Rose water in skin and hair care is also known as rose hydrosol a water-based ingredient infused with floral essence for additional botanical benefit. Rose water is a by-product of Rose essential oil that is created during the process of steam distillation, the oil infuses with the water to create Rose water. meaning that it contains the nutrients, essence, and benefits from rose petals infused with water, making it more special than just regular water as they contain compounds from the plant. Generally, this is how all hydrosols are made, they tend to be products of the steam distillation process when making essential oils. To be clear this is different from Rose flavoured water, which is simply rose extract mixed in with water, hydrosol is what is packed with the botanical goodies.
Now let’s get to the juicy stuff, what are the actual benefits of rose water?
So, Rose water has many of the same benefits as rose essential oil, one of my favourite essential oils. It actually makes for the perfect toner, hydrating and cleansing and a natural astringent that evens the skin tone, removes oil and dirt, shrinks the pores, tightens, and firms the skin providing a fresher more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.
Rose water helps to soothe irritated skin, due to it being rich in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties. These properties also help to reduce the appearance of redness so a perfect if you suffer from rosacea. Its anti-microbial properties help to fight infection making it a perfect option for acne sufferers, it also helps control excess sebum (oil) production which is another plus for acne sufferers. It’s rich hydrating properties nourishing the skin resulting in great skin plumpness and elasticity, giving you skin an instant refreshing boost, and after all isn’t glowing fresh skin the main prerogative?
KEY BENEFITS:
· Anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial
· Natural toner
· Cleanser
· Tightens and firms the skin
· Anti-ageing properties
· Rejuvenates skin
· Soothes irritated skin
· Anti-rosacea
· Regulates sebum production
· Improve skin elasticity
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