Make your own hydrosols – with the DiFUMA distillation system
Distill your own hydrosols – with the DiFUMA distillation system
Discover how you can use your food processor and the DiFUMA distillation system Natural plant water (hydrosols) for skincare, household, sauna & kitchen You can easily make it yourself.
What are hydrosols – and why are they so special?
Hydrosols, also called plant waters , are produced during distillation. from plants together with essential oils. They contain the gentle, water-soluble Components of herbs, flowers, woods, roots or citrus fruits.
Compared to pure essential oils, hydrosols are significantly milder and therefore ideal for:
- Facial & Body Care
- Aromatherapy & Wellbeing
- Sauna infusions & wellness rituals
- natural household remedies & laundry fragrance
- Culinary delights: Cocktails, desserts & drinks
With the DiFUMA distillation system you can make your own hydrosols Make it yourself – fresh, all-natural and completely without unnecessary additives.
This is how hydrosol distillation works with DiFUMA
Your kitchen becomes a small distillery: DiFUMA harnesses the energy of your Food processor to pass steam through the plant material. The steam carries away the valuable components – during cooling, a substance is produced. Hydrosol .
- Prepare plant material (e.g. herbs, flowers, peels, needles).
- Add water to the mixing bowl of your food processor.
- Set up the DiFUMA distillation system and close it securely.
- Depending on the appliance, select the appropriate program (e.g. Varoma/steam cooking program).
- After 10–20 minutes, the hydrosol begins to drip into the collecting container.
You can find detailed step-by-step instructions in many of our Recipe and advice articles .
Suitable kitchen appliances
- Thermomix® TM5 & TM6
- Thermomix® TM7 (with DiFUMA adapter, available from January)
- Monsieur Cuisine®
- Bosch Cookit®
- Older models via suitable DiFUMA adapters
The DiFUMA distillation system is mounted directly on the lid of your Food processor attached – safe, stable and easy to use.
Which plants are suitable for hydrosol production?
You can distill a wide variety of plants – depending on the desired effect. Effects and uses. Some popular examples:
- Classic herbs: lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, mint, lemon balm
- Flowers: Rose, marigold, chamomile, elderflower, cornflower
- Conifers: fir, spruce, pine, Douglas fir
- Citrus peels: lemon, orange, mandarin, grapefruit
- Roots & Spices: Ginger, Turmeric, Cardamom, Cinnamon
- Fruits & garden plants: Quince, apple, berries, scented geranium
- Exotic plants: eucalyptus, lemongrass, lemongrass
How can you use hydrosols?
Hydrosols are incredibly versatile. With the DiFUMA distillation system, you can Distill your own plant water for many areas of life:
1. Skincare & Natural Cosmetics
- As a facial toner for all skin types – especially gentle for sensitive skin
- As a soothing after-sun spray after sunbathing
- As a base for homemade creams, lotions & masks
- As a gentle baby care spray (e.g. with chamomile or rose hydrosol)
2. Sauna infusions & wellness
- Add a few tablespoons of hydrosol to the sauna water for mild, natural sauna infusions.
- As a room spray for bathrooms, bedrooms or offices
- As a pillow spray with lavender hydrosol for better sleep
- Additive to bathwater – aromatic bath without artificial fragrances
3. Household & Laundry
- As a natural fabric softener substitute in the washing cycle
- As a laundry fragrance for bed linen, towels or curtains
- For refreshing upholstery and textiles
- As a mild surface cleaner (with e.g. softwood hydrosols)
4. Kitchen & Cocktails
- A few drops in mineral water or tea
- As a subtle touch in mocktails and cocktails (e.g., rose, lemon, or mint hydrosol)
- In dressings, desserts or pastries for a special aromatic accent
- Quince or rosemary hydrosol in bread and baguettes – as in our recipe ideas
Why DiFUMA for your hydrosols?
The DiFUMA distillation system was specifically designed for this purpose, To safely and efficiently produce hydrosols with your food processor .
- High-quality materials: stainless steel & glass
- Perfectly fitting adapters for various Thermomix® generations & other kitchen systems
- Practically tested recipes & instructions
- Clean separation of hydrosol and plant material
- Ideal for beginners and advanced users in hydrosol production.
Start your own hydrosol world with DiFUMA
Whether you want to use hydrosols for natural cosmetics, sauna infusions, household or kitchen purposes – With DiFUMA you distill your essences directly from nature.
