Rose water

Rose water is produced by steam distillation of rose petals and is often used as a homeopathic cosmetic treatment since the ancient Egypt times. If you haven't tried it yet, here are some reasons why you should change that.

1. It is full of antioxidants

Antioxidants are essential to prevent damage to our skin due to oxidative stress. Rose water helps our skin fight harmful free radicals and skin damage caused by UV radiation, pollution and stress.

2. It helps with acne

Rose water has strong antimicrobial properties and can therefore serve as a natural support for dealing with acne. In this case, we recommend, for example, choosing serums containing the rose water, as they are more concentrated and allow better penetration of substances into the skin, while creams can be diluted with various emollients and other ingredients.

3. Has an anti-inflammatory effect

If you have eczema or rosacea, rose water will help to soothe redness, because it has excellent anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Reduces stress

The reason is simple. Perhaps everyone loves the scent of roses. Inhaling the rose scent can eliminate stress and help with calming and relaxation of our minds and body. According to some studies, inhalation of the rose water scent reduces the amount of cortisol – a stress hormone – in the body.

5. Maintains the pH balance of your skin

The pH of your skin is between 4.5 and 6.2, making it slightly acidic. Excessive use of soaps, facial cleansers or other products can upset this balance and lead to bacterial growth, resulting in problems such as acne. Rose water with a pH of 5.5 helps to compensate for the disruption by returning the skin's pH level to normal.

6. Tones the skin

Most people do not realize that skin toning is one of the most important parts of our skin care. Toning water helps remove residual impurities and grease and prepares the skin for optimal hydration. Rose water is an excellent toning water due to its ability to balance the pH of the skin. You can read more about toning water, for example, in our latest video HERE: "NEW VIDEO - TONING WATER: WHAT IS IT FOR AND HOW TO USE IT?"

7. Slows down aging

Our skin ages faster nowadays, as it is often exposed to the sun and harmful UV rays as well as products that often contain inappropriate chemicals, stress, unhealthy lifestyles and pollution. The high content of antioxidants in rose water helps to solve this problem by neutralizing free radicals and maintaining healthy skin.

8. Relieves swelling

The anti-inflammatory and cooling properties of rose water not only leave your skin refreshed, but also solve the swelling, especially the unpleasant ones, that bother us under the eyes.