Rose water
Rose water is a strong aromatic liquid produced as a byproduct during the manufacture of rose oil, which is used in the manufacture of perfumes, but the manufacture of pure rose water needs a large amount of rose petals and this makes the process of manufacturing is expensive and expensive, It contains many chemicals and preservatives. It is not the quality of pure rose water and does not provide the benefit it offers. It can be used to clean the food, to manufacture cosmetics, and to use medicinal products.
Uses of rose water
Cosmetic uses
- Remove dark circles: By bringing a large spoon of rose water, and a bowl of cold water, and mix the amounts together, and every morning we wash eyes with this mixture and will disappear dark circles in two weeks.
- Body Moisturizing: We bring six tablespoons of water, two large tablespoons of glycerin, mix the ingredients together, and then keep the mixture in a bottle. The whole body is cleaned with this mixture after each bath.
- Freshness of face: To protect the face and skin from the sun, we wipe the face and skin exposed with cotton containing water of the rose, and let the skin soak all the rose water. Repeat this process before and after your face and skin are exposed to the sun, but if you want to lighten your skin, drink a large glass of water with a large spoon of water. Rose daily every morning before eating.
- Remove stains and blackheads: Bring a large tablespoon of rose water, and a large spoon of apple cider vinegar, mix them together, and keep them in a bottle, and use the mixture as a face mask twice a day in the morning and evening.
- Mitigating the effects of acne: We bring two large tablespoons of rose water, a large spoon lemon juice, mix well, then put the mixture on the area containing acne and wait a few minutes and then wash it.
- Remove freckles and lighten the skin: Mix one tablespoon of sweet almond oil, one teaspoon of starch, one teaspoon of milk and one teaspoon of rose water. Mix on face and neck for up to a quarter of an hour, then wash face with warm water, and use this mixture once a week.
Religious Uses
Rose water is used in many religions, including Islam, Hinduism:
- For example, Muslims use rose water to clean the Kaaba using a mixture of Zamzam water and rose water.
- Indians use it at the burial ceremony of the dead, as they spray it on the grave of the deceased before burial.
- Used by all Christian denominations except the Eastern Orthodox Church.