How to Make Rose Water (3 Methods)
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Capture the hydrating essence of roses by harvesting and making homemade rose water. It’s a clear to pink liquid made by extracting the skin-beneficial constituents from scented roses. It’s also easy to make at home! Let me show you how to make rose water, including using a professional still, creating a DIY distillation set-up using a pot, and a simple infusion that takes just minutes.
Beautifully scented roses bloom in June and throughout the summer, and I, for one, can’t help stopping to smell them. Their scent is intoxicating, especially old-fashioned roses, and taking a deep breath in and out leaves me relaxed and with a big smile on my face. Rose essence can also have that same effect on your skin. It calms, hydrates, plumps, protects, and can even help with the appearance of wrinkles. Best of all, you can use your own roses to make homemade creams, mists, lotions, cleansers, and more!
It all begins with extracting the beneficial properties of rose petals into a carrier liquid. Though it’s not easy to make rose oil, making other extracts, such as rose water or rose glycerite, is pretty straightforward. That’s because the skin-beneficial constituents in rose petals can be released into hot water, steam, alcohol, or glycerine. They do not extract into carrier oils, though.
Rose water is the most hydrating and versatile of all the homemade rose extracts. It’s a concentrated rose essence that contains a smaller amount of the same active constituents as rose otto essential oil. It’s much gentler than essential oil, though, and you can even spray it directly onto your face or use it as a toner. Let’s go through three ways you can make it at home and ideas for using it to create natural skincare.
Rose Water vs. Rose Hydrosol
Rose water, as a term, is often used interchangeably with hydrosol and rose floral water. There are some differences, though, with hydrosol being specifically the water resulting from steam-distilling roses. Rose water and rose floral water can be ordinary water infused with rose essence – from fresh flowers, dried, or rose essential oil. However, one thing they have in common is that they’re all more than 99% water. To keep things simple, I will refer to homemade hydrosol as rose water throughout the rest of this tutorial.
How to Make Rose Water
There are three main ways to make rose water, all requiring water – preferably filtered or distilled. Water is effective at drawing volatile oils and active constituents from rose petals, both in liquid form and as steam. To understand the basic premise of making rose water, know that it’s created by passing hot water/steam through rose petals and then collecting it afterward. The water often smells of roses and is loaded with skin-beneficial properties.
The easiest method involves using hot water, much like making rose petal tea. Hot water pulls flavonoids and other compounds from rose petals into the liquid, often turning it pink. Rose water made this way is more diluted (has fewer benefits) than that made using steam as an extraction method. It’s quick to make, though, and can have plenty of fragrance and skin benefits.
In steam distillation, we direct hot water vapor to rise through rose petals. As it flows through the flowers and rises, the steam carries rose oil vapors along with it. Once that steam is cooled into a liquid state, you get rose water and rose essential oil. Using steam picks up much of the roses’ scent and skin-beneficial properties but not the compounds responsible for color. True rose water is clear.
The Best Type of Rose for Rose Water
You can use any scented, organically grown rose to make rose water. From an aromatherapy standpoint, fragrant roses have much more to contribute! That’s why wild roses, such as Rosa canina and Rosa rugosa, are among my favorites – the aroma they add is incredible.
Old-fashioned and English roses are also wonderful to use. The Apothecary rose Rosa gallica var. officinalis has a long history of use for essential oil and medicinal purposes, and there are many cultivars from which to choose. I also use my David Austin’ Generous Gardener’ roses, which are a highly scented English rose variety. I love them because they bloom through the summer and have large red hips in autumn.
Traditionally, rose water (as a hydrosol) is the by-product of making rose essential oil. Over the years, producers have settled on using only a couple of types of roses for large-scale production. So, if you can get your hands on either damask roses Rosa damascena or cabbage roses Rosa centifolia, your homemade rose water will be most similar to the industry standard.
Harvesting Rose Petals
Pluck whole roses or just the petals early in the morning before the sun gets hot. Picking roses early helps retain more of their glorious scent and volatile oils. Though picking whole flowers is quicker, if you take just the petals and leave the rest, they could mature into hips that you can harvest in autumn for rosehip tea.
