Making your own rose water is easier than you think. With our instructions you can easily make your own rose water.
Do you know it, when in summer the wonderful scent of blooming rose petals hangs in your nose. You would love to capture the smell forever.
But who says that doesn't work?
You love roses? So do we! That's why we decided to make rose water ourselves.
But did you know that roses not only look beautiful and smell good, but also have soothing, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties?
That is exactly why rose water is so popular in natural cosmetics. It is versatile and smells wonderful.
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However, it is relatively expensive in the drugstore. If you want to save yourself a few euros, then grab a few rose petals and get started now with making rose water yourself.
How you make the wonderfully fragrant care product yourself, we tell you here.
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How to make rose water yourself
In the summer you can find blooming rose bushes on every corner. Or you even have in your own garden a few Rose petals*.
These are exactly what we need for our DIY rose water. Because how could it be otherwise: They are the basic ingredient for the care water.
Especially flowers of fragrant rose species are ideal and will make you look radiantly beautiful.
Tip: Do not use roses from the store. These are usually treated and the chemicals would get into your rose water. In any case, use distilled water. Tap or mineral water is not so pure due to lime or other minerals and limits the quality of the rose water.
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There are different variants to make rose water itself. We have opted for distillation. Because with this method you get completely pure and high quality rose water.
Distillation may sound time-consuming, but it is by no means. Nevertheless, plan on at least 45 minutes.
Make rose water yourself
Du benötigst
- 1 L distilled water
- 150 g Rose petals
- 1 Handful Ice cube
Equipment
- 1 pot with lid
- 1 high heat resistant bowl
- 1 dark vial
Anleitung
- Place the bowl in the center of the pot.
- Around the bowl, sprinkle the rose petals in the pot.
- The more rose petals, the stronger the rose water will turn out.
- Pour distilled water over the leaves. It should reach about the middle of the pot.
- Now place the lid on the pot upside down. The handle points inwards.
- Turn the heat to medium.
- As soon as the first drops of water form, place a handful of ice cubes on the outside of the lid. These increase the formation of water vapor in the pot and accelerate the drainage.
- Repeat this step until the drip tray is filled or the water from the pot is used up. Do not add new water under any circumstances! The concentration of your rose water may suffer.
- Carefully lift the bowl out of the pot and pour the rose water into a clean bottle. Done!
Notes
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How long is the shelf life of rose water
The sooner you use up the rose water, the better.
But if you decide to make rose water yourself for our variant, you can also easily store it for up to three months.
Best stored in the refrigerator. So it does not spoil prematurely and provides a freshness kick during use.
Also, use a dark colored glass vial.
This has an integrated light protection due to the tint and ensures once again that the DIY rose water remains durable for a long time.
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What makes homemade rose water so special
Rose water as an ingredient for natural cosmetics
With rose water, essential oils, Glycerin* or care oils, you can make numerous natural cosmetic products.
It is often used as a facial tonic, hair conditioner or as an additive in creams. In summer, however, it can also simply be a cool, well-scented refreshment for the skin.
Helps against impure skin
Do you suffer from blemished skin and acne? Then you should use rose water as a facial cleanser. Rose water has a skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory effect and thus ensures a clean complexion.
DIY rose water without chemicals
Homemade rose water is unlike the purchased variant without preservatives and fragrances. So you can safely do without chemicals. In addition, you save a lot of money when making rose water yourself.
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Is a great DIY gift idea
The DIY rose water is of course also wonderful to give away. In a pretty bottle with label it gives visually a lot.
In addition, you can also add a few fresh petals to the bottle and the gift will look even better. Your best friend will be happy for sure.
Refines dishes
You can also refine your dishes with the flower water. Especially in Turkish and Arabic cuisine, it is often used for desserts and baked goods. But it also goes wonderfully with salads.
Our conclusion
Making rose water yourself pays off. It can be used in so many ways and brings some benefits. Especially for blemished skin, it is the perfect home remedy. In addition, it also smells really good.
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