Rosewater is truly a nectar of the gods. It can be used in many recipes,
from foods to beauty aids, or just be splashed on for a fragrant aura as
lovely as a rose! Rosewater also makes a wonderful facial toner for all
skin types and is used in several recipes throughout this book, including
the Rooibos Rose Toner and the Green Clay Rose Milk Mask
YIELDS: 16 ounces
2 cups rose petals
2 cups distilled water
Dash of sea salt
What you will need: rubber gloves, glass or enamel pot, strainer
(cheesecloth or tea strainer), funnel, jar or bottle with sprayer top
1. To Make: Place the rose petals in a glass or enamel pot, pour in distilled
water to just cover. Avoid using a metal pot, as it will react negatively with
the oils. Add a dash of sea salt to help bring the essential oils out of the
petals. Heat until water is scalding but not boiling. Turn off the heat, add
rose petals, and let soak for at least an hour. Strain the petals from the
liquid, and use the funnel to pour into your storage container. Wear rubber
gloves to help avoid contamination, and give the petals an extra squeeze to
get as much of the botanical goodness out of them as possible.
2. To Store: Store in your refrigerator for up to 4 months.
3. To Use: Use as a facial toner or add a cup to your bathwater along with a
few fresh rose petals for a delicate rosy bath. Makes a lovely aromatic mist
to refresh your skin and your spirits if kept in a bottle with a sprayer top.
SKINCARE SECRETS
Traditional hydrosols, a.k.a. flower waters, are the byproduct of
steam distillation of essential oils. Steam passes through the plant
material to extract the essential oils; the hydrosol is the condensed
steam. Floral waters are much milder than essential oils and have
similar therapeutic effects in skin care and in overall mind, body, and
spirit wellness.
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