Next, pluck the petals from the flowers, discarding the green parts, and spread them out on a cloth in a shady place outside. Leave them there for an hour or two to allow insects to escape – tiny thrips, aphids, and other beasties are usually hiding in the petals. After that time has passed, move on to making rose water immediately.
In large-scale production, farm workers walk through fields of cultivated roses, plucking whole flowers and placing them in bags. These bags are then driven straight to essential oil factories, where they’re immediately distilled. Many insects must be caught up in the process and killed, but due to the design of professional stills, they don’t end up in the finished rose water or essential oil. If you use whole rose flowers at home, you might, though. So, allowing bugs to crawl away is best for their sake and yours.
Can I Use Store-bought Roses for Rose Water?
When making homemade rose water, not all roses are created equal. First things first. Never use purchased roses from florists or the supermarket to make any rose recipe. Commercial roses are usually sprayed with pesticides or other agents that are not safe for food or skincare. They’re also usually varieties bred for looks rather than scent and plant therapy. You can dry roses from bouquets for decorations, but don’t use them for skincare, food, or medicine.
Can I Use Dried Roses for Rose Water?
If you find it difficult to source fresh roses, know you can use dried rose petals to make rose water. It may not be as fragrant or high-quality as using fresh, but high-quality dried rose petals contain much of their original constituents. You will need to use a little more water when using them since the petals need to rehydrate.
Storing and Shelf Life
Once you’ve made homemade rose water, it’s best to pour it into a large mason jar and store it in the refrigerator. It can keep for up to six months that way, and if you’ve made it using the infusion method, you can keep an eye on the color. Throw it out if it morphs from pink to yellow or orange. You can’t see any color change with rose water made through distillation, so using the dark glass bottles we often use to store tincture and skincare ingredients is fine.
Alternatively, you can freeze rose water in ice cube trays. Store the frozen cubes in a container, and they’ll last in the freezer for up to a year. Whichever storage method you use, avoid keeping it at room temperature for too long. Otherwise, microbes may start growing in it.
Rose Water Uses
In skincare, rose water is especially beneficial for mature skin or those with skin irritation, eczema, or rosacea. Its anti-inflammatory properties help calm skin while brightening your mood with its lovely fragrance. That fragrance also makes it wonderful as a room spray or linen spray while ironing. The scent is also helpful for soothing headaches and anxiety.
Another use of rose water is in food. It gives a floral flavor to candy, cookies, baklava, Madeleines, pastries, and even savory food. If you’ve not tried rose-flavored food before, it can be unusual but will grow on you. I have a batch of rose petal wine fermenting on the counter right now, and I adore chocolate-covered Turkish delight.
Let’s head back to skincare… A while back, I shared a recipe for rose petal facial mist. It involves making rose glycerite, and DIY rose water and then using them to create a cooling mist for your skin. It’s a fantastic summer recipe, and it shows you how to infuse more than one of your skincare ingredients with rose essence. There are many other ways to use rose water, including as rose water toner or in a rose hand cream recipe.
Method 1: The Infusion Method
The easiest way to make rose water is by gently heating rose petals in water. Fill a pot or saucepan with fresh rose petals. If you’re using dried, only fill it halfway. Next, pour cold water (distilled water is best) over the petals until they are just covered. Add an extra half-inch of water over that if using dried petals.
Next, place a lid on the pan and heat on low until most of the petals’ color has faded – this should take about twenty minutes. Also, be mindful not to let the water come to a simmer since too much heat can affect the quality of the rose water. After the time has passed, strain the liquid through a sieve (fine mesh strainer) and compost the rose petals.
Method 2: Using a Still
The most professional way to make rose water is by using a still. I would only recommend this for people who plan on making a lot of essential oils and floral water since they can be expensive. Each still will have its own instructions, but the premise is all the same.
A still typically comprises three parts: a boiler, a column, and a condenser. You place water into the boiler, then pack herbs into the column, an element that is set above and attached to the boiler. Heating the boiler causes steam to rise through the column, picking up aromatic oils from the botanicals. This hot botanical steam then flows into the condenser, which is usually a tube or coil, where it’s cooled back into a liquid. This liquid is mainly hydrosol (floral water) with a small amount of essential oil.
