Give your skin a glass of water and try this homemade rose water recipe.
Rose water is the hydrosol portion of the distillate of rose petals. It is itself a by-product of the production of rose oil for use in perfume and is used to flavour food, as a component in some cosmetic and medical preparations.
Instructions for this homemade rose water:
Place three handfuls of petals into a pot
Pour water over the rose petals
Cover the pot and place it over low heat.
Let it simmer until half the water is left (about 15 minutes).
Let it cool
Discard the petals
For a more potent version: Add 5 drops of essential rose water oil
Pour your rosewater into a BPA-Free glass bottle
Homemade rose water has many beneficial properties when applied to skin:
Hydrates
Reduces inflammation
Cleanses and tones
Helps maintain pH balance of skin.
We recommend Mountain Rose Herbs as a reputable source for essential oils .
Enjoy!
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REFERENCES:
1. “Health Benefits of Rose Essential Oil.” Organic Facts. Organic Facts, n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
