Rose Hydrosol

WHAT IS ROSE HYDROSOL?

With its heavenly one-of-a-kind scent, rose hydrosol is among the best hydrosols to own. The best part about it is that it’s widely available. Different cultures around the world have been using rose hydrosol for a myriad of uses as you will see below.

Rose hydrosol is obtained from steam distillation of fresh/dried rose petals (botanical name: Rosa damascena) The distillation process is also used to extract the essential oil. But normally, a lot of rose petals are required to get the pure essential oil many distillers, especially local ones, extract rose hydrosol alone without the essential oil.

BENEFITS OF ROSE HYDROSOL

1. Skin Beautifier
Rose hydrosol is so nourishing and moisturizing to skin of all types. It is rich in vitamin C, which boosts collagen and prevents premature aging.

2. Hair Growth Booster
Did you know that rose hydrosol also promotes hair growth? Amazing, right?! It’s because it contains high levels of flavonoids, antioxidants and other nutrients that support the hair follicles and foster growth of new hairs.

Simply mix up ¼ cup of rosemary hydrosol and ¼ cup of rose hydrosol in a fine mist spray bottle. Now spray it all over your scalp until soaked. Wait for an hour then wash your hair as usual.

3. Facial Toner
Rose hydrosol has astringent properties. Once you apply it on your skin, you’ll notice it feels tighter, firmer and non-oily.

4. Natural Perfume
Rose has a beautiful fresh roses scent that lingers on skin. Use it as a body mist after a shower. It can also be used as an air freshener for your bedroom and other places.

5. Anti-Inflammatory
The strong anti-inflammatory properties of rose hydrosol make it a good choice for reducing inflammation. It helps with red angry acne, itchy eczema and flaky psoriasis patches. You can also spray it on sunburn to cool, soothe and heal.

6. Cooling and Refreshing
Mist rose hydrosol on your face and neck after you come back from the hot sun outside. This will instantly cool down overheated skin and relieve exhaustion. You can use for hot flashes and night sweats as well. Also enjoy a few splashes of rose hydrosol in your iced tea, sherbet or water.

7. Antibacterial
Rose hydrosol has antibacterial properties that make it good for fighting acne, itchy skin and other bacterial skin infections.

8. Aphrodisiac
Spray rose hydrosol all over your body for a natural and subtle romantic scent before that date. Or diffuse rose hydrosol in your bedroom for its aphrodisiac effects!

9. Antiviral
The antiviral properties of rose hydrosol are effective in fighting off viral infections, whether it’s cold sores, eye infections, flu or the stomach bug.

10. Antiseptic
Use rose hydrosol to clean wounds by spraying it on the area until cleansed. You can also use it on skin and surfaces to clean and disinfect.