Why We Never Use Plain Water in Skincare (and What We Use Instead)
Jessica Wellness Chooses Botanicals Over Water
At Jessica Wellness, we believe skincare should deliver more than just hydration — it should nourish, protect, and elevate your daily ritual. While many skincare products use plain water (aqua) as their main ingredient, we take a different approach. Instead of water, our formulations are crafted with botanicals such as hydrosols and aloe vera, ensuring every drop carries therapeutic benefits.
“Every ingredient has a purpose. With botanicals, the water phase becomes an active contributor to your skin health, not just a filler.”
Why Not Plain Water?
Water hydrates temporarily, but once it evaporates, it can leave the skin drier than before. In contrast, hydrosols, aloe vera, and botanical extracts provide hydration alongside phytonutrients, antioxidants, and soothing compounds that support long-term skin health.
The Sensory & Therapeutic Difference
Hydrosols — the aromatic waters from plant distillation — carry micro-molecules of essential oils and water-soluble plant compounds. This gives them aroma-therapeutic benefits, mild astringent effects, and soothing actions on sensitive skin.
Aloe vera gel, rich in polysaccharides, has been shown to improve skin barrier function, accelerate wound healing, and enhance hydration. By using these botanicals in place of water, our products offer layers of nourishment and luxury with every use.
A luxurious blend of White Rose Hydrosol, Kumkumadi Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Kelp, Snow Mushroom, and Ceramides. Designed to hydrate deeply, support elasticity, and brighten the complexion naturally.
Infused with Rose de Mai Hydrosol, Rose Hydrosol, and Jasmine Hydrosol, this tonic balances and refreshes the skin while indulging the senses in delicate floral notes.
Our award-winning Vitamin C serum combines Vanilla Hydrosol, Aloe Vera Gel, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E. It brightens, protects, and firms the skin while delivering stable, potent antioxidants.
Added Benefits of Botanicals
- Soothing: Aloe vera reduces redness and supports skin recovery.
- Antioxidant: Hydrosols and plant extracts provide natural defense against oxidative stress.
- Balancing: Botanical waters help regulate pH and oil balance, unlike inert water.
Why Our Price Reflects Our Values
Using aloe vera juice and hydrosols is significantly more costly than water, requires advanced preservation systems, and depends on sustainable botanical sourcing. We choose this path because we believe your skin deserves more than a diluted formula. Every Jessica Wellness product is designed to deliver maximum benefit in every drop.
References
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- Price, S., & Price, L. (2012). Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. Elsevier Health Sciences.
- Tundis, R., Loizzo, M. R., & Menichini, F. (2019). Natural products as sources of antioxidants. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 26(25), 4656–4686.