Benefits of Rose Water

Roses have been added to cosmetics, medicines and therapeutic treatments for centuries for it's amazing beauty properties.
 
Rose essential oil has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, making it ideal to topically treat a host of ailments including abrasions, burns and skin conditions.

Vitamin A, B3, C, D, and E. In addition, falvonoid (antioxidant), tannins, and zinc are also often found in rose water.

works well on dry skin and aging, as well as the oily skin and acne prone.
 
Rose water has a nutritious astringent tonic which helps reduce redness caused by enlarged capillaries.

Rose water increases blood flow to the scalp to nourish and strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair loss.

Rose water helps maintain the skin's natural pH balance so they can against various skin diseases and eczema.

Sebum production can be balanced by using rose water. This applies to people with oily skin or dry skin.

 

Rose water can help in reducing the redness from irritated or over-heated skin.
 

 It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores. Thus preventing acne and pimples

 

Its astringent like properties are great if used after facials and help to close open pores. Applying rose water after steaming tightens capillaries, reduces redness and blotchiness.
 

The aroma of roses is said to be a powerful mood enhancer. It rids you of feelings of anxiety and promotes emotional wellbeing, thereby making you look relaxed. Since it is de-stressing, it helps you sleep better which means you will wake up feeling fresh.
 
For those with mature skin, try using rose hip oil or serums as an anti aging treatment.
 
Try using rose water with glycerine as a facial spray in the morning and evening.  Simply spritz on dry skin and allow to obsorb.

 

Skin care routine!

I've had quite the journey when it comes to my skin.  I've suffered from large cystic breakouts to small tiny bumps all over my face.  After trying just about every product, I've finally come to find that the most simple regimen is working for me.  Below is my new routine that has transformed my skin! I hope this can help others if not inspire others to look towards simplicity when it comes to your body and skin.

Morning routine
I wash my face, in the shower, with Aveeno Creamy Cleanser.  This one works best for me but I know everyone's skin is different.  It has tiny beads that exfoliate your skin gently.

Once I get out of the shower, I use a separate towel to PAT my face dry. 

I then spritz my face lightly with rosewater and allow it to dry on its own. 

Lastly, I moisturize.  I've been using probably one of the worse things possible on my face, Jergens body lotion!  BUT because I've been using it for so long, it just works for my skin now.  I've tried tons of different face creams and they all break me out.  If you have the same problem, I would suggest going to your closest health store to see what types of natural moisturizers they can recommend. 


Night time routine
My night time routine is exactly the same as my morning routine however, before I wash my face with my Aveeno cleanser, I do a pre-cleanse with a stronger cleanser.  I like Clean and Clear because I can literally see all my makeup wash right off.  I then follow with my above routine. 

Stay tuned to my next blog post about why I use rosewater and what the benefits are.