Rose water is becoming more and more popular. People see it appearing in many products. Yet it is a mystery to many people what it is exactly. That it is a panacea in the field of skin, hair and lips is certain. But how is it made and what else is it good for? Below we describe the benefits of rose water. Also, this article explains what is it made of and how you can make it yourself. This way you can get the most benefits of this wonderful product in your life.

What is rose water?

Rose water is a by-product that is released during the evaporation of rose petals. This process of distillation from which the water remains intended to recover rose oil. Rose water is widely used as a seasoning in traditional cuisine. You will also find it a lot in cocktails, cosmetic or skin care products.

If the water is intended for cosmetic purposes, it is not suitable for use in the kitchen. This is not what it is intended for. The water is very popular because it brings many benefits. It can have a healing effect not only on the skin but also inside our body. Rose water contains vitamins A, B3, C, D and E. In addition, there are huge number of antioxidants and it has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Main benefits of rose water

When you look at the benefits of rose water, it's actually too much to list. That's why we've fished out the most important ones and divided them into categories. There are probably many more good things you can do with this.

The benefits for the skin at a glance:

  • Keeps the PH value of the skin on the arrow
  • Hydrates and smooth
  • Acne, inflammation, scars and wounds heal or disappear
  • Calming effect for stress and anxiety
  • Against skin aging due to vitamin C

Remedy of water and roses in your hair

When you use this remedy in your hair you will notice that you suffer from dandruff less. The irritating scalp becomes calm again and the hair looks fresh again. It creates a natural shine and can even help against hair loss. All this together means that you also see this often in different hair products.

  • Less trouble with dandruff
  • Hydrating and restorative
  • Irritating skin calms down again
  • Gives an extra natural shine to the hair
  • May be effective against hair loss

Storing rose water

If you buy organic rose water, it has a shelf life of about 12 months, depending on the packaging and quality. This is because various preservatives have been added to keep it all together. Did you make the remedy yourself? Then it has a shorter shelf life, but then you know for sure that there is no other junk in the product. You can store rose water that you have made yourself in the refrigerator for a week.

Author's Bio: 

Misty Jhones