Roses are Red. Rose Water is Pink!
Happy February, Beautiful. Because it’s Bachelor season and Valentine’s Day is coming up, we thought it would only be fitting to tell you all about rosewater. If you have never used rosewater before, but you’re curious to know more, keep reading!
Rosewater has many health benefits for your inner body and skin. It is made by distilling rose petals with steam. Because of it’s natural fragrance, some choose to use it in lieu of perfume. Roses are naturally high in vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy sugars, so the benefits of rose water can range from hydrating your skin to calming your hair’s frizzy attitude. Below are some of the most important benefits for your skin:
Anti-inflammatory: This is one of the greatest benefits of rose water. The anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe the irritation of eczema or rosacea.
Hydration: Well it is water but rose water can give your skin that extra boost of hydration in the morning. In addition, it can help reduce the oiliness of your skin.
Defrizz & Strengthen Hair: Just like rosewater can hydrate your skin, it can hydrate your hair the hydrocarbons in the water help keep hair strong, healthy, and hydrated.
Mood Booster: Yes girl. If you’re feeling down, spritz yourself with some rose water. Research has found links between mood stabilization and rose water. The extracts have light mood-enhancing benefits.
High in Vitamin C: This vitamin aids in blemish treatment, cell recovery, UV protection, skin hydration, and wrinkle prevention.
Anxious to start using rose water in your daily routine? Here’s how you can incorporate it:
Use it as an eye cleanser/soother
Add it to your body lotion
Add it to your conditioner
Makeup remover
Acne treatment, used with lemon juice, but be careful. A little bit of lemon juice goes a long way as it can sting acneic skin, so use sparingly and never apply to open lesions.
You can take advantage of the natural benefits of rose water in your daily skincare routine. Now, you’re an expert in rose water my divine goddesses.
XOXO,
Tana Marie