Rose water beauty benefits

Rose water has been used for centuries as a natural beauty and skincare ingredient.  Long before modern skincare products became popular people relied on rose water to keep their skin healthy and fresh.

Today many skincare experts say it can still be a helpful part of a daily beauty routine.

•Keeps skin soft and hydrated

Rose water helps the skin stay soft by reducing moisture loss.

It gives the skin a fresh healthy glow and may help prevent dryness especially during winter. In hot weather it can also help reduce body odor caused by sweating.

Some experts believe it may also help soothe dry skin conditions such as eczema.

•Brightens the skin

you can make a simple face mask by mixing 1 tablespoon of Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Earth), 2 tablespoons of rose water and a few drops of lemon juice.

Apply it to your face and neck for about 15 minutes then rinse with water.  This may help leave your skin feeling clean fresh and brighter.

•May help reduce acne

rose water has natural properties that may help reduce bacteria on the skin.

Mixing equal amounts of rose water and lemon juice and applying it to the face may help improve acne while keeping the skin hydrated.

•A natural hand moisturizer

If your hands become dry after washing dishes or clothes make a simple homemade lotion by mixing 4 tablespoons of glycerin 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and 8 tablespoons of rose water.

Store it in a bottle and use it whenever needed to keep your hands soft.

•Restores nail shine

frequent use of nail polish can make nails look dull. Applying a mixture of equal parts rose water and lemon juice may help restore their natural shine.

•Soothes tired eyes

placing cotton pads soaked in rose water over closed eyes for a few minutes may help reduce tiredness and mild puffiness.

Some experts also believe it may improve the appearance of dark circles.

•Adds shine to hair

for healthier looking hair mix 1 cup of rose water 2 vitamin E capsules and ½ teaspoon of olive oil in a spray bottle.

Apply it to damp hair or use rose water as a final rinse after shampooing to add shine and a pleasant fragrance.

•Helps keep skin moisturized

Adding a few drops of rose water to your regular moisturizer may help improve skin hydration and leave your skin feeling smoother and refreshed.

•A natural way to reduce body odor

A traditional remedy suggests mixing rose powder with rose water and applying a small amount to areas that sweat the most.

This may help reduce unpleasant body odor.

•May help with mouth sores and bad breath

Some traditional home remedies use rose water mixed with rose powder to soothe mouth sores. Gargling with rose infused water is also believed to help freshen breath and support healthy gums.

•Use with care

although rose water offers many natural skincare benefits it should not replace medical treatment.

If you have a skin problem eye infection or any serious health concern it is always best to consult a qualified doctor before trying home remedies.