I'll send you weekly-ish emails about our longing to belong, living with the seasons, and connecting with ancestors to enjoy with your morning warm beverage. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. To read our blog How to Preserve Homemade Rosewater, click hereCome help us celebrate the big move!! Great idea! Rosewater mixed when with mashed strawberries can help in skin lightening. I found out how to do exactly what I needed to do. ", "I love the freshly-picked petals. But, it is a great product. Place your rose petals in a bowl, and bring the water to a boil. HA! So happy you are here!! Be sure to follow all of the instructions carefully! This isn’t necessary, but depending on the roses you use, the scent may not be as strong. Roses come in different types, each with its own unique smell. Hi, I'm Swetha. amzn_assoc_linkid = "8447b33c330545079f4eae5f22ecb623"; Be sure to head to my instagram for more fun tips! Strain the water in a glass jar and allow to cool completely. But, nowadays, you can’t walk into a store and just pick any product labelled as Rose water, and here’s why… A little history: Rose water is not a new concept. The smell of roses and carnations have to be my two favorite flower scents…Sounds like a lovely face mist for our hot summers. back when I was known as The Dabblist and was exploring all sorts of ways I could create beautiful things with my hands. Rose water is actually a hydrosol made from the steam distillation of rose petals. I lived in Turkey for several years and saw women making it with the same method but they also added a pinch of citric acid to keep it fresher longer, it dosnt change the taste of the rose water. ..and following the Goddess wisdom of Rosemary Gladstar I hope? That is, until your article explained how to mix the oil in alcohol first. Just like with this rosehip oil I love to use, rose water has amazing benefits that come straight from the petals. wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. I love how easy it is to make too. Can it be used as a toner? Would this be the same ratio? Or simply spritz your body with rose water as a body spray or perfume. I use fresh roses from my garden, but I also mention to be sure to use organic. You could try a bit of witch hazel too, which also has a scent. Yay! Your email address will not be published. Why does my rosewater not smell the way it should if I made it with fresh petals? Consider making a gift basket containing your homemade rosewater, some rose massage oil, soaps, and candles. Hi Stella! This article will show your four ways to make your own rosewater. I love reading the health benefits of your concoctions and I’m always in awe how a simple solution can help with so many things. Another beauty regime I use every day is this rosehip oil. This article from the US National Library of Medicine shares how rose petals also have anti-microbial properties. Hi Karis! Reader's Digest, Back to Basics, p. 342, (2003), ISBN 0-86449-028-3, {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/49\/Make-Rosewater-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Rosewater-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/49\/Make-Rosewater-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/aid351074-v4-728px-Make-Rosewater-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"