How to Make a Rose Water and Elderflower Eye Compress
Rose water and elderflower eye compresses are incredibly simple to make, and they can help tired eyes look rejuvenated. Rose water and elderflower compresses also can help soothe eyes that are stinging due to pollution or poor air quality. Making your own eye compresses rather than purchasing expensive spa treatments can save you quite a bit of money. It also can save you time. You can apply rose water and elderflower eye compresses on your lunch break at work by packing the solution and a few cotton pads in a bag before leaving. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Elderflower tincture
- Small sterilized glass bottle
- Rose water
- Cotton pads (to use)
Instructions
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Carefully pour 8 drops of tincture of elderflower into a small sterilized glass bottle and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
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Add 4 tbsp. of rose water and shake vigorously again.
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Set the mixture aside and let it infuse for about eight hours or overnight.
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Put the bottle in a cool, dry place for about 48 hours before the first use. Apply with a cotton pad.
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Tips & Warnings
Shake the glass bottle gently before each use, as the essential oils are likely to separate and sink to the bottom of the bottle.
To use, soak the cotton pads with the mixture and apply to closed eyes. Leave the cotton pads on for about 15 minutes before removing them. There is no need to rinse your eyelids with water after application.
Avoid storing or mixing any type of homemade skin care or cosmetics products in aluminum containers, as heavy metals may enter the final product and enter the bloodstream through the pores.
