Since ancient times, roses have been considered as regal
flowers and used in beautifying treatment. In good old times, kings and
their queens used to soak rose petals in their bathtub along with milk.
Roses were added not just for a sensuous aroma, but also for their
therapeutic benefits. The biggest advantage of using rose and its
distilled water is that it suits every skin type- from dry to oily to
sensitive. It improves the skin texture, being a natural and mild
astringent. Besides, it also rejuvenates and calms down the irritated
skin condition. Rose water is also a natural antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial, and also detoxifies the skin.
Here are a few benefits of rose water that will make you have this ultimate skin tonic in your everyday makeup regimen.
- Application of refrigerated rose water soothes puffy and irritated
eyes. It also helps treat dark circles and other eye-related problems,
exteriorly.
- Fill rose water in a spray bottle and squirt it on your dehydrated
and dull face. It has properties to refresh and invigorate the senses
while imparting glow and radiance to the face.
- You can also add some rose water to your bath water for a divine and heavenly experience.
- Rose water can be used to soften and hydrate the dry skin.
- It can be used as a natural makeup remover and toner.
- It can also be used as an aftershave to prevent irritation.
- It also lessens stress and combats depression. For this reason, it is used in various aromatherapy processes in spa treatments.
Ingredients Required:
- Petals from 10 roses
- Distilled water
- Coffee filters
- Fine mesh strainer
- Spoon
- Large mixing bowl
- Glass jar/ spray bottle for storing the content
Instructions:
Step 1 – Wash rose petals thoroughly. Now, spread petals on a parchment paper and let them dry.
Step 2 – Next, place them in a pot and cover them
with sufficient distilled water so that petals are well immersed in
water. Steam petals with water until the color of the petals is lost
completely and the water gets infused thoroughly. This might take 30
minutes to an hour.
Step 3 – As this process is completed, strain the
petals with the help of a coffee strainer and press them with a spoon so
that they transfer and release their oil into the bowl. Let the water
cool down completely. Once it gets cooled down, strain it again and pour
the finished product in a spray bottle or jar.
DIY rose water is ready!
