Using Floral Water Instead of Purified Water and Preservative Requirements

# Using Floral Waters Instead of Purified Water

Yes, you can use floral waters such as Lavender Water and Rose Water as a substitute for purified water in your formulations. The mixing method is generally the same as when using purified water.

One important point to note, as mentioned in the product descriptions and the reply you received, is regarding preservatives. If you use floral water as the main ingredient in your formulation (typically over 60% of the total formula), you may not need to add additional preservatives. This is because these floral waters often contain preservatives added by the manufacturer to maintain their quality and prevent microbial growth.

Using floral waters can also add the natural fragrance and beneficial properties of the plant to your product, which purified water does not provide.