DIY Rose water is easy to make at home. Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce redness and calm the skin. It’s also extremely refreshing and hydrating.
Benefits Of Rose Water
Soothes Skin Irritation
Rose water contains strong anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe irritation and redness in the skin.
Whether caused by eczema, rosacea, or other skin conditions, it helps in reducing redness and provides calming relief. The cooling properties of rose water can also ease the discomfort of sunburns.
Antioxidant Properties
Rich in antioxidants, rose water can help neutralize free radicals, which contribute to skin damage and aging.
These antioxidants promote skin health by preventing oxidative stress, which in turn helps with cell regeneration and repair. Regular use may reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Hydrates and Refreshes Skin
Rose water is known for its hydrating properties. It helps to balance the skin’s natural oils and provides deep hydration to dry skin.
Used as a facial mist, it gives an instant refresh to tired or dull skin, making it look more radiant and plump.
Maintains Skin pH Balance
The natural pH of the skin is slightly acidic, and using harsh cleansers can disrupt that balance. Rose water, with its mild astringent properties, helps restore the skin’s pH levels, keeping it balanced and preventing issues like acne, excess oil production, or dryness.
Anti-Aging Effects
Thanks to its antioxidants and vitamins, rose water can help slow down signs of aging. The antioxidants boost collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity, while its moisturizing properties keep the skin soft and supple. With regular use, you may notice fewer wrinkles and improved skin texture.
Reduces Acne
Rose water’s antibacterial and antiseptic properties make it effective in reducing acne and preventing breakouts.
It cleanses pores, removes excess oil, and helps in fighting the bacteria responsible for acne formation. It can be applied as a toner to cleanse the skin and soothe any inflammation from acne.
Natural Cleanser
Rose water can be used as a natural facial cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and makeup. It is gentle on the skin, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
When used as part of a regular skincare routine, it cleanses without stripping away natural oils, leaving the skin feeling fresh and clean.
Helps in Hair Care
Rose water can also benefit hair health. It hydrates the scalp and helps reduce dandruff due to its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.
It strengthens hair follicles, promoting healthier, shinier hair, and can be used as a final rinse after shampooing for a refreshing boost.
Enhances Mood and Reduces Stress
The calming aroma of rose water has been linked to mood enhancement. Its natural scent can help alleviate stress and anxiety, promote relaxation, and improve sleep quality.
The soothing effect of rose water can be felt when used as a spray or in aromatherapy.
Helps with Eye Fatigue
Using rose water as a compress for tired or puffy eyes can be very soothing. It helps reduce swelling and redness around the eyes, providing a refreshing and calming effect. Just dip cotton pads in cold rose water and place them over your eyes for instant relief.
How To Make Rose Water Toner At Home
You can use the homemade rose water as a toner. You can also use it as a mixing medium for powdered masks, a hair rinse, and in many other different do-it-yourself beauty recipes.
Items
For this DIY, you’ll need:
- A large pot
- A glass lid
- A saucer
- A small bowl
- 2-3 organic roses
- Distilled water.
Process
Start by picking 2 to 3 fresh organic roses and separating the petals from the stems. If your roses are dirty, you should first clean them with plain water.
You want to make sure that the roses are clean and pesticide-free, which is why I recommend using organic roses.
Even when you’re using organic roses, be sure to give them a quick rinse beforehand to remove any dirt.
A little trick to speed up the petal-plucking process is to grab the stem at the base of the rose, tear it out, and separate the rose petals. This will save time from having to pluck each individual petal, one at a time.
Place a heat-safe saucer upside down in your large pot and, then, a heat-safe bowl on top of the saucer.
Arrange the rose petals around the saucer and the bowl and cover them with distilled water. Add just enough water to cover the petals, because adding too much water will dilute the rose water.
Next, you want to cover the pot with a glass lid. Place the lid upside down, that way you can put ice on top of it. This will help to speed up the distillation process.
This method will give you two types of rose water. The first you’ll find in the small bowl
that we’ve placed inside the pot. This is the purest form of rose water. During the process, as the water simmers, steam collects on the lid and drips into the small bowl. It’s transparent and has no color.
The second form of rose water is the one in the pot with the roses. Although this rose water isn’t as pure, it still has many benefits and uses.
Let the roses simmer until they lose their color completely. This can take anywhere between 30 to 45 minutes. Once the roses lose their color, you can take the small bowl out of the pot and remove the pot from the stove.
Pour the rose hydrosol that has collected into the bowl into a glass container. This rose water is perfect to use as a toner.
All you need to do is spray it directly onto cleansed skin, before applying your serum and your moisturizer.
Use the rest of the water in the pot by straining the rose petals from the water. As I mentioned before, this rose water isn’t as pure, but it still has many benefits and you can use it in a variety of different ways.
Storage
Since the rose water does not have any preservatives it has a shorter shelf life. If you keep it in the fridge, fresh rose water can last you about 2 weeks. If kept at room temperature, it might last for about 1 week.
If by any chance you end up making more rose water than you intended and can’t use it all up within a short time, you can add it to your bathwater.
Furthermore, you can freeze it in an ice cube tray for later use. It makes for an amazing sunburn remedy.
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Final Thoughts
I love making my own rose water because of how easy it is to make. Not only do I save on spending a lot of money for a small amount, but I also love the fact that it doesn’t contain any chemicals. Of course, the downside is that I cannot keep it for long but that is overcome with making small batches.
I hope this post on how to make your own DIY rose water in the comfort of your home was helpful. Don’t forget, to subscribe to my mailing newsletter and also follow me on Pinterest for more.
