Rosewater is my favorite multipurpose ingredient to use and I regularly use it in my beauty routine. Rosewater is nothing but rosewater distillate that has skin and hair beautifying properties. Rose water adds a beautiful shine to your hair and it makes your skin glowing and soft. There are a lot of rose water uses and benefits and today we will see 10 best rose water uses –
10 ROSE WATER USES:
Toning Mist
Rose water helps tone the skin and prepares it for the next skincare steps. You can add few drops of lemon essential oil to rose water and use it as facial toning mist.
Sunburn
Rose water helps soothe the skin, has anti-inflammatory properties and it keeps skin calm. You can spray chilled rose water directly on the sunburnt area. For added benefits, add in few drops of peppermint essential oil.
Lemonade
Rosewater works as a great substitute to regular filtered water and lemonade. It has anti-inflammatory benefits and it also adds a nice flavor to your regular lemonade. Simply mix together 2 cups of rose water, some lemon juice, sugar and a pinch of salt. Toss in few ice cubes and enjoy your rose lemonade.
Shiny Hair
One trick to make your hair super hydrated and shiny is spraying rose water on your scalp and hair after shampooing. This is something I have learnt recently and I’m quite liking the results on my hair. You can also add in few drops of rose essential oil to add on to the benefits.
Soft Skin
You can use rosewater directly as a toner for soft and glowing skin. Alternatively, you can mix together 1/3 cup of witch hazel, 1/3 cup of rose water and few drops of rose essential oil to make your own toner. Use it during your AM and PM skincare routine.
Body mist
To make your own fragrant and skin softening body mist, all you need to do is mix together 1/3 cup of rose water, 10 drops of rose essential oil and 5 to 6 drops of orange essential oil. Transfer it to a spray bottle and shake well before misting it all over your body. Best used after a shower.
Face Cubes
You can make your own depuffing and skin glow face cubes. Rose water along with cold temperature helps shrink enlarged pores gradually, improve circulation and add a beautiful glow to your skin. You can mix together 1 cup of rose water, few drops of rose and lavender essential oil and also some rose petals if you like. Pour it into ice cube trays and freeze into cubes. Rub this on your facial skin including neck and around the eyes in the morning and before applying make up.
Scalp Mist
If you have dandruff, you can make your own scalp spray to keep dandruff away. Simply add three drops of tea tree essential oil to rose water and spray it on your scalp before and after a hair wash.
Oily Skin Toner
If your skin tends to get shiny and greasy after a few hours, rosewater can go a long way in keeping your skin shine free. You can use rosewater directly as a toner all over your face few times a day to keep shine away. Alternatively, you can also make this rose face mask and use it few times a week. Simply mix together rose petal powder and enough rose water to make a paste. If you have severely oily skin, you can also choose to add in a teaspoon or so of kaolin clay. Mix it well and use it as a 15 minute face mask.
Dark Circles
You can make your own rose under eye pads to gradually improve the look of your dark circles. All you need to do is add few drops of coffee essential oil to 1/4 cup of rose water and soak in cotton pads. Place these pads cut in half under your eyes for 30 minutes once every day. You can also make it in bulk and store it in a ziploc bag in the freezer. Works best when it is frozen.
NOTE-
- Always patch test beforehand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the remedies or products.
- You have to stick to a routine for a longer period for it to work.
