How to make rose water
Making your own is relatively easy. Gather some fresh dark red damask roses (or your favorite red, smelly ones!) preferably organically grown and definitely pest and pesticide free.
Infuse in very hot, distilled water for 45 minutes. Strain and contain. Unfortunately, because it is a pure form and contains no preservatives it should be kept in a sealed jar in the fridge. Outside of the fridge it will only keep for about 4 or 5 days.
Also you can make Marzipan - the original recipe calls for almonds, sugar androse water!
You can also mix it with Mango Yogurt.
Making your own is relatively easy. Gather some fresh dark red damask roses (or your favorite red, smelly ones!) preferably organically grown and definitely pest and pesticide free.
Infuse in very hot, distilled water for 45 minutes. Strain and contain. Unfortunately, because it is a pure form and contains no preservatives it should be kept in a sealed jar in the fridge. Outside of the fridge it will only keep for about 4 or 5 days.
Also you can make Marzipan - the original recipe calls for almonds, sugar androse water!
You can also mix it with Mango Yogurt.
For eyes
Attractive people usually have that spark and glow to their eyes that is contagious. A neat trick for eyes that sparkle is glowing eyes insert 2 drops of pure rose water using a dropper. This also gives you a special eye lift. Helps to remove the dark circles from under the eyes.
For Oily Skin
A cotton ball and a dip of rosewater solves the problem. It works to reduce oil and also to revive my skin’s color. I store the rosewater in the refrigerator so that it lasts longer and also because the coolness helps in making my skin look fresh.
How is Rose Water a Natural Acne Remedy?
The chemical composition of the rose flower is extremely complex as it contains over 300 chemical ingredients. The most significant ones that are useful as a natural acne remedy are Phenyl ethanol which is a natural antiseptic and disinfectant, and Eugenol which is anti-microbial and astringent.
Both of these compounds are effective for use against acne and some other skin ailments. The root cause of acne is an excess production of sebum which accumulates in the sebaceous glands. The antiseptic and anti-microbial properties of the rose water can kill the bacteria that leads to this over-production thus preventing the acne flare-up.
How to Use Rose Water as a Natural Acne Remedy
There are two main ways in which rose water can be used as a natural acne remedy. The first way is simply to apply the rose water directly to the affected area and use it like a facial mask. The second method is to use aromatherapy.
Instead of rose water, you can purchase the essential oil, rose oil which contains the essential extract of the rose and then use this in a variety of ways as part of an aromatherapy treatment. You can mix a few drops of the rose oil with a carrier oil (or even olive oil) and then massage this gently into the affected areas.
If you have acne in more difficult to reach areas such as the back, you can try taking a bath with a few drops of rose oil added to the water.
Lastly, there are many cosmetic products that contain rose water or rose extract such as moisturizers, facial cleansers and so on.
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