The rose, our queen of flowers, has exceptional virtues for the skin , against stress and even in the kitchen.
The sweet fragrance of roses always intoxicates me. My beauty oils are many.
But to take care of the skin on my face, I particularly like the scent of rose flowers.
This rose water treatment has multiple virtues in cosmetics and cooking.
Making DIY rose water is easy and free at home.
How to prepare rose water yourself? Don't worry.
It's very simple.
Manufacturing requires only 3 steps and a few ingredients. Watch:
- 1/2 liter of water
- 2 beautiful handfuls of rose petals. You can also use dried rosebuds.
1. I put 1/2 liter of water to boil.
2. I infuse 2 nice handfuls of rose petals for 20 minutes in my boiled water.
Petals that I will have gone to pick from relatives, the interest here is not to buy them !
3. I filter the infusion into a small empty bottle (recycling).
There you go, your homemade rose water is already ready :-)
It's easy to make your own rose water!
Making rose water is simple, quick and economical.
All that remains is to finally stick a small label presenting the nature of the contents on the bottle.
For its conservation, there are no particular difficulties.
I then keep it for about 6 months in the refrigerator. There you go, you know how to make rose water.
Did you know that rose water and rose hydrosol are the same product?
1 . In skin care
Rose water, I use it first for my skin. Its properties in facial care are numerous.
I soak a cotton ball in it and cleanse my skin.
For dry and sensitive skin, this floral water has softening, moisturizing, refreshing, toning and purifying properties.
And for oily skin, its astringent and regulating benefits are also effective.
You can apply it on pimples to make them go away faster.
In facial care, rose water is also an excellent anti-wrinkle .
2. As a cough remedy
This rose flower water can also be drunk to soothe a heavy fit of coughing.
Against stress, taken orally, it also works wonders.
I also add it to my bath water for a good moment of relaxation. Its fragrance envelops me and bewitches me!
3. In pastries
Rose water also has a food use. Yes, it is edible!
And it is very useful to advantageously replace artificial flavors in cakes and pastries.
Rose water deliciously flavors my pastries (almond biscuits, sand roses, charlottes).
I'm a fan of homemade yogurts:the one with rose water and almonds is particularly delicious.
I also add drops of rose water in salads or in my gazpachos.
You can also mix it with honey to give it a special flavor.
A recipe as good to eat in cakes for use in cosmetics !
Innovate! This floral water will not disappoint you!
Organic rose water costs between €6 and €15 for 200 ml. If you take advantage of the good seasons to pick the petals yourself, your 500 ml will be free without difficulty in preparation. And you'll be so proud to take care of you thanks to you!
