Restorative Hydration Layer
Choose the water-to-glycerin ratio, then seal with an occlusive layer.
Recipe Ingredient InformationLighterMore humectant pull
Overall Feel
Lower glycerin feels lighter and less tacky. Higher glycerin increases water-binding feel but must be sealed properly to avoid stickiness or drag.
Current 100 ml batch: 80 ml rose water or water • 20 ml glycerin.
Ingredients
- Main
- 80 ml Rose Water or Water
- 20 ml Vegetable Glycerin
Method
- Add: Add Rose Water or Water to a clean bottle.
- Add: Add Vegetable Glycerin.
- Combine: Cap and shake until fully combined.
Storage & Use
- Because this is water-based and unpreserved, make small batches and use promptly.
- Keep the bottle and tools clean to reduce contamination risk.
- Use after washing, before any butter, balm, or oil-sealing step.
Comedogenic Considerations
- This is not an oil-led recipe. Comedogenic load is driven mainly by what you seal over it, not by the hydration layer itself.
Notes
- Formula range: 70–90% rose water or water • 10–30% vegetable glycerin.
- Reference point: 100 ml batch = 80 ml rose water or water + 20 ml vegetable glycerin.