Homemade Rose Water: Preparation, Benefits And Cosmetic Recipes

If you want to know exactly what is in your cosmetics, make them yourself! The organic body care trend has been very popular in recent years and more and more women are raving about it. Hair scrubs, organic deodorants, sunscreens, handmade soaps, body butters, all are easy to whip if you have the right ingredients. Today, we explain how to prepare homemade rose water and how to enjoy its beauty benefits in different DIY natural cosmetic recipes.

Boost your natural beauty with homemade rose water

What do you get when you mix roses and water? Effectively, it gives an almost magical elixir of beauty. Michelangelo sipped it with his tea. Cleopatra, the famous Egyptian queen, appreciated it for its beneficial properties for the skin and hair. A bottle of pure, genuine rose water can be your best ally in maintaining a youthful and healthy look. And the good news is, you can cook it at home without any hassle. Scroll down to find out how!

All the benefits of rose water you must know

Skin

Rose water is often used as a perfume, although it also has many medicinal benefits. Because the skin is the largest organ in the body, it acts as a barrier against UV rays, chemicals, and other physical pollutants. The antioxidants in aromatic water protect skin cells from damage.

Rose water also has anti-inflammatory properties, which means that it can be applied to the dermis to soothe irritation caused by eczema and rosacea. It acts as an inhibitor of elastase and collagenase, both harmful to the skin. This, in turn, can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Sore throat

Due to its soothing and anti-inflammatory effect, rose water can be taken to treat a sore throat. What's more, a study has shown that it can act as a relaxant on throat muscles.

Eyes

When contained in eye drops, scented water has excellent benefits for people with eye problems. Conditions that it can relieve include:

• conjunctivitis
• dry eye
• acute dacryocystitis
• degenerative conditions
• cataracts

Injuries

Rose water has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, which means it can make wounds heal faster, keeping them clean and fighting injections. Types of sores include:

• burns
• cuts
• scars
• infections

Brain

Studies have shown that rose aromatherapy can help with anxiety and depression. Its benefits for improving mood and relaxation are linked to the fact that roses have been scientifically shown to lower the concentration of stress hormones in our body. In other medical cases, rose water is known to be beneficial in treating conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Headache

Just as rosewater vapors are inhaled in order to improve mood, it is believed that the de-stressing effects can also treat headaches and migraines. It is enough to apply it on a cloth and to pose on the forehead to see the positive effect.

Digestion

The ingestion of rose water has been shown to have beneficial effects on the digestive system. The fluid works by increasing bile flow, which helps symptoms of bloating and upset stomach. Consuming homemade rose water can also work as a laxative, increasing the frequency of going to the bathroom, making it a good treatment for constipation.

How to use rose water in your beauty routine?

In fact, rose water is ideal for adding to cooking recipes because of its wonderful floral scent. A popular ingredient in drinks such as cocktails, teas or lemonades, as well as baked goods and jams, it is also known to be added in facial tonics and hair care products.

Face

If you use homemade rose water to treat acne, prepare yourself a cleanser with a few drops of apple cider vinegar and witch hazel water. Before applying, wash your face well with Castile soap. Then, spray the liquid on the face. You can scrub it if you want or just let it air dry. Finish with your favorite moisturizer.

Make your own moisturizer by combining a few drops of coconut oil, rose water, and lavender essential oil, then apply to your face. Also try this recipe for a natural face mask, adding turmeric and aloe vera gel. Let it sit for about 20 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water and applying coconut oil.

Body

If you have dry skin, after showering spray rose water all over your body, then apply your favorite lotion.

Combine scented rose water with essential oils like lemon or lemongrass oil, orange oil, grapefruit oil, or lavender oil. Add several drops of the mixture to your bath to hydrate and soothe the skin.

Hair

Just pour a few drops of rose water into your shampoo.

In order to have shiny hair, add two tablespoons of pure rose water in a cup of water, then mix with a few drops of jojoba oil and a vitamin E capsule. Massage the strands and let sit for at least 10 minutes before shampooing.

The duration of the conversation

When stored properly in an airtight container in the fridge, aromatic water can last up to 6 months.

How to prepare rose water from fresh flowers?

Ingredients

• 2 cups of distilled water
• 1 cup of cleaned petals (about 2 roses)
• 1 teaspoon of vodka (optional)

1. Measure out 2 cups of distilled water and clean the petals of 2 roses.

2. Add 1 teaspoon of vodka as a preservative.

3. Simmer the ingredients over medium-high heat until the color of the petals turns pale. It takes about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat.

4. Let cool, then transfer to bottle and refrigerate.

DIY rose scented water (distillation method)

Ingredients

• 5 cups of rose petals
• distilled water to cover the petals
• ice cubes

Tools

• large casserole dish with lid
• stone or brick
• heat resistant glass bowl
• glass jar

Instructions

1. Place the stone or brick in the middle of the casserole dish and place the glass bowl on it.

2. Scatter the rose petals around the brick / stone. Do not put it in the bowl.

3. Pour in distilled water to cover the rose petals. Make sure the water is just above the top of the brick or stone.

4. Turn the lid over and place it on the casserole dish. Add ice to the top of the lid (steam will collect on the surface of the lid, then travel to its center and drop into the bowl).

5. Add more ice when it melts. Keep doing this until the process is complete.

6. Boil the water, then simmer over low heat for at least 20-30 minutes.

7. Store homemade rose water in a glass jar. It can last up to 6 months in the refrigerator.

Rose floral water cosmetic recipes

Face toner

• 100 ml rose water
• spray bottle
• 8-10 drops of rose oil
• 8-10 drops of lavender oil (optional)

Mix all the ingredients and pour the mixture into the spray bottle. Spray the toner on your face and neck morning and night.

Makeup remover

• 2 teaspoons of rose water
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil

Melt the coconut oil. Add the scented water and stir well. Dip a cotton ball in the mixture and wipe off your makeup with it.

moisturizer

• your favorite night or day cream
• 2 teaspoons of rose water

Mix rose water with your cream and apply to keep your skin fresh.

Hair rinse

2 tablespoons of rose water per cup of water

Combine the two liquids. After thoroughly shampooing and conditioning your hair, rinse it with the mixture.

Body moisturizer

• 2 tablespoons of almond oil
• 1 tablespoon of rose water

Mix the oil with rose water and massage the whole body.

Anti-aging serum

• 1 tablespoon of almond or avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon of rose water

• 25 drops of rosehip oil

  5 drops of ylang-ylang oil

• 5 drops of geranium essential oil

Combine all the ingredients in a bottle. If the liquid is not fragrant enough, add a little more rose water. Apply all over your face and neck. Remember to shake well before use.

Acne mask

• 1 tablespoon of rose water
• 1 tablespoon of chickpea flour
• 1 teaspoon of orange juice
• ½ teaspoon of glycerin
• a pinch of turmeric

Whisk all the ingredients together to obtain a creamy paste. If the consistency is too thick, add more rose water to it. Cleanse your face and apply a layer to the affected area. Let sit 15-20 minutes, then rinse. Finally, apply rose water.

Soothe a sunburn

• ¼ cup rose water
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• ½ tablespoon of aloe vera juice
• 10 drops of lavender oil

Add all the ingredients to a bottle and shake well. Apply to the affected areas.

Natural body fragrance

• 50 ml of homemade rose water
• 50 ml of coconut milk
• a handful of dried rose petals

Pour all the ingredients into a tub full of water.

Side effects

In some cases, a person may have a reaction to rose water due to sensitivity. That is why, it is recommended to do a test on your arm before using. If there are no allergy symptoms (redness, irritation, etc.) within 24 hours, the product can be applied safely.

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