We all know Rose Water is very popular in India and other Asian countries as a hair and skin care aid. But what makes it very popular and preferred over sophisticated ingredients?
Rose is romanticized and we all know used for all things love. It is also used in both skin and hair care in a lot of cultures. Most Indian households will have Rose Water handy and some even make it at regular intervals instead of buying it.
Who Can Use Rose Water?
The best thing about this wonderful ingredient is that it is suitable for all skin types. Irrespective of whether you have dry, normal, oily, sensitive, combination or ageing skin, you can use rose water.
How to Buy Rose Water?
Rose Water isn’t really pricey and best when prepared at home. You can even make it in herbal tea style and use it, when you don’t have time to prepare Rose Hydrosol.
Alternatively, you can also buy it off shelves and use it. Opt for distilled rose water that’s organic and pure.
History of Rose Water
Rose Water isn’t a new find. It’s been in use for centuries. According to historians, Cleopatra (once a Queen in Egypt), used natural ingredients for her skin care and beauty. Rose played a key role in her regimen.
Extraction of Rose Water
The most common process to prepare Rose Water is steeping like we do for green tea or herbal teas. Something similar to rose water is also obtained as a byproduct of Rose Oil preparation. Rose Water can be extracted through distillation.
Rose Water Uses & Benefits
Rose water is a light toner for the skin and balances skin’s sebum levels.
As an anti-inflammatory rose water can soothe skin irritation, itching and dryness.
Rose water is a gentle cleanser and ideal for clearing clogged pores.
Rose water helps regulate skin’s pH levels.
Rose water can curb and get rid of acne and pimples.
As a soothing ingredient it calms and helps deal with dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin conditions that leave skin inflamed, irritated and itchy.
Rich in antibacterial properties rose water can accelerate healing of cuts, wounds and lighten scars.
Rose water is hydrating a reason it is used in moisturisers.
Rose water is a rejuvenating ingredient and gives skin radiance when used.
Rose water is widely used to help curb the redness associated with Rosacea as it can tighten capillaries and help soothe red and blotchy skin.
Rich in antioxidants, rose water can promote regeneration of skin cells and tissues.
Rose water can help keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay, a reason it is widely used in anti-ageing recipes.
It has a soothing and relaxing scent and can be used to curb anxiety and stress. Spraying some on your pillow before sleep is said to help you sleep better and wake up refreshed.
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