Rose Water (Hydrosol), Rose Essential Oil

Ask about the best flower you wish to gift anyone and that would be Rose without any doubt. Rose has been man’s favourite since ancient times, characterized by its extraordinary fragrance, beauty and colour. As rose flower was introduced to man millions of years ago, man due to his extraordinary talent derived various methods to preserve and use its beautiful properties for his own benefits. The experiments we so much that now Rose is the essential ingredient used in cooking some of the most delicious food, beauty products and oils for fragrance and therapeutic usage. Rose water is generally a by product of Rose while extracting oil, is believed to be discovered by a Muslim chemist in medieval time by using a process called distillation. Rose water can be used in the following ways:

Rose water has been used for different purposes and the application varies accordingly, for example if you want to get rid of eye puffiness or dark under eye circles, than soak two cotton balls in cool rose water and keep them over your eyes, it will instantly providing soothing effect and help in relaxing your eyes almost instantly. Rose water can be also used as eye drops to remove dust and give a clear white looks as it will remove any foreign particles present in your eyes and relax your eyes at the same time.

Rose water is the best antibacterial and antiseptic you can find which has no side effects. It has natural components which contribute in rejuvenating skin and make it appear younger. Therefore it is among the widely used beauty products. Rose water is often used as skin cleanser and regular washing of face reduces wrinkles and prevents the development of fine lines and skin inflammation. Rose water also helps in getting rid of dead skin cells. Hence after using it regularly, one can find clear and glowing skin. It is helpful in treating sun burns and helps in regaining the skin’s PH balance. Rose water can be used to treat dermatitis, as well.