Hydrosols have a wide variety of uses, though use in the form of a sprayer is the most common and popular way. Below is a list of favorite ways to use hydrosols, and hopefully it will inspire you to come up with ideas of your own. Be advised, though, that while hydrosols are generally considered safer and less concentrated then essential oils, safety guidelines should still be adhered to. Hydrosols can be mixed together to achieve greater synergism between the individual scents. Try it yourself and create unique aromatic combinations.

Facial Spray: Close your eyes and lightly mist your face. | Body Spray: Lightly mist your body to feel cooled and refreshed. Depending on the aromatic intensity of the hydrosol used, your body will be left lightly fragranced. | Gentle Hair Fragrancing Spray: Mist your hair to leave it hydrated and lightly fragranced. | Deodorant Spray: Mist under arms and as needed elsewhere (avoid directly spraying genitals) to help prevent body odor. | Foot Spray: Mist the tops and bottoms of feet to help control foot odor and to refresh your feet. | Linen Spray: Use hydrosols to freshen and fragrance sheets, towels and other linens. | Car Freshening Spray: Mist the interior of your car, avoiding polished, painted and fragile surfaces. | Garment Freshening Spray: Lightly spray clothes (avoid sensitive and delicate fabrics) to impart a gentle aroma and to help eliminate unpleasant musty, smoky or other odors. | Calming Spray: Mist your room, body and face using hydrosols that are reported to help reduce stress and anxiety. | Facial Toner: Rose and Lavender Hydrosols make wonderful toners. | Men's Aftershave: Hydrosols can be adapted for use as a men's aftershave. | Personal Care Recipes: Enhance your lotion, cream, room mist and other recipes that call for water. Substitute skin-safe hydrosols for the water called for in your recipes. | Finger Bowl: Hydrosol can be used in place of water within finger bowls.