Rose water
Rose water has many uses in cooking, it is used in the manufacture of some dishes, especially sweets, but its role is more prominent in the areas of beauty and care of the body and skin, it is suitable for all types of skin and even sensitive, and works to narrow the pores of the skin, and reduce the secretion of Grains, and works to lighten, and remove pigments, as well as the good smell that gives to the skin.
Making rose water at home
There are many types of rose water in the markets, but most of them are unnatural and do not take into account the correct bases in preparation. It is known that plants are attacked by insects and pests. Farmers are forced to use insecticides to eliminate them. Roses, and therefore become rose water contains toxic substances, so it is better to prepare it in the house in the following way:
- Combine some fresh rose petals, the same day you picked them, preferably in the morning after the dew disappears, make sure they are free of insects, and the effects of insecticides, that if you want to make rose water yourself it is better to plant roses yourself first , and avoid the use of pesticides during the care.
- Do not add any part of roses except rose petals.
- Wash the petals collected with water, to remove the dirt.
- Put the petals in a pot that can be placed on the fire, and drown them with distilled water so that they are covered only, without increasing so that you do not produce diluted water.
- Raise the pot on low heat, cover it, and wait until the color of the water changes.
- Remove the pot from the fire, and let it cool down.
- Sort boiled petals, put in a bottle, and keep it in the fridge.
So you have got natural rose water, and you can use it internally and externally.
Uses of rose water
- Aromatic Body: You can use rose water as an internal and external fragrance for your body, by adding a tablespoon of rose water to a cup of water and drink, and add a quantity of it to the water of your shower, and thus earn the body a fragrant smell, and improves the smell of secretions.
- Anti-Wrinkle: Wipe your skin with wet cotton every day before going to bed.
- Makeup remover: Use a cotton ball, dipped in rose water, and remove the makeup of your eyes, it is nice on the skin.
- Anti-irritant: It can be used after shaving excess hair to avoid skin irritation, and men can use it for the same purpose.
- Moisturizing and open to the skin: With the repeated use of rose water on your skin, you will notice the natural brightness of your skin, as well as it works to narrow the pores wide.
- Using rose water in general removes stress and relieves stress.