TEA TREE ORGANIC HYDROLAT PRESERVED

Organic Tea Tree Hydrolat: What It Is, Cosmetic Uses and Bulk Price

Organic tea tree hydrolat is the aromatic water obtained as a by-product of the steam distillation of Melaleuca alternifolia leaves, the same plant used to produce tea tree essential oil. Since this is a preserved product, it includes a cosmetic preservation system that stabilises it over its shelf life without requiring special refrigeration. This guide covers what a hydrolat is, how tea tree hydrolat is obtained, which cosmetic formulations commonly use this ingredient category, and what to check when sourcing it in bulk.

What Is a Hydrolat and How Is Tea Tree Hydrolat Obtained?

A hydrolat, also called a floral water or aromatic water, is the aqueous fraction collected during the steam distillation of plant material carried out to obtain essential oils. Steam passes through the plant, carrying both the oil-soluble volatile compounds (which form the essential oil) and a small proportion of water-soluble compounds; upon condensation, the two fractions separate: the lighter essential oil and the remaining aqueous phase, the hydrolat.

Tea tree hydrolat is obtained through this same process from the leaves and twigs of Melaleuca alternifolia. Its organic version comes from cultivation certified under European agricultural standards, without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides.

Being an aqueous product, hydrolats are particularly susceptible to microbiological contamination if not properly stabilised. That is why the «preserved» version includes an authorised cosmetic preservative system that maintains its microbiological stability throughout the shelf life stated in the technical data sheet.

Difference Between a Hydrolat and an Essential Oil

A hydrolat and the essential oil from the same plant share an origin but are very different products in terms of composition and concentration. Essential oil concentrates the volatile lipophilic compounds and is dosed in drops, while a hydrolat is a highly diluted aqueous solution of water-soluble compounds and traces of the oil, which allows it to be used at much higher percentages in a formula, even as the main aqueous phase in some products.

This difference in concentration is key when substituting one for the other in a formula: they are not interchangeable at the same proportions.

Common Uses of Hydrolats in Cosmetics

As a cosmetic ingredient category, hydrolats are commonly used in: - Facial toners and micellar waters - Aqueous phase of creams, gels and emulsions - Body and facial mists and sprays - Shampoos, conditioners and hair products - Daily skincare formulations as an alternative to deionised water, contributing natural fragrance to the formula

The choice of one hydrolat over another within a formulation depends on the aromatic profile and the organoleptic characteristics the formulator wants to bring to the final product, as well as its compatibility with the rest of the formula's ingredients.

How to Choose a Bulk Tea Tree Hydrolat

When selecting a supplier, check the organic certification covering both cultivation and distillation, the preservation system used and its compatibility with the intended formulation, the availability of a technical data sheet and safety data sheet, and, if possible, a certificate of analysis for the specific batch to be supplied.

It is also advisable to confirm the recommended storage conditions and the declared shelf life of the preserved product.

Bulk Price of Organic Tea Tree Hydrolat

The price of bulk organic hydrolats varies according to the volume requested, packaging format, plant availability each season, and delivery logistics. As standard practice, request a personalised quote based on your project and expected annual volume.

CAS: 8022-72-8 24634-61-5 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1. EINECS: -. INCI: Melaleuca alternifolia Leaf Water (99.8%) Potassium sorbate (0.15%).