CAPE FYNBOS OILS – HYDROSOLS
An important “by-product” is the hydrosol from which the oil has separated. This comes through at the rate of 15-20 litres / hour for a 75kg still. Hydrosols are becoming more popular in the market.
A hydrosol is the essential oil condensate, or distillate, once the oil itself has been tapped off during the distillation process. The hydrosol will carry minute amounts of the essential oil itself but more particularly will carry the scent and flavour of they plant distilled. Hydrosols are very safe to use and are becoming more and more popular in cosmetics, skin care, and in drink and food preparation.
Cape Fynbos Oils can supply hydrosols for all of our essential oils. Our hydrosols are 100% pure and natural and a direct product of our steam distillation process.
Hydrosols are best ordered in advance of a specific distillation in order to ensure both supply and freshness of the product. Most hydrosols have a safe shelf life of 12-18 months provided they are carefully stored (cool and dark). We choose to deliver within three months of any distillation.
Our prices for hydrosols are generally in the range of R40/litre Final pricing will depend on the volume required and the packaging used. Given volumes and weight the transport costs can be significant.
When ordering hydrosols please note that availability is dependent on harvesting and distillation seasons. Our farmers will only transport hydrosols off the farm in volumes determined by the demand. It is strongly advisable to place a pre-order or perhaps even to order an annual requirement.
Uses of hydrosols
Cosmetics, Skin care, aromatherapy, soaps and shampoos, air sprays and misters, food and drinks - personal use or industry, pet care, and many more.
Cost 2024
R60/litre + packaging and courier
Volumes: MOQ is 5L. We only sell hyrdosol in 10L quantities (10L; 20L, 30L etc)
Distillation - anticipated season reflecting availability (for orders / preorders)
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Essential oil |
Common name |
Distillation date |
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Artemisia afra |
Wllde Als; Wormwood |
Spring/Summer/Autumn |
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Agathosma betulina |
Buchu |
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Agathosma crenulata |
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Coleonema album |
Cape May |
Sept/October |
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Eriocephalus africanus |
African Snowbush |
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Eriocephalus punctulatus |
Cape Chamomile |
August |
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Eriocephalus tenuipes |
Kouga Snowbush |
April |
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Helichrysum odoratissimum |
African Immortelle |
December / June |
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Helichrysum patulum |
Imphepho |
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Helichrysum petiolare |
Silver Everlasting |
December / June |
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Helichrysum splendidum |
Cape Gold |
December - May |
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Lavandula abrialis |
Lavender |
January |
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Lavandula angustifolia |
True lavender |
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Melaleuca alternifolia |
Tea tree |
Usually late summer |
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Pelargonium graveolens |
Rose geranium |
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Pelargonium panduriforme |
Balsam-scented geranium |
Spring |
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Pentzia dentata |
Eendepootkaroo |
Spring |
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Pteronia incana |
Firebush |
Spring |
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Salvia chamalaegnea |
Blue Mountain Sage |
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Rosemary (cineole) |
Tuscan Blue |
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Rosemary (verbenone) |
Creeping Rosemary |