You can easily learn how to make rosewater at home. During May and June in the northeast, there are beautiful roses everywhere. If you are like me, you may wonder how you can preserve that wonderful smell for a longer period of time. Rosewater is the perfect way to do that.

What is Rosewater

You can make rose water by steeping rose petals in water to make an infusion or It can also be the hydrosol portion of the distillate of rose petals. Hydrosol is a by-product of the production of rose essential oil. Historians believe It's origins trace back to Persia (modern day Iran). Since ancient times, people used roses medicinally, nutritionally, and as a perfume. In medieval Europe, rose water was used to wash hands at a meal table during feasts. Today, many use rose water as a spray applied directly to the face as a perfume and moisturizer.

What is Rosewater Used for?

Rosewater is a skin soother making it a great addition to your skin care routine. The inflammatory and antibacterial properties are helpful for reducing redness and acne. Rosewater has been used as a beauty product for thousands of years for a good reason. It even contains antioxidants which protect from cell damage. If your skin is in need of a soothing effect, make yourself this sweet smelling herbal water with this easy at home recipe. This recipe is similar to how you would make other herbal infusions.

How to Make Rosewater

Follow this instructions to make an infusion of rose petals.

First, gather rose petals from any type of rose, I use beach rose (rosa rugosa)
Loosely pack the rose petals in a mason jar
Now, fill the jar with boiling water and cover the jar
After that, set the jar on the counter for 24 hours
Lastly, strain the rose petals out of the liquid, and you have rosewater!
To make it last as long as possible, add 0.5% vitamin e or 2 tbsp. per cup of witch hazel extract. Use a funnel to pour the finished herbal water into a glass spray bottle.

Commercially available rosewater is steam distilled which is a longer process (but is possible to do at home). The steam distilled version is not as pretty (it's clear) and doesn't have as strong of a rose smell but it will last longer and has the same benefits.

Rosewater Recipe

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Ingredients

Rose petals
Water

Instructions

Gather rose petals from any type of rose, I use beach rose (rosa rugosa)
Loosely pack the rose petals in a mason jar
Fill the jar with boiling water and cover the jar
After that, set the jar on the counter for 24 hours
Lastly, strain the rose petals out of the liquid, and you have rosewater!
To make it last as long as possible, add 0.5% vitamin e or 2 tbsp. per cup of witch hazel extract. Use a funnel to pour the finished herbal water into a glass spray bottle.

How to use Homemade Rosewater for Skin Care

Use as atoner after washing your face
Spray on minor skin irritations for a soothing effect
Use rosewater in other herbal preparations like homemade magnesium oil
Use as a perfume
Spritz your pillow to enjoy the scent and for a calm mood
Use in other skin care recipes such as lotion

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