DIY Homemade Rose Water To Boost Your Skin Hydration

Make Rose Water at Home (DIY) and Boost Your Skin Hydration

DIY Rose Water To Boost Your Skin Hydration
Rosewater is a daily necessity in every South Asian household. This eternal romantic and fragrant flower has many benefits for our overall well-being. This is the mystery of the beauty of many generations before us. Today, we can still see elders in our family using rose water for their skin and health concerns. Its light texture makes it the perfect product for daily use.

With more young women looking for natural skincare, there has been a rebellion in the market for rose water products. With little to no processed ingredients, rose water is not only very good for our skin, but also good for the environment. As an important ingredient for most skincare and makeup products, we can see rose water dominating the beauty industry.

What is Rose Water?

The always refreshing and fragrant rose water is an aromatic liquid created by the distillation of rose petals. Originated from Iran, rose water is known to have extremely beneficial properties for skin and hair. The best multipurpose product rose water is great for cooking, skincare, haircare, and even perfume. Its hydrating and soothing properties make it a staple in most homes.

Rosewater is a natural astringent that helps restore and balance the pH level of the skin and gives your skin a new and youthful look. One of the most iconic historical figures, known for its beauty, Cleopatra, was known in ancient Egypt for using refreshing spirits in her skincare. 

Benefits of Rose Water for Skin

Helps in skin irritation

Rosewater has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce redness, irritation, acne, and eczema.

Regulates excess oil and maintains pH balance

Rosewater has a mid-pH level of 5.5 that can help restore your skin’s natural pH compared to regular soaps and cleaners. Maintaining the pH level will help your skin to control excess oil and reduce bacterial infections.

Advertisement

Is highly hydrating

Rosewater is a sacred grill required for everyone with dehydrated skin. It helps to keep your skin hydrated, refreshed, and moisturized without any irritation or reaction.

Heals wounds and scars

If you suffer from injuries, this is the right solution for you. Rosewater has high antibacterial properties that can help heal scars, cuts, wounds, and bowel movements.

Has anti-aging properties

Rosewater has a high amount of antioxidants that can help regenerate skin tissue and strengthen skin cells which can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Helps clean the pores

Sensitive skin is an astringent perfect for rose water, which helps cleanse your pores and tone your skin.

Mild scalp reduces infection and dandruff

Rosewater has excellent nutritional and moisturizing properties for hair care. Including it in your hair care can help soothe mild scalp infections and get rid of dandruff. It is also an excellent conditioner and helps in hair growth.

Under-eye reduces puffiness

Late-night binge-watching has filled your eyes? We’ve found a solution for you Rosewater is great for reducing puffiness and can give ideal hydration and cooling effects for your under-eye area. Just take a cotton pad and smear your rose water on it and carefully place the pad on your eye. Leave it for 5 minutes and you can get a fresh glow right away.

How to Create Rose Water

Material:

  • Organic Rose (6-7 Stems)
  • distilled water
  • Sprinkler bottle

Instruction

  • Remove the petals from the rose and collect them in a container. Then, clean the petals with warm water to remove any residues.
  • Add the cleaned petals to a large cooking pot and add distilled water, just enough to cover the petals. Remember not to add too much water as it can dilute rose water.
  • Boil the water at low to medium heat, and cover it with a lid.
  • Blend the mixture for 25–30 minutes or until the petals have lost their color and turn to light pink.
  • After the rose water is ready, mix the mixture and separate the petals with water.
  • Once it cools down, pour the rose water into a glass jar and store it in a cool and dry place.
  • If you want to use your rose water as a toner, you can put the mixture in a spray bottle for an easy and simple application.

Different ways to use rose water

Face masks

Adding some rose water to your face mask can give you extra hydration. Add two tablespoons of rose water to your favorite face mask and mix with the remaining ingredients. Apply face masks as you normally would.

Hair mask

Rosewater is excellent for your scalp and can do miracles for your luscious locks. Simply spray Rosewater on your freshly washed hair and top it with your favorite conditioner. It can help calm your scalp from any irritation and can give your hair a natural shine.

Facial Toner

For every skincare enthusiast, rose water is the best source of antioxidants and hydration for healthy glowing skin. Suitable for All skin types, this spirit can easily refresh your skin at any time of the day. Use it after your cleanser and immediately top it off with your favorite moisturizer to lock in moisture.

Fragrance Mist

Natural fragrance for absolute victory! With its heavenly scent, rose water serves as a great alternative to natural fragrances. This will not be your favorite outfit or can discourage and give the best start to your day.

Pillow Mist

Apart from the great skin benefits, the rose scent is great for calming your mind and can help you relax from your busy work. At night just spray some rose water on your pillow, which will help you to get a good night sleep. This will help you relax easily and will not react to your skin like most other pillow mists.

Pros and cons of making rose water

Pros

  • It is easy to make.
  • Perfect for most skin types.
  • Can be used in various ways for different skin and lifestyle concerns.

Cons

  • Cannot be stored for too long.
  • Maybe reactive to people allergic to flowers.

2 thoughts on “DIY Homemade Rose Water To Boost Your Skin Hydration”

Comments are closed.