How to Use Rose Water As an Oil
Distilling rose petals results in two byproducts: rose oil and rose water. Rose oil is the oil from the petals that vaporize and condense in the still. Rose water comes from drops of oil and rose scent that is infused with the water used to distill the roses. Both have moisturizing and skin healing properties. While rose oil is heavier than rose water, the two are nearly interchangeable in both beauty regimens and in aromatherapy. You can use rose water in the same way as you would rose oil, the mixture just uses slightly different ingredients. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Rose water
- Glycerin
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Dark glass bottle with eyedropper lid
- Cotton balls
- Aromatherapy light bulb rings
Instructions
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Pour about one-half cup of rose water into a bowl. Add about one-quarter cup of glycerin, which is a clear, thick liquid with a consistency similar to baby oil. Glycerin is not oily, just thick. It will thicken the rose water slightly to make it easier to use.
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Stir the water together with the glycerin until they're thoroughly blended together. Pour the mixture into a dark glass bottle with an eyedropper in the lid.
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Drip about five drops of rose water mix onto a cotton ball. Swipe it over your face in the morning and evening. Use rose water during the day to cleanse your pores and protect your skin from drying winter winds.
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Place an aromatherapy ring over a light bulb in a table lamp. These rings are metal or stone and sit on light bulbs like a crown. They have a channel, which runs around the edge for scented oils. Drip rose water and glycerin into the channel until it is full. Since rose water vaporizes faster than rose oil, you'll need to refill the ring every hour instead of every few hours.
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