confirm and declare the complete preservative INCI.
• Do not rely on a two-year shelf life without supporting test data.