Rose water is made by steeping or distilling rose petals in water. Rose water is used in beauty products, perfumes and also in cooking - especially in Middle Eastern recipes.

When I was in my teens and early 20's, the scent of roses in any skin care or beauty product turned me off. I assumed rose-scented products were only meant for women over the age of 50. How wrong I was. The smell of roses is such a beautiful, intoxicating scent that whispers femininity. (That is, when it's real and not chemical. I still can't stand the fake rose fragrance oil smells.) Now I look for rose products because I love the sweet simplicity of the scent.

With more and more people looking to get back to the basics of things that go on and in their bodies, I'm not alone. More people are looking for ways to simplify their beauty products, using oils to cleanse and moisturize the body. Rose water's popularity is skyrocketing due to the skin benefits it offers.

Rose Water Skin Benefits

Rose water is great for all skin types. It has gentle anti-bacterial properties to it and can help relieve redness and inflammation in the skin. This makes it a great product to use for those who suffer with acne or chronic redness. It won't dry out your skin, so it's great for those with dry skin, too. It has been known to help with under-eye circles and softening of early signs of aging. It also is great to use on skin irritations, such as bug bites or sun burns.

Making your own rose water couldn't be easier.

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