Homemade rose water: 5 ways to incorporate into beauty routine

Rose water made by steaming rose petals in water has been used in skin and hair beauty products in India and the Middle East for generations. But did you know the rose water that we buy today is a mockery of the original product and does more harm than good? With added artificial fragrance, dyes and alcohol it causes a host of ocular diseases as well as skin irritation. So, the best way to get the many benefits of rose water is by making it at home. Keep reading to learn an easy way to make it at home, its benefits and all the products you can use your homemade rose water in.

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Beauty benefits of homemade rose water

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1) Reduces skin redness:?Rose water has been used in beauty products for centuries because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which help reduce acne as well as reduces skin redness and puffiness.

2) Soothes skin irritation:?Rose water is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. According to a research study published in the Journal of Inflammation, rose water helps soothe skin irritation caused by eczema and rosacea.

3) Has anti-ageing properties:?Additionally, rose water also has anti-ageing effects and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, giving a more youthful appearance to the skin.

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How to make rose water at home

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Ingredients: Fresh rose petals and distilled water

How to make:?

1. Fill a pot with rose petals and add distilled water until the petals are fully submerged in the water.
2. Cover the pot and boil the mix gradually on low heat.
3. Once boiled, take it off the heat immediately and let it cool down to room temperature.
4. Once cooled, strain out the petals and pour the rose water into a clean and sanitized bottle.

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Beauty products with homemade rose water

1) Face serum

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Mix the rose water with your regular moisturiser and apply a thick layer on your face to lock in the moisture and prevent dryness. This will give a dewy finish to your face that leaves it with a healthy and hydrating glow.

2) Toner

Spray the fresh rose water on your face and cleanse it using a rose water-dipped cotton pad after washing your face. This extra step will efficiently remove any residual makeup or dirt which will clear your pores and prevent excess sebum production.

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3) Shower spray

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After you are done washing your body, spray rose water on your skin and gently exfoliate using a washcloth. This will remove dead skin cells from your skin, giving it a brighter look and leaving a fresh rosy scent.? ??

4) Sheet mask

After you have cleaned your face properly, dip your regular sheet mask in rose water and apply it on your face. This soaked sheet mask will provide an extra layer of moisture and leave you with soft and supple skin.? ??

5) Hair perfume?

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Spray rose water through your freshly washed and deeply conditioned hair as an extra step. This will give your hair added shine making them look lustrous and will also leave a faint and pleasant smell.

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