The unique properties of rose water! Bashny.Net

Since ancient times, the rose was called the queen of flowers, a symbol of beauty. The healing properties of Rose described Avicenna and Hippocrates. The Romans believed that the rose water helps from 32 diseases, and washing it with rose water was one of the secrets of Cleopatra's beauty. Its properties are so valued that in the 8-9 century it was the main product in China and Byzantium.

Rose water - 100% natural product, derived from the oilseed rose flowers by water-steam distillation. The steam passes through the mass of the petals, enters the tube which passes through the cooling units, and then acquires a liquid form. The resulting liquid is rosewater. Note that rose water contains strong and it can not be obtained by mixing rose oil and water!

Action:
Rose water is primarily known for its anti-inflammatory, softening and soothing properties.
Due to its toning and refreshing properties, pure rose water is very good as a mild natural tonic. In addition, it will narrow the pores, relieve inflammation and irritation, removes unwanted redness.
Rose water helps to smooth facial wrinkles and strengthen capillaries, eliminates the excessive dryness and moisturizes the skin.
It has a regenerating effect: increases metabolism and thus slows the aging process, has a mild astringent.
Promotes healing of microcracks, microtrauma of the skin and improves blood circulation.
Included in the many masks and hair care products for hair, because It improves blood circulation of the scalp, which promotes hair growth.
The unique smell of rose water, eliminates tension and acts as an antidepressant.

Application:
 - Cleansing and hydration of any skin type;
 - Maintenance of the water balance of the skin and improve circulation;
 - Tones the scalp, relieves inflammation;
 - Tones and refreshes the skin after sunburns;
 - Tones and relieves irritation after shaving;
 - Helps in eliminating acne vulgaris;
 - Relieves inflammation of the mouth, throat, gums and rinse;
 - Compresses when inflammation of the eye;
 - Inhalation with rose water increase the tone of the body and calms the nervous system;
 - An internal intake rose water is recommended for balancing hormonal levels at any age (goes well with herbs and other natural remedies);
 - Pediatricians recommend bathing in a bath of rose water with the addition of infants and children.

Masks and procedures.
In order to rest his eyes and began to clear, put on the eyelids for 5-10 minutes cotton pads soaked in rose water. Such compresses soothe mucous eyes and reduce inflammation of the skin, promotes the resorption of "bags" under the eyes and eliminate dark circles.
The freshness of the face mask of the present soft cloth moistened with rose water. For this purpose it is necessary to impose on pre-cleaned face and neck for 15-20 minutes.
For the famous "Roman" baths must be dissolved in warm water 250-500 ml of rose water. These baths are useful not only for the body but also to relieve irritation and stress. In addition, your skin will long retain the gentle fragrance of roses.
During a manicure and pedicure rose water can be added to the bath as an antiseptic.
Foot bath with rose water to help with the sweating of the feet and remove fatigue after a hard day's work.

Mask with rose water and petals.
Grind in a coffee grinder 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and dried rose petals. The resulting diluted powder with rose water, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Lemon and bergamot suited for oily and combination skin, lavender - for sensitive, daisy - dry. Apply for 15-20 minutes, rinse with cool water. You will immediately notice how refreshed, supple and velvety skin became.

The mask against wrinkles.
Mix barley flour with rose water, the resulting mix mush put on the face and chest area for half an hour. Rinse with warm water.

Storage conditions.
Avoid direct sunlight, tight-fitting lid and store in a cool place (refrigerator).