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Rose water originates from Iran and has been used for thousands of years, including in the Middle Ages. Rose water is made by distilling rose petals with steam and has a natural fragrance. Therefore, it is sometimes used as a gentle natural fragrance alternative to perfume and is an indispensable product in the skin care routine with many potential health benefits.
1. The effect of rose water
1.1 Helps soothe skin irritation One of the biggest beneficial effects of rose water is its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Thanks to this property, it can help treat many diseases, both internal and external. Distilled rose water can even help soothe the irritation of rosacea or eczema.
1.2 Soothes Sore Throat Unadulterated distilled natural rose water that can be used to make rose water or rose petal tea. Because pure rose water can soothe sore throats instead of using antibiotics to treat sore throats. In one study that proved its effectiveness, there was evidence of a soothing effect on sore throats and very little risk of using it.
1.3 Reduces skin redness Rose water has been used as a beauty product for many years before that. So it's no surprise that it can improve skin clarity, tighten pores, and reduce redness. The antibacterial properties of rose water can help reduce acne breakouts and the anti-inflammatory properties can reduce skin redness and puffiness.
1.4 Preventing and Treating Infections Rose water has a powerful antiseptic effect that can prevent and treat infections. Therefore, rose water is often used in many natural and medicinal treatments. In one study, it was even found that when pure rose water was used in eye drops to treat cases of conjunctivitis. Thanks to its antiseptic and pain-relieving properties, it helps to treat a number of eye diseases.
1.5 Contains Antioxidants Rose petals and rose essential oil contain several potent antioxidants, which may help protect cells from damage. One study found that the antioxidants in roses have potential lipid peroxidation inhibitory effects. This therefore provides strong cellular protection when using toner in your daily skin care routine.
1.6 Heals Cuts, Scars, and Burns Rose water has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that can help wounds heal faster. These properties can help clean and prevent infection of cuts and burns. In addition, rose water can also help cuts, burns and even scars on the skin heal faster.
1.7 Improves Mood Rose water may have potent antidepressant and anxiety-reducing properties. A 2011 study found that rose water extract from petals was able to relax the central nervous system in rats. This, suggests that rose water has anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects.
1.8 Headache Relief Rose water and rose essential oil are often used in a therapy to help relieve headaches. The scent of roses improves mood, reducing the stress effects discussed in the previous section. Use rose water by forming steam to soothe headaches. Or you can apply a gauze soaked in rose water on your forehead and head area for 45 minutes for positive results.
1.9 Has anti-aging properties Rose water is often added in beauty products to reduce wrinkles. Because in addition to soothing irritated skin, rose water can actually have anti-aging effects, reducing the appearance of wrinkles when applied topically. Therefore, rose water is one of the indispensable products in the skin care routine.
1.10 Soothe Digestive Problems In folk medicine, distilled rose water has been used to aid digestion and relieve digestive disorders. According to a 2008 study, there is some evidence that rose water has a positive effect on the digestive process and relieves digestive disorders. Natural rose water can also improve bile secretion, which can further aid digestion.
2. How to use rose water
Rose water is an indispensable product in the skin care routine and brings many wonderful effects. You can easily find it in stores or make your own rose water relatively easily by steam distilling rose petals. You can apply it on your own topically or mix it with a moisturizer or natural oils like coconut oil. In addition, pure rose water can be used to make rose water tea or rose petal tea. The substances contained in rose help improve hydration, provide skin benefits, treat digestive disorders and soothe sore throats.
Rose water is considered safe and poses no risk to the user. However, the market often uses rose water prepared for topical use and cannot be taken orally, so you may be allergic to the above compound.
You can buy toner or make your own and can use it in a number of ways, including the following:
Use it as a cleanser or toner. You just need to wash your face with rose water after washing your face with a regular cleanser. Use rose water in recipes, such as hibiscus iced tea with rose water, rose tea, etc. It should be noted that most rose water products on the market are intended for topical use. Contains impurities, not natural rose water. So, if you intend to use it in a recipe, read the instructions carefully and choose the right product. Create a mist to mist with rose water by putting it in a spray bottle. This can reduce stress. You can spray rose water on your wrists, face, or even on your pillow. In summary, rose water offers a lot of important benefits such as reducing skin irritation, reducing redness and sore throat,... Besides, distilled rose water has a nice scent and it is sometimes used. as a gentle natural fragrance to replace perfume. It is an indispensable product in your skin care routine with many potential health benefits. There are many different types of rose water on the market with different uses. Therefore, carefully read the instructions for use and choose the right product.
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Reference source: healthline.com