When distilling rose petals, you don’t add them to the column but instead put them in with the water in the boiler. That’s because rose petals have a tendency to create a plug in the column once they get wet. There are some lovely photos showing the process at Star Bright Farm.
Method 3: Distilling Rose Water in a Pot
This method is a hack that replicates professional distilling on a small scale with ordinary kitchen equipment. I’ve created a video demonstrating this method, which you can find below, along with detailed instructions. This is the best method for making rose water at home.
How to Make Rose Water
Equipment
- large stainless steel pot (with a fitted lid (clear lid, if possibl))
- 2 dishes or cups (heat-proof and heavy)
- dark glass bottle (17 oz /500 ml) (or Mason jar)
Materials
- fresh rose petals or dried
- distilled water
Instructions
- Place a heat-proof and heavy dish on a clean cloth at the bottom of a large kitchen pot. It should have tall sides like the soup mug in the photo.
- Fill the area in the pot around the dish with rose petals. Fill all the way up to the top of the central container if you're using fresh rose petals. Halfway up if you're using dried.
- Pour cold distilled water over the rose petals, completely submerging them. If you're using dried rose petals, add a little extra to compensate for the rose petals rehydrating.
- Place a second dish on top of the central dish. This is where the finished rose water will collect.
- Place a (preferably clear) lid over the pot upside down. If it has a ventilation hole, fill it with clay or another non-toxic gummy product.
- Heat the pot on medium heat until the water inside comes to a simmer. You'll notice steam or condensation on the inside of the lid.
- Fill the pot lid with ice. This will cool the steam that touches the lid and turn it back into liquid. It will begin rolling down the inside of the lid and into the central container.
- As the ice melts, spoon the melted water off and replace it with more ice.
- Carry on with spooning off the water and replacing it with ice. Do this for about twenty to thirty minutes or until the central dish appears to be nearly full.
- Turn the heat off, remove the lid, and allow the pot to cool.
- Pour the rosewater from the central dish into a glass jar. Store it in the refrigerator and use it within six months.
- The faded flower petals and leftover water in the pan should be discarded.
Thank you Tanya,
About 5 years ago I watched this done at a conference I attended. It was done with a whole chemistry system using lavender. I also read about doing it with a homemade system. You have given me inspiration to try it. Thank you for sharing. We have enjoyed making your Himalayan Rhubarb Soap Recipe. It is a lovely soap. Thank you for taking the time to share with others. We are now starting our own homestead and learning to do some more.
I do have a question. Why do you need another bowl on top of the mug? There is nothing put into the mug and is it there to just keep the bowl from making the rose water evaporate into steam again?
After watching one of your videos which I haven’t been able to find again, I do all my hot process soap and add my superfat after the cook to make what oil is superfatted. I do like this method so much better.
Maybe I can upload a picture of one of my soaps. Just tried and it didn’t work.
Hi Yolanda, thank you for sharing about your soapmaking and past experience of seeing hydrosol made. You can find the hot process soap recipe (and video) of mine here if you wanted to see it again. To answer your question, you use the mug to create a platform for the bowl. Otherwise, simmering water can get inside the dish as you’ll see in the video I’m literally sharing on my YouTube channel this evening. When I’m finished making rose hydrosol and lift the bowl of clear liquid off, the mug below has a little rusty colored water inside. Hope this makes sense!
Hello! I tried the method for making rose water which uses the upside down lid and distilled water. It smelled so good right afterward, but after 3 days it just smells like water. I wonder what happened?
I’m not sure, Julie. Did you refrigerate it afterwards?
thank you lovely
So easy and fun! I used the pot, mug and bowl method with the pot top inverted. Love it! Thank you so much 😊
Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for your feedback, Misa :)
Hi Tanya!
What a great article! I have so many wild roses growing around my family’s property, and love using them for rose water (the infusion method). My question is about the improvised “still” method. If someone has already asked the same question, I apologize for asking it again. I am just wondering why the rose petals and water in the main pot need to be discarded? Wouldn’t there be some benefit left behind in the rose water? Me and my frugal side…hate to throw anything away if it’s got roses in it! LOL. Could the left over water be strained and used as a toner, similar to the infusion method? Thanks in advance! I never miss your articles and recipes!
