How to make you own Rose Water and it’s benefits

Rose Water is one of my favorite skin care products.  Mostly because it reminds me of my grandmother when she used to spray it all over her face as her own skin care regime. Also because of its soothing effects on my skin and the scent of Rose Water makes me connect with my feminine. I love to apply it every time after I wash my face and even helps my moisturizer to penetrate deeper into my skin!

Besides health food stores, indian and herb stores, you can often find rose water in delicatessens; it is used as a flavoring in fancy Greek pastries, puddings, and cakes.

Quick Tip: You must be careful when purchasing rose water to buy only the 100 percent pure form. Often what is available in pharmacies and even some natural food stores is synthetic rose oil and water with preservatives added. Pure rose water is the distilled water of roses. It is usually made by stream distillation, and it smells heavenly and tastes delicious.

Recipe for Rose Water Tonic

1 cup fresh rose petals

1 cup destilled water

Place fresh petals in a bowl. Bring water to a boil and pour over rose petals. Let steep for 30 minutes. Strain petals from liquid and store in a glass bottle in the refrigirator.

PS: Since certain roses are chemically treated to enhance color and prolong their longevity, make sure the petals you use are entirely chemical-free.

(Quick Version)

5-7 drops of Rose oil Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil

1 cup of distelled water

Add drops to the water and place it on a glass container (preferably spray bottle) and shake well every time you want to use it!

Beneficial for the skin

Rose Water is very beneficial for the skin and is used in various kinds of creams and face masks. It helps in the purification and cleansing of normal skin. Applying rose water on oily skin balances the oil contents and tones the skin. Sensitive skin is cooled and soothed by the application of rose water. It helps in healing wounds and sunburns caused on all skin types. It can also be applied as an aftershave to soothe burning and irritated skin.

Relaxation form stress and fatigue

Addition of rose water to bathing water relieves fatigue, produces a relaxing effect, and improves mood in conditions of stress and depression.

Healing properties

Rose water also has healing properties and is suitable for rinsing in conditions of sore throat. A cotton ball soaked in rose water can also be used for treating inflamed glands.

Benefits to the eyes

Rose water can be used as a compress on the eyes for soothing effect in tired and fatigued eyes. People sitting in front of computers should make regular use of rose water as an eye compress. Simply soack two cotton rounds with rose water and apply to each eye for at least 10 minutes.