DIY Rosewater Recipe

Our popular Rose Water Recipe is made with rose petals, alcohol and water and forms the basis for a good many home spa treatments and cosmetics for delicate and sensitive skin, and, for making perfumes and aromatics for the bath.  The  next time your sweetheart sends you flowers and they begin to droop, save the petals before they wither and use them to make rosewater, and you’ll wear your sweetheart’s gift on your skin.

There  used to be a wonderful florist in our neighborhood who saved loose and discarded rose petals from its trimmings for customers who wished to use them for potpourri.  Ask if your florist will do the same for your home spa recipes.

 

DIY Rosewater Recipe
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Rosewater Recipe

Our popular Rose Water Recipe is made with rose petals, alcohol and water and forms the basis for a good many home spa treatments and cosmetics for delicate and sensitive skin, and, for making perfumes and aromatics for the bath

Prep5 minutes
Active10 minutes
Total15 minutes
Course: Body, Face
Cuisine: DIY Spa Treatments
Keyword: Rose, Rosewater
Courtesy of: SpaIndex.com Spa Lifestyle Daily

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Storage Jar

Materials

  • 1 cup rose petals
  • 1-1/2 cups distilled water
  • 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol or vodka

Instructions

  • Simmer rose petals in water for 10 minutes. Strain and remove petals
  • Add alcohol to the remaining water (see Note)
  • Bottle and store in the fridge for 2 weeks if using alcohol or 1 week without

Spa Index Kitchen Notes

Rosewater without a bit of alcohol will quickly develop a residue on its surface. If you don't wish to use rubbing alcohol, you may substitute Vodka, or, 1/2 teaspoon of Benzoin Tincture.
Rosewater helps maintain the skin's pH balance, and also controls excess oil.  Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness of irritated skin, get rid of acne, dermatitis and eczema. It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores. -- Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj, Skincare Expert

 

 

 

First published May 25, 2007

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