One Type Of Water Can Help Your Skin More Than Any Other

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Ladies, when you think of rose water, what comes to mind? The bottle on your grandmother’s dresser? A bathtub with rose petals floating on the top?

Regardless of what image you have in your mind, rose water (and rose oil) is one of the oldest scents and one of the oldest beauty treatments around. It has been used at least since Cleopatra’s time and probably before. Rose water and rose oil were very valuable commodities in Ancient Persia and Egypt since 3,000 B.C!

Rose water is sometimes made as a by-product when rose oil is produced. However, you can make your own rose water at home. (We will tell you how a little later in this article).

Rose water has been used in some Eastern cultures to celebrate weddings and ensure a happy marriage. It has long been used as symbol of love and is often used during prayer and meditation as a means of purifying the mind.

Rose water is loaded with antioxidants, which fight the signs of aging, and it is rich in vitamins such as C, D, E, A, and B3. It also has flavonoids, tannins, antibacterial, and antiseptic compounds. To top it all off, rose water just plain smells romantic and sweet!

Although there are not a great deal of studies on rose water and its effects on health, rose water has been used for centuries to cure digestive problems, relieve eye irritation, and help to improve respiratory health.

Let’s take a look at all the ways you can use rose water.

1. Facial Toner

Most toners sold today are nothing more than alcohol and some chemicals. Forget all that! Rose water will naturally tighten up the skin, close pores, and smell good doing it! Keep your bottle of rose water in the refrigerator. After washing, saturate a cotton ball with rose water and swipe it over your face. Bye-Bye chemicals! (See #4 for a rose water face wash!)

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2. After Sun Body Spray

If you had too much fun in the sun you can relieve some of the burn and ease the pain by adding rose water to a spray bottle. (Keep one in the fridge!) Simply spray the affected areas and allow to dry. This will help your skin to heal and it feels so good!

3. Super Anti-Aging Cream

Rose water is loaded with anti-aging antioxidant power plus! To get this benefit, simply add about 6 drops of rose water to 8 ounces of your favorite cream or lotion. Mix well to make your cream better than ever before!

4. Face Cleanser

You can also remove dead skin cells and deep down dirt by using rosewater as cleanser. In a small bowl mix one cup (8 ounces) of rose water with two teaspoons of glycerin and 10 drops of rose oil. Mix well and use this as a face wash. Follow up with your rosewater toner!

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5. Rose Water Acne Treatment

Rose water has natural antibacterial and antiseptic compounds that make it perfect for fighting acne without drying or irritating chemicals. Simply mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with one tablespoon of rose water in a small bowl. Saturate a cotton ball in this solution and rub it on the affected areas. Allow it to work its magic for 30 minutes, and then rinse off with plain water. Use the rose water toner afterwards for double the acne fighting power!

Internally, rose water has been used for centuries to solve all kinds of problems. It is completely safe to drink and can help relieve numerous health problems including:

Hydrating the skin from the inside out
Reduces wrinkles and lightens age spots
Improves the mood and relieves minor episodes of depression
Fights bloat, upset stomach, even constipation
Has a bronchodilator effect that can make breathing easier for those suffering from respiratory issues
Calms the nerves
Helps the body heal from the cold or flu virus
Eases sore throat pain
Calms feelings of anxiety
Stops headaches
Stops nagging coughs
Use as an eye drop to refresh and soothe the eyes
Reduces puffy eyes and dark circles under the eyes
Sprayed on the hair improves the quality and adds shine
Rinsing with rose water can treat dandruff or itchy scalp
Helps wound, burns, and small skin injuries to heal more quickly

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Want to know how to make your own rose water? It’s much easier than you might think!

If you are lucky enough to have your own roses, you have most of the needed ingredients right on hand! If not, ask your family, friends, or neighbors who might have roses. Ask them if you can clip some of their wilted flowers for your own personal use. Or you can tell them that you will make them a bottle of rose water with their roses. Who could say no? Remember to always use rose petals that have not been sprayed with pesticides!

Two ways to do your own rose water:

1. Boil 2 cups of water and pout over a container that is filled with rose petals. Red and pink roses usually release the most fragrance but any color will do! Cover the container and allow it to sit until it is completely cool. Strain and keep your rose water in the refrigerator!

2. You can also fill a glass container with a tight fitting lid (such as a Mason jar) about 2/3 full of rose petals. Cover the petals with distilled water. Place the container in direct sun for 2 or 3 days. Shake once each day. Strain out the rose petals. It’s that easy! Yes, you can leave the jar in the sun as long as you like, but chances are that the roses have released all their compounds within 72 hours.

You can also make a terrific rose tea by steeping a handful of rose petals in boiling water for about 10 minutes. Be sure to put a lid on the pot while it is gently boiling. Strain out the leaves and drink two or three cups each day!

You gotta love roses! No matter what you do to them, they look and smell beautiful!

Resources:

www.cms.herbalgram.org

www.positivehealth.com

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