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- Annie B. Bond
- April 24, 2000
- 12:54 pm
- 58 comments
Rose water is one of the all-time best and most traditional facial
cleansers, because rose is astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic,
and has a lovely scent.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup rose-infused water
2 teaspoons glycerin
5 to 10 drops rose essential oil
Place a handful of dried rose petals in a mason jar, cover with boiling water, seal, and let set overnight. Note that dried rose petals are available in many health food stores (as is vegetable glycerin), or online from herbal supply stores.
After the rose petal infusion has set overnight, strain. Combine the ingredients in a pretty jar, and shake to blend. Note that you will extend the shelf life if you add 1/2 a teaspoon of grapefruit seed extract (available in health food stores). The antiseptic quality of essential oils will also act as a preservative.
By Annie B. Bond
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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Thank you for the information, need to look this up.
nice article, thanks for sharing
58 comments
+ add your ownVery good for the skin!
interesting .
I got to try this! Thank you for sharing! :)
Thank you Annie, for Sharing this!
Thank you for sharing.
this is worth trying!
You can buy it ready made too. Try www.simplyherbs.co.uk
Thank You for sharing! :)
Rose water and glicerine were uzed a long time ago for skin care when comercially fabricated cosmetics where not available.
They are time proved ingredients that really work.
Thanks for shareing
Thanks for sharing
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