Herbal Hydrosols

When making essential oil, steam is passed through the herbs, and a tiny trickle of oil comes out.  The rest is glorious herb infused steam (now water again) that has a zillion uses!  Sage hydrosol is germicidal, perfect for cleaning counter tops and purifying the air.  Lavender hydrosol is so mild you can use it as a facial toner, and so strong you can wash vegetables in it to remove pesticide residue.  Mildly astringent yarrow is great for mature skin, tiny broken capillaries, and acne.