Plant Therapy Organic Helichrysum Hydrosol Review

I need a distraction from looking up and shopping for things I don't need so blogging it it. What am I shopping for? Duo Chrome eyeshadows. They are always my favorite shades in whatever palettes they have come in and I've had a palette MAC palette with empty slots for almost forever...so I figured I would fill it out a little bit..but I really don't need to/shouldn't. Maybe I will just start slow...

But back to the review at hand. 

Plant Therapy claims:

Distilled from the flowering top of the Helichrysum italicum plant, our Organic Helichrysum Hydrosol is USDA Certified Organic and bottled without any additional additives, ensuring a completely pure and natural product. With a honeyed, herbal, earthy aroma, Organic Helichrysum Hydrosol is helpful for soothing skin irritations from outdoor pests, plants, and other threats or irritants. It also works well as a toner to help purify and balance the skin as well as ease dryness or redness. Use this hydrosol as a cold compress to help soothe sore muscles. 

Hydrosols are the aromatic remains following a plant’s steam distillation process. They consist entirely of cellular botanical water, which includes unique water-soluble compounds that provide each hydrosol with distinct characteristics and benefits. Use these gentle, delicately scented waters directly on the skin for individuals of all ages, spritz onto water-safe fabrics, or add to your favorite DIY body care formulations. 

We recommend that all hydrosols be stored in the refrigerator from the time of purchase.

I've never used Helichrysum Essential oil because it's expensive and I haven't really felt I need to add it to my already out of control collection  but the hydrosol is a little more affordable at $12.95. I also usually only have one hydro at a time ( right now I have Lavender too). I like hydrosols. They are like all natural toners/room sprays that are good for a variety of things. 

Some of them smell great. This one smells like BBQ. It really is strange smelling. But it's not super strong and the smell dissipates pretty quickly. 

So what is it good for? 

Bug bites. Although I haven't really tried it for that, I'm sure it would be amazing on bug bites. I don't have any problems with dryness or redness...so IDK about that. I'm sure it is amazing for that though. I've read of other people having good luck with it for dry and red skin.

I have found it's good for mild pain. Very temporarily, at least during the day. Sometimes I do a lot more jumping around/up and down the stairs then my body would like me to do. And it can bother my knees. When I'm not being lazy I grab this out the fridge and spray/rub it on. The cold is very nice and soothing. And really does soothe pain. I find the effects wear off if I don't sit down somewhere It does have the best effect if you apply it right before bed. I wake up with my joints feeling brand new. 

That's my most favorite use for it. Other times I'll use it like a toner. But the BBQ smoky smell is not my favorite smell to have sitting on my face. But I will sometimes just spray it on for some refreshment and because it is good for your skin. 

It works nicely on burns, any kind of scrape or cut/boo boo. Definitely heals everything quickly. 

Despite the smell, I really like it and after I try all the other ones, would definitely repurchase. I think it might a staple. Who knew?