Rose water, an indispensable miracle product of all bathrooms

Rose water has many benefits, not just for the skin. A rich and miraculous product that has the power to change your everyday life. And the must is that it is a natural ally that will allow you to get rid of products with chemical components. These are some of his benefits that should convince you.

1- It cleans the skin deeply
We first know the rose water for its benefits to the skin. Indeed, it is a natural antibacterial that has the gift of cleaning the skin deep and for the whole day. Better, it has moisturizing benefits with the effect of smoothing and revitalizing the skin. Rose water will even be the ally of oily skin because it helps to tighten the pores. We therefore advise cleaning morning and evening for a beautiful skin every day.

2- It helps healing
Thanks to its antibacterial and healing properties, rose water is very recommended to treat acne . It is also effective against canker sores and skin ulcers. A miracle product suitable for all skin types and is very respectful of sensitive skin, making it a must in the bathroom.


3- She treats the scalp
If rose water is very good for the skin, it is also an ally of the hair and especially irritated scalps . For this, use it as a mask by spraying a little rose water on the scalp. Massage and leave for a few minutes. This beauty action will have a double action: that of cleaning the scalp and promote blood circulation that will help to grow hair.

4- It soothes headaches
Although rose water can not help against heavy migraines, it can still soothe mild headaches. In this case, as when using essential oils , simply apply a cotton soaked in this hydrosol and deposit on the forehead and temples to enjoy its relaxing power.

5- It saves puffy eyes
Did you party the day before and wake up with puffy eyes ? Do not panic, the rose water is here to save you. This only requires a little preparation upstream, namely to keep fresh cottons. In the morning, soak cold cottons with a few drops of water and gently put them on your eyes. Bye bye the inflated effect and the apparent dark circles, hello eyes illuminated!

6- It is an effective after-sun
Rose water also has the power to combat the harmful effects of the sun on the skin, which is why it is warmly recommended to use it after a day of sun exposure. Just spray the areas of your body that have been exposed, the feeling of calm will be almost immediate.

Rose water helps in regenerating skin

Rose Water

Rich in anti aging ingredients, it boosts the repair of damaged skin cells to maintain youth. By its soothing, it also treats soft sensitive skin. This mythical flower fragrance is a major ingredient in cosmetics.

Appreciated since ancient times for its fragrance and color, pink is one of the most cultivated plants in the world. Through the centuries, the flower has evolved and there are now more than three thousand varieties worldwide. Damascus rose centifolia and are widely used in cosmetics for their active ingredients, but also for their delicate perfume fragrances. The petals of the rose hip and fruit, rich in vitamin A and essential fatty acids, are also needed increasingly in care. The rose water is an ancient beauty secret. But these benefits have been demonstrated only recently, through tests on reconstituted skin. "For now, the stem and leaf are not exploited, but it is not impossible that in the future some very interesting properties for the skin we discover" predicts Laurent Lefaucheur, doctor of biology and scientific director at Florame .

An anti-aging ally

"It works by stimulating the growth of keratinocytes, the cells that participate in the renewal of the epidermis, says the specialist. It is thanks to them that our skin retains its youthfulness , repairing damaged areas. But also the rose has a moisturizing action. It limits the insensible water loss (sweating, perspiration ...) ensuring a better seal of the stratum corneum, "says Didier Thevenin, director of training at Melvita. In addition, its high concentration of essential fatty acids improves the moisture barrier and also plays on the good quality of fibroblasts, these guardians of firmness housed in the dermis, as well as the production of collagen. Where a skin plumped, a refreshed complexion and immediate radiance. And thanks to its vitamin E, it provides additional protection against free radicals.

A bath of softness

Rose Water is a particularly mild and well tolerated carefully because by using it only benefits the active ingredients, without any restriction on use, unlike the essential oil for example. "By carrying out the distillation of the flower essential oil, approximately 0.2% is obtained very little. In rose water, there are only water and the flower petals. Therefore the risk of allergic reaction "is limited, explains Laurent Lefaucheur. Rose water easily relieves discomfort of sensitive skin. It reduces redness. Its anti-inflammatory action is also very effective for relieving sunburn. It has astringent and slightly tightening the pores. Applied directly to the scalp, soothes itching, overheating and stimulates microcirculation.

Attention to the composition!

As the term "Rose water" is not checked, "some unscrupulous brands, often sold in markets, mix a few drops of rose essential oil to the water, and sell it as a floral water," says Didier Thevenin. With this type of product, it is not the same safety or the same benefits with a  steam distillation. To ensure the quality of the product, verify that the list of ingredients does not mention: essential oil of rose (rosa flower or oil).