Floral Water

Hydrosol, essential oil or toner: what is the difference?

A hydrosol is the aromatic water collected alongside essential oil during plant distillation; the essential oil is the concentrated oil-soluble part of the same process. Hydrosols are gentle and usually used directly on the skin, while essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil. Shop-bought toners are formulated products that may add humectants or preservatives, so compare the ingredient list before you choose.

Choose your Florihana hydrosol by skin type and routine

This category has 94 Florihana hydrosols. Start with your skin type and routine, then pick a scent and size; the table is a shopping guide, not medical advice.

Sizes, how to use and storage

Choose 100ml travel mists, 200ml, 500ml or 1000ml glass bottles: 200ml suits daily toning, while 500ml and 1000ml suit mask soaks or shared use at home. After cleansing, spray directly or pat on with a cotton pad, soak a sheet mask for 5 to 10 minutes, or use the hydrosol as the water phase in DIY masks and creams.

• Toner: apply after cleansing, then follow with serum and cream.
• Hydrating mist: spray through the day and pat gently to absorb.
• Mask soak: soak a sheet mask and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
• DIY and hair care: use as the water phase in masks, mists and scalp care.
• Storage: keep sealed in a cool, dark place; refrigerate after opening and follow the product page date.

Buying in Hong Kong and Macau: stores, free shipping and authenticity

Order online or visit our stores: Mong Kok store, Room 1703, 17/F, Omega Plaza, 32 Dundas Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong; Macau store, Room T, 2/F, Kwok Wah Theatre Shopping Centre, 47 Rua dos Anjos, Macau. Hong Kong orders over HK$300 and Macau orders over MOP$200 ship free. Selected Florihana floral waters carry multi-buy offers; see our promotion page and each product page for the current terms.

We are the Hong Kong and Macau agent of Florihana, buying directly from France, and a member of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department No Fakes Pledge, so you can shop with confidence.

Related categories and further reading

• Florihana hydrosols range: the full brand line and bottle sizes.
• Florihana brand page: brand background, origin and organic certification.
• Essential oils: single, blend and organic essential oil options.
• Carrier and massage oils: for diluting essential oils and DIY skincare.
• Hydrosol starter guide: rose and neroli routines for humid Hong Kong weather.
• Beauty and personal care: the parent category for more skin and body care.
• Store addresses and shipping fees: visit us or check delivery details.

This page provides retail information only and is not medical advice. Floral waters are everyday care products; pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and people with long-term conditions should read the product label and consult a healthcare professional before use. Last updated: 2026-11-11.

Floral Waters — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a floral water, and how does it differ from an essential oil?

A hydrosol is the water collected when plants are distilled for essential oil; this category has 94 gentle Florihana hydrosols.

Q2: Do I need to dilute a hydrosol, and can I use it every day?

Most hydrosols are used directly, once or twice a day as a toner or mist; follow the product page for masks and DIY.

Q3: Are Florihana hydrosols suitable for sensitive skin?

Florihana holds ECOCERT, USDA Organic and JAS certification; its hydrosols are alcohol-free and preservative-free. Patch-test first.

Q4: Which hydrosol suits my skin?

Pick by need: rose for dry skin, neroli for dull skin, chamomile for sensitive skin, witch hazel for oily skin; all 94 products list it.

Q5: How is a hydrosol different from a regular facial toner?

A hydrosol is plant-distilled water; a toner is a formulated product that may add humectants or preservatives. Compare the 94 product pages.

Q6: Where is Florihana made, and what certifications does it hold?

Florihana hydrosols are made in France and imported as French originals; the brand holds ECOCERT, USDA Organic and JAS certification.

Q7: Can I drink floral water?

Some hydrosols are labelled edible natural aromas for diluted drinks; check the product page first and ask a professional if pregnant.

Q8: How should I store a hydrosol after opening?

Keep bottles in a cool, dark place; refrigerate after opening and use within the period on the product page, usually 2 to 3 months.

Q9: Where can I buy Florihana hydrosols in Hong Kong?

Order online or visit our Mong Kok and Macau stores; HK orders over HK$300 and Macau orders over MOP$200 ship free, or choose pickup.

Q10: Can I pick up my order in store?

Yes, store pickup is available; choose it at checkout. Hong Kong orders over HK$300 ship free to SF stations and lockers.

Q11: How much is shipping, and when is it free?

Hong Kong orders over HK$300 and Macau orders over MOP$200 ship free; below that the fee shows at checkout, and store pickup is an option.

Q12: How do I know the products are genuine?

We are the Hong Kong and Macau agent of Florihana and a No Fakes Pledge member; goods are genuine products bought via our French channel.

Q13: Can hydrosols be used for masks and DIY skincare?

Yes. Use hydrosols for sheet masks, mists and as the water phase in DIY creams; check the product page for ingredients and dilution.