Rose water is one of the best gifts nature has given to us.
Not only is rose water easily available all over the world, but it is actually quite affordable. Surprisingly, this economical product has countless benefits and allows us to create some of the best hair and face masks right at home, among many other things.
If you are not a fan of wasting all your hard-earned money on fragrant and chemical-infused beauty products then allow us to help you create one at home using rose water.
Uses of Rose Water
- Rose water calms down hair by settling frizz
- This natural water calms down skin by reducing swelling, redness and other inflammatory effects
- It helps pull off a peaceful slumber
- The chilling effects can improve mood
- This fragrant water has anti-aging properties and keeps wrinkles and fine lines at bay
- Rose water is very good at moisturizing, hydrating and revitalizing skin
DIY Recipes
Most of these recipes include ingredients that are already available at home and you can make one as you read. So get ready to enjoy the full brunt of rose water’s benefits from the comfort of your home:
1. Lip Stain
Red colored lipsticks usually contain carmine to get that amazing color, but their sources are not so amazing. This red color is extracted from a scale insect called cochineal. If you are not a fan of applying some crushed bug’s extracts on your lips then make your own healthy and safe red lip stain at home. All you need is:
- 1 beetroot
- 1 teaspoon of pure rosewater
Chop and dehydrate the beetroot in the oven and then grind it into powder. Add a teaspoon of rosewater in beetroot powder; stir until you have a thick paste. Apply this natural lip stain on your lips; leave it for 15-20 minutes before washing it off. Enjoy those pretty pink and natural looking lips.
2. Toner
It is one of the best toners out there. It balances the skin texture and hydrates it by getting rid of all the dryness and oiliness on the skin.
Just take a soft cotton ball, dip it in chilled rose water and dap it on your thoroughly cleansed face. The rose water will gently tone your skin as well as tighten the pores.
3. Body Moisturizer
If you want a spa-like experience at home, then pamper yourself with the help of rose water. First off, take a rose-scented bath by putting a few drops of in your bath water. It is said to be one of the best antidotes to stress.
Next, slather on a fragrant and hydrating DIY body moisturizer. All you need to do is mix almond oil with rose water and indulge yourself with this all natural moisturizer.
4. Tan Remover
Summers are here, which means unwanted and uneven tan is unavoidable.
To get your own color back, and to remove the tan from your skin, you can make your own tan remover at home.
- Mix 2 tablespoon of gram flour with lemon juice and rose water
- Apply it on the tanned areas
- In just 2-3 applications, you’ll notice great results
These are just some of the many benefits. The bottom line is a bottle of rose water will never go to waste when it can provide you with so many benefits.
