3 Ways to Include Rose Water in Your Beauty Routine

Read in EnglishRose water had a boom in the beauty industry and suddenly it was in every product you could imagine: shampoos, soaps, facial cleansers... Indeed, rose water works on frizzy hair, but you can also use it as a facial toner and you can make it at home. Here we show you how to make rose water and tell you about its benefits and uses.What is rose water good for?Made simply with water and petals, rose water serves as perfume, as a drink, has been used for medicinal purposes, and also has various cosmetic uses. In medicine, it has been used to treat eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, to heal wounds, and in the prevention and treatment of infections due to its antiseptic properties.It also helps with digestion and alleviates discomfort symptoms such as bloating and stomach upset. As a drink, rose water is also used as a laxative and can help with constipation.The benefits of rose waterRose water has many benefits, for example:Helps skin healthGood for eye healthCalms digestive issuesRelieves headaches and sore throatsPrevents and helps with infectionsImproves moodHas anti-aging propertiesGood for the brain, particularly in treating dementia and Alzheimer’sRose water can greatly help your skin and can help protect cells against damage, soothe irritation, redness, and alleviate symptoms of conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.How to make homemade rose waterThe easiest way to make rose water at home is simply by boiling petals. It’s best to get food-grade flowers, but you can also buy any flower that has not been sprayed with pesticides. With 2 or 3 flowers you will have enough to get 1 cup of fresh petals; once you separate them from the stems, gently rinse them with water to remove dust.To make homemade rose water, you will only need 2 or 3 cups of fresh rose petals and distilled water. You will be making an infusion, so simply place the clean rose petals in a pot and pour the water over them until covered, being careful of the water level so it doesn’t dilute too much.Let the petals simmer with the water on low heat and covered, for 30 to 45 minutes; the water will be ready when you see that the petals have lost their color. Allow the infusion to cool completely, then strain the water into a spray bottle. Done, you can refrigerate the water and it will last for up to a month.3 ways to include it in your beauty routineHere are three ways to use homemade rose water on your skin and hair.As a facial tonerIf commercial toners don’t work well for your skin because they contain alcohol, homemade rose water will be perfect for you and can help control excess oil, remove dirt, and maintain your skin’s pH balance, plus it will refresh you when applied.Body fragranceYou can spray rose water on your face to keep it hydrated, but also on your body, as a light refreshing floral-scented perfume. If you use it all over your body, do it after showering and then apply your favorite body moisturizer to keep your skin fresh and hydrated all day. You can also use it on rashes and sunburns to heal and refresh the skin.Hair sprayRose water can be used on hair to eliminate frizz, it is especially good for people with frizzy and wavy hair, and it also works to refresh the scalp after exercising. Another way to use it in your hair is as a rinse, after shampooing, this way it will act as a gentle conditioner and keep your hair shiny and smelling sweet.