Showing posts with label Rosewater Punch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rosewater Punch. Show all posts

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Mature Skin Toner with Rose Hydrosol

Rose hydrosol (or rose water) is a wonderful water that offers a soft beautiful floral aroma.  Rose Hydrosol provides us many skin healing properties as well as mental health benefits.  It can be used directly on the skin but do a patch test first if you've never tried Rose Hydrosol.

  • Wonderful toner for the skin. Simply spray on face liberally, especially after the gym.
  • Add to unscented lotions for added moisturizing benefits.
  • Reduces Stress.  Spray on pillow or office and inhale deeply and slowly.
  • Spritz in clean laundry.  For added happiness.
  • Spray on tablecloth before setting the table.  For added pleasant table talk.
  • Add to bath water.  Rose pedals, chocolates and soft music, optional!
  • Men's After shave: Apply it as an after shave to soothe irritated skin
  • Make Cookies!!
  • Wonderful Rosewater punch, recipe below this post.
Rose Hydrosol is a stable hydrosol and has a shelf life of two years or more.  To purchase quality Rose Hydrosol, please go here.


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Mature Skin Rose Toner

  • 1 cup of rose hydrosol
  • 2 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 2 drops Sandalwood essential oil
  • 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil 
  • 1 drop Chamomile essential oil
Add to a dark amber glass with spray.  Shake well before using.  Spray sparingly on face, neck, and body.  Store in a dark, cool place.  Should have a shelf life of 1/3 months.  If you are looking for added moisturiser, add 1 ounce of glycerin.


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Rosewater Punch


Rose water, add water with lemon juice to taste. Add a little red food coloring to give it more 'red' colour. Add rum for cocktail parties or crushed ice for tea parties. Mint leaves for garnish.

Enjoy!
Lyndsy