Gentle Tilia cordata hydrosol with sweet floral, honeyed notes. A calming, hydrating botanical toner ideal for sensitive skin, sleep, and emotional balance.
Botanical Name: Tilia Cordata.
Family Name: Malvaceae.
Common Name: Little leaf Linden, Small-leaved Lime, Small-leaved linden, and Little-leaf Basswood.
INCI: Tilia Cordata Flowers Hydrosol.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
Parts Used: Flowers.
Odor: Soft sweet, honey and Vanilla, floral sweet undertone.
Appearance: Clear.
Country of Origin: Bulgaria.
Tilia cordata Hydrosol, commonly known as Linden Blossom Hydrosol or Small-Leaved Linden Floral Water, is one of the most soothing, comforting, and emotionally delicate hydrosols in botanical skincare. Distilled from the fragrant blossoms of the linden tree, a sacred European tree beloved for centuries in herbal medicine, this hydrosol carries a unique blend of calming floral sweetness, soft herbal nuance, and a warm honey-like undertone that makes it exceptional for beauty rituals, emotional balance, and holistic wellness.
Produced through slow steam distillation of freshly harvested Tilia cordata blossoms, this hydrosol captures the plant’s gentle water-soluble actives—including flavonoids, mucilage compounds, and calming volatile molecules—creating a hydrosol that is light, nurturing, and suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.
It contains no alcohol, preservatives, or added fragrance, offering a pure botanical distillate of remarkable softness and versatility.
Aroma & Sensory Profile
Tilia cordata Hydrosol has a tender, comforting scent reminiscent of warm summer evenings under linden trees in full bloom.
Aroma characteristics:
Soft sweet floral
Hints of honey and vanilla
Gentle herbal undertones
Warm, soothing, deeply relaxing
Its aroma is subtle yet emotionally enveloping, making it one of the most beloved hydrosols for sleep, anxiety relief, and emotional nurturing.
Skincare Benefits
Linden blossom is rich in natural mucilage, antioxidants, and soothing compounds, making this hydrosol ideal for sensitive, mature, dry, stressed, or irritated skin.
1. Deeply Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory
Linden Blossom hydrosol calms redness, irritation, and reactivity.
It is excellent for:
Rosacea
Eczema-prone skin
Post-sun exposure
Windburn or cold-irritated skin
2. Hydrating & Softening
Its natural polysaccharides help retain moisture, leaving the skin soft, plumped, and refreshed.
3. Anti-Aging & Rejuvenating
Rich in antioxidants, it helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and improves overall luminosity.
4. Gentle Toner for Sensitive Skin
Maintains skin pH, tightens pores slightly, and supports a balanced, even complexion.
5. Excellent for Delicate or Stressed Skin
Its gentle, cushiony nature makes it suitable for individuals with reactive or fragile skin who cannot tolerate essential oils.
Aromatherapy & Emotional Benefits
Tilia cordata Hydrosol is renowned for its calming, comforting, and emotionally grounding qualities, making it one of the top hydrosols for psychological well-being.
It is traditionally used to:
Ease anxiety, emotional tension, and overwhelm
Promote relaxation and emotional release
Encourage restful, deeper sleep
Support meditation and quiet contemplation
Sprayed on the face, body, linens, or throughout the home, it creates an atmosphere of peace, clarity, and gentle serenity.
How to Use
Facial toner: Use after cleansing to soothe and hydrate
Linen & pillow spray: Enhances relaxation and sleep
Body mist: Hydrates skin and perfumes lightly
After-sun care: Cools and calms irritated areas
Hair mist: Adds shine and softness while lightly scenting
Meditation & yoga spray: Promotes grounding and inner stillness
Children’s calming mist: Gentle enough for young and sensitive individuals
Use throughout the day as needed to refresh, moisturize, and restore emotional balance.
Useful life of 2 years.