Hi Lisa and thanks so much :) You could use the water leftover in the pan afterward but it won’t be very high quality. In the infusion method you avoid simmering the petals since it degrades the homemade rose water. With the improvised still method, you simmer to help the water evaporate. Doing this helps the steam to carry rose essential oil with it, but leaves any rose matter below in the pan with any non-evaporated water. It’s the cooked rose petals that can degrade the liquid which you can see signs of after you’re finished distilling. The water is usually a murky yellow to light brown.
My fresh roses from outside my kitchen door were a very similar colour to yours but after I’d allowed them to go opaque and drained them off from the distilled water, I’ve ended up with a bright orange liquid with smells vaguely of roses. What have I done wrong??
I did pick them mid day would that have made such a drastic impact on the rose water??
I’d put the liquid in a container and refrigerate it. The rose scent can come through after a day or two!
This is wonderful! I love that you went into such depth on this topic! I make a version of your rose hand cream, and it has a cult following at my local farmers market. I did want to add a little bit, if you don’t mind, to the section of steam distillation (simply because it can be hard to find information on rose distillation which can lead to costly mistakes–I have some experience with costly mistakes :). Roses should always be distilled using hydrodistillation rather than steam distillation. Steam is best for plant material that doesn’t pack tightly and then turn to mush (so it’s great for lavender, for example). But roses should always be added to the pot with the water, which is a hydrodistillation. They quickly turn to mush in the column, and there’s no route for steam to escape (like bubbling oatmeal). Yield will be quite low. You don’t even need the column for it, and I usually just remove mine for rose distillations. And just in case anyone is thinking of buying a bain-marie still for their rosewater (as some copper still manufacturers advertise this as the premier still for roses), take it from me that it does not work, and you will end up with a giant waste of beautiful damask rose petals. And a giant copper pot that is now just decorative. Thank you second law of thermodynamics. I’d also add that hydrodistilled rosewater is sterile, just like other distilled water, and as long as you’ve used aseptic technique (sterilizing receiving jars, funnels and such prior), it is quite shelf stable and does not require refrigeration. I’m not sure if any of this will be useful to anyone here, but perhaps there are other distillers out there eyeing their roses. Thank you for your wonderful recipes and articles! I’ve learned so much from you!
Thanks so much for this further information, Sarah!
Great tip – thanks!
Dear Tanya,
thank you so much for you inspirational website and tips , are you hosting any weekend courses ?? I would love to attend and meeting you .
Kind wishes
Ina
Hi Ina, I host in-person soapmaking workshops if you’d like to join one? I also have a new online soapmaking course for those who aren’t able to get to the Isle of Man.
I have used this recipe and it is lovely. I also make syrup and the grand kids love it mixed with soda water in summer.
How do you make your rose syrup? If you don’t mind sharing.
Hello, how can make the toner so that it can last longer than a week. Or is that possible?
You can freeze it for up to six months and defrost a cube when you need more toner.
Could I use well water?
Well water, mineral water, rain water, even filtered water – they all have dissolved minerals and even dust and sediment in them on a microscopic level. In the worst case scenario, with hard water, these ‘contaminants’ can potentially interfere with the recipe. In other cases, it can cause early rancidification in soap and skincare, making them go off. When making this recipe and others, it’s best to use distilled water. If you’re not able to access it, then be aware that your recipes might have a compromised shelf-life. Not from bacteria, but from the oils in the recipe oxidizing too early.
Hi there :)
can I use normal drinking (boiled) water for making rose water…?
You can, but boiling will not remove impurities such as minerals or tiny physical contaminants — it may not kill all organisms either. Distilled is always best for skincare and a must for making skincare for retail.
I found distilled water at my grocery store in the aisle where the bottled water is, it’s in a gallon size container. Hope that helps.
Hi Melissa, in some places (such as the USA), distilled water is common, as you’ve found. Here in Britain, it’s like hen’s teeth — only available through specialist sellers, usually over the internet.
Thank you very much for the post! I love it!!
Thanks for the post. The recipes look amazing and effective.
Hi there. How much vitamin E and preservative do you use say per oz of rose water?
I was wondering if the roses you use need to be fresh. I already have roses from a bouquet but those are somewhat wilted and I wanted to know if I should just get new roses or if it’s ok to use the old.
