About Catnip Mist and Other Floral Waters

Floral waters are also called hydrosols. They are the run off water or steam which is collected when essential oils are distilled. During the steam distillation process essential oil comes out of one spout, and run off water comes out another spout. At one time the run off water, or hydrosol, was often thrown away!

Now, these precious waters are cherished as they are valuable to people and cats for many reasons, and can be used in many applications. You can do so much with floral waters and they can be viewed as medicinal, edible, and spiritually inspirational. We love the diversity of use.

Our favorite thing to do with the waters is add a few drops of our flower essences to create beneficial room sprays. People like floral waters as a face or body spray; but please take note ~ don't spray a cat as you will surely frighten kitty. For cats only spray the objects your cat loves, like toys and napping places.

Among the many health and beauty professionals who love working with hydrosols are Aestheticians, Anthroposophic physicians, Aromatherapists, Homeopaths, Naturopaths, and progressive Veterinarians. We favor hydrosols over essential oils because you get the same benefit but without the risks associated with the phenols many of the plants oils contain. And they smell heavenly.

Because we are obsessed with quality we have only the finest and purest, because you and your cats deserve only the best.

Catnip Mist

We take our prized and legendary wildcrafted catnip, distill it and bottle it. It's pure and undiluted. We call it Cat Faeries Catnip Mist, and for fun and amusement, we say it's the signature "fragrance" of the modern housecat!

Cats love it. You can spray their toys and favorite play areas. People love it because their cats can play with catnip, but there are no catnip crumbs to clean up after!

You may see so called catnip waters in stores but they are not the same thing. The quality and contents of those cheap products are very suspicious. We know what goes into distilling plant material - it's a lot of work and it takes a lot of leaves and flowers to produce a hydrosol. It's a very expensive process. And as always, Cat Faeries will only work with and sell the finest.

Rose Water

Ah, dreamy Bulgarian rose water, the stuff of romance! And you know what? Cats love it too. Rose water can be sprayed in the air or near where cats rest.

Cat Faeries Bulgarian rose water is guaranteed to be organically grown - this cannot be said about the rose water you find in craft stores or Middle Eastern market. . We believe that the scent has been altered or doctored to intensify it because we detect the unmistakable odor of chemical adulteration. We also believe such water is not safe for human consumption. Our rose water is pure, edible and safe.

When you order from Cat Faeries you'll get our handout which is full of recipes and ideas for usage.

Lavender Water

Our master distiller is as crazy obsessed as we are. So when we asked for a special lavender water for our customers, he created a blend of 3 species of lavender which he grows biodynamically in the California wine country. This lavender water is the most luscious we've ever smelled. Some lavenders have an acrid bite to them - not ours. The lavender water is smooth as silk. You can use lavender water as you would rose water.

For Fun

Yes, you too can have some fun playing the part of alchemist perfumer by doing a bit of mixing on your own! You can mix any of the 3 water above for a customized blend to delight your senses or your cats.

Cat Faeries Catnip Mist is a Cat Faeries product. The Bulgarian rose and California Wine Country lavender water are from our sister company, Flower Drop Faeries.