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3 Ways to Make Homemade Rose Water

By Tiffany Moore

Rose water is an absolute beauty must-have, especially if you suffer from acne, pimples or any other skin problem. The antiseptic and anti-microbial properties of rose water can kill bacteria that cause excessive sebum production, thus preventing acne flare-ups.

Skincare Benefits of Rose Water

You can use rose water by itself as a toner (astringent) to tighten pores and rejuvenate tired skin, as a soothing under eye treatment to get rid of dark eye circles or puffy eyes, to moisten a face mask, or as a base in many homemade facial recipes.

Rose water can also be used as an aftershave to soothe irritated skin.

There are many ways to prepare rose water at home. Here are 3 methods to make homemade rose water, all of which produces outstanding results.

Simplest Way to Make Rosewater

Place some rose petals and water in a jar, and keep it in sun for several days. Take note that rose water prepared with this method cannot be used for long since it's prone to bacterial growth. You should use it as soon as possible while it's still fresh.

Home Made Rose Water

Get ready 1 cup freshly picked rose petals, 2 cups filtered or distilled water, a heat resistant glass bowl with cover, cheesecloth and a wide-mouthed glass jar with lid.

Wash rose petals thoroughly to remove any chemical. Place rose petals in the glass bowl, and pour in 2 cups boiling water.

Cover and allow the rose petals to steep for 20-30 minutes. Strain water using either a cheesecloth or fine kitchen strainer, and pour the pure rose water into the glass jar. Discard the rose petals.

This rose water will keep only up to 10 days. To use it up to a month, add 1 tablespoon alcohol such as vodka to it as preservative, and shake to mix well. Store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

Homemade Rose Water

Place rose petals in a large pot. Pour in distilled water, just enough to cover the rose petals.

Put the pot over low fire and heat (do not boil) until the rose petals lose their color. You'll notice that rose oil (essential oil) is skimming over the water surface. This process should take about 1 hour.

Allow the water to cool completely, then strain and collect your pure rose water.

When making homemade rose water, you should pick only fresh rose petals with no chemicals. It's best to pick rose petals 2-3 hours after sunrise when morning dews have evaporated.

Also, use only the thoroughly washed rose petals (you must clean and check for any tiny critters that might be living in the roses). And, use only organically grown roses.

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