Never use roses from supermarket or florist bouquets in skincare or for edible flowers. Unfortunately, they’re sprayed with pesticides and other agents during their growth period. For this recipe you can use fresh or dried food-grade rose petals and/or roses you’ve grown yourself organically.
So great! Very easy to try it. I am so happy when i have my own on my face. I could follow and do it! Thank you for very useful post!
Is there a brand of reusable cotton pads that you recommend? Also, how do you clean them after use?
I made some Rose Water today with the Wild English Roses I have growing in my garden. Who knew I could make my own Rose Water. I would like to make a large amount to last me all year round. The bush only blossoms in June every year. What I made today, I put in ice cube trays to freeze. I would like to use a safe natural preservative in the water so that I could give as gifts at Christmas. You mentioned in an earlier post to use Natural phenethyl alcohol. I have looked on-line for it but can’t find it. Where can I buy this. Thank you!
Hi Linda, any broad-spectrum preservative would work. I use geogard ultra but Leucidal Liquid SF is another one suitable for natural skincare.
I enjoyed your post a lot! However, I’m planning to give this as gifts for a wedding. Hopefully last up to 6 mos. Will Leucidal Liquid be an efficient preservative? If so, what is the measurement? Thanks in advance. Hoping for your reply :)
I would wait and make it just a week or two before the wedding as the color will fade in six month’s time. Yes to a broad spectrum preservative and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Hello,
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. If I make this recipe, and want to send it to my friend as a gift, do I have to add the broad-spectrum preservative to the rose water and that’s it? How long is going to last? Should I keep it refrigerated even after adding broad-spectrum?
Thank you
Hi Nadia, each preservative is different so please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Preservatives typically make water-based products shelf-safe though :)
How do you dehydrate the rose petals? I don’t have a dehydrator, is there another way to do this. Any information would be helpful. Thank you!
When you boil tap qater, you actually concentrate the bad chemicals. Boiling only kills germs in contaminated water. Tap needs to be put through a filter that removes especially fluoride.
Hi Tabitha,
From my understanding you can make your own steam distilled water with the method above. Don’t add the rose petals around the mug and the bowl will collect steam distilled water. The minerals and contaminates will not steam up and the water does not contain the contaminates. Therefore you have created your own steam distilled water.
Very interesting, I am actually never made homemade cosmetics, but I want to start, does it really work for you?
Good day ma’am. Can i use petal rose bought in flower shops. Can i also use gumamela,ylang-ylang and the like with this procedure.thank you and God bless.
Unfortunately, you shouldn’t use rose petals from the supermarket or florist flowers. Flowers grown for the cut flower industry are sprayed in pesticides and fungicides that are not safe for human consumption or cosmetics.
Can we use the greenhouse roses, and boiled tap water to make the rose water?
Outdoor grown organic roses are the best source of rose petals for skincare. Greenhouse grown (aka supermarket roses) have almost no scent and may be sprayed with pesticides, herbicides, and goodness knows what else. Not the best way to start with making natural skin products. Best to use spring water or distilled water too. Tap water has all kinds of impurities and chemicals like fluoride and chlorine, not to mention heavy minerals in some areas.
Can I mix white and red roses together?
Yes, though the infusion won’t be as pink
Thank you for the post it was so helpful but I just wanted to ask, can I pour rose water into my moisturizer? I use the palmers skin success fade milk .
You could, however, it could invite bacterial growth since there wouldn’t be enough preservative in the original lotion to counter the extra water. I’d try it on the go rather than mix it all together in a pot.
Please can You tell me, can I put rose water in freezer for some period? Will it have same effect?Thank You dear.
Interesting question. I’ve not tried before but can’t see why not.
Can I use vitamin E as a preservative?
Vitamin E is not a preservative — it will not kill bacteria or microbes
Hi, can we use this rose water in soaps? May be in melt and pour soap?
Personally I wouldn’t do it. You can use it in cold-process soap but it will likely brown. I wouldn’t advise using any water-liquid in m&p since it will likely seep with the glycerin out of the bars. Imagine wet and sticky soap.
Hi can I leave the rose petals in the rose water toner?
