How to Make Rose Scented Floral Water

Floral waters can be used in a variety of ways because they are not as heavily scented as perfumes or colognes. A splash of rose scented floral water applied to the skin immediately after a refreshing bath is a wonderful pick-me-up. It re-energizes, lifts the spirit and can be added directly to bath water. Rose scented floral water is easy to make and requires only four ingredients.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 cups distilled water
• 1/4 cup vodka
• ½ cup fresh red rose petals
• 10 drops rose essential oil
• Large glass bottle with lid for mixing
• Wooden spoon
• Strainer
• Decorative glass bottle with lid

1. Wash and rinse the glass bottle you will use for mixing. Using a paper towel, dry the outside of the bottle, but allow the inside to thoroughly air dry.

2. Pour the distilled water into the mixing bottle and add the vodka. Vodka is used instead of regular rubbing alcohol because it does not have a scent.

3. Using the wooden spoon put the rose petals in the liquid and stir gently until completely wet.

4. Add the rose essential oil and stir again.

5. Place the lid on the bottle and store in a cool, dark place for seven to ten days to allow the scent to fully blend.

6. Remove the rose petals and strain the liquid into a decorative glass bottle. The liquid will have been delicately colored red from the rose petals.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the rose scented floral water as potpourri. Just uncover the bottle and let the fragrance fill the room.
• Because of the alcohol content, keep the rose scented floral water and all supplies out of the reach of children.

Resources

• Simple Solutions for Family & Home
• Experience Bath Time Tea Comfort

[TeresaShay]

on 9/28/2008 What a fun idea! Thank you for sharing!

[Ballzy]

on 9/27/2008 Such a great article! 5*