INTRODUCTION TO AROMATIC WATERS

Aromatic waters are clear aqueous

solution saturated with volatile Oils

Rose oil, Peppermint oil, or other

aromatic or volatile substances
eg. camphor.

Their odors and taste depends on drugs

or volatile substances from which they
are prepared.
 Aromatic waters may be used for perfuming,
flavoring or for special purposes.

1. Camphor water has been used as the vehicle in

ophthalmic solutions owning to its ability to
contribute refreshing, stimulating effect to the
preparation.
2. Hamamelis water known as witch hazel is
employed as a rub, perfume and as an astringent
in
various cosmetic preparations, particularly in
after-shave lotions.
AROMATIC WATER TYPES

440tt404
(40 times stronger)

AROMATIC WATER PREPARATION

DISTILLATION MEANING:

TO HEAT THE LIQUID UNTIL IT BECOMES

A GAS AND THE COLLECTING THE LIQUID

THAT FORMS WHEN

MEANING THE GAS COOL
IN MALAY:

MENYULING
SOLUTION MEANING:

LIQUID IN WHICH THE SOLID

HAS BEEN DISSOLVED
MEANING IN MALAY:
LARUTAN
 VOLATILE OIL
+
15GM TALC
+
1000ML PURIFIED WATER