I don’t recommend it — they’ll start breaking down (rotting) without a preservative
I have organic dried wild rose petals. Can I use this? And would be the same amount 3cups? Or less? Thank you
Yes you can — use half the amount of dried rose petals for this recipe.
loved the post, the idea of rose water sounds very refreshing and soothing. Would definitely try it out and recommend it to other. Keep posting such stuff.
can you add a drop or two of essential oil to the rose water? if so what would be a good choice for a fresh spritz / toner for face & neck?
kel
That would make a lovely addition :) Rose Absolute would be an ideal choice, as would Rose-Geranium or Chamomile
What do you mean it will only keep for about a week? Would it be bad to use it after then? Also, if I use red roses will it leave pigments on my skin?
No, it won’t leave your skin pink. After a week the toner may begin to grow mold, especially if it’s left at room temperature. That’s the way things go if you don’t use a preservative.
This can also be used in culinary ways. Substitute this for vanilla, using twice as much as the vanilla that is called for. Great in white cakes especially.
Am so happy to discover this new and amazing tips ? on natural beauty !!
Sorry for my English French girl?.
Could peony be used for this? Nothing beats their smell:)
I’ve never tried it before but don’t see why not. Peony extract is used as an antioxidant – a possible anti-aging compound.
Was just wondering how long rose water will last? If I was to make a large batch would it be safe to store for the winter?
There aren’t any preservatives in this recipe so no it wouldn’t last longer than a month or so (max!) in the fridge. Idea: try freezing it? I haven’t tried it before but it may work!
But if used in body cream, how long can I keep it ? Thank u
If you use a broad spectrum preservative and an antioxidant like vitamin e then it can last much longer. Up to 18 months in some cases but it’s completely down to the preservative you choose.
I was wondering about preservatives. What would be a good natural broad spectrum preservative to use in home-made products?
Thanks. Your blog is amazing. Thank you for your generosity in sharing.
I use geogard ultra but there are others out there too. Leucidal Liquid SF is another one suitable for natural skincare.
I dehydrate the petals and make small batches of the rose water/oil using the dried petals throughout the year
Hi. In the last set of pictures, it shows the pink rose lotion, a clear gel-like substance, and the rose water. What is the clear gel stuff?
Hi Christine! The white cream in the glass pot is another type of lotion that I made with the rose water. I don’t have the recipe online but will see about sharing it.
This was such a lovely post! Your blog is definitely one of of my favorites :)
Thank you so much :)
Thank you so much!
Hi! How many flower petals you put in it you would say? (To be efficient) I would like to try it!
It depends on how much you'd like to make! The recipe here can be used for any quantity of rose petals.
Oh this is a pretty post. The pictures are wonderful as is the topic. I wish I had roses, and I must grow some. I look forward to seeing your cream recipes!
Thank you and I'll be posting some more recipes soon :)
I wonder if, when this is used in a cream, if it lasts longer than a month or so before becoming rancid.
It will depend entirely on whether you use a preservative or not Becki. If you do use one, it will extend the shelf life dramatically – for up to 12-18 months.
What kind of preservative would you recommend?
I don’t use a preservative in this product — it keeps for long enough in the fridge. If I were to use one, I’d consider phenethyl alcohol. There are natural versions of it available and it smells like roses.
My big pink tea rose buds are getting rained on RIGHT NOW. The blooms never seem to last through a rain (wilty!) so I think it would be very clever of me to go ahead and harvest them to bring them inside and add…hot water. :( thanks for the recipe.
I meant a SMILEY FACE! ;)
I live in Alberta, Canada. The Wild Rose of Alberta is the famous "rose" here that grows like a weed, I can't get rid of it in my yard. It is what is called Rosa acicularis, you listed Rosa Rugosa. Am I able to use the roses here, or should it be that particular species you listed?
Absolutely! Rosa acicularis is also edible so you can use the hips for making tea, syrup, etc.
Thank you! They are all over our yard. Can't wait for them to pop up again next year, now I may like them after all. Do you have any recipes for that as well, or a how to?
Tanya,
The only rose bushes that I have are the "Knockout Roses." Can the petals from these be used to make this?
I love this idea, thanks for sharing! Millie
Just about any rose petals can be used Millie…so crack on :)
My Mum used the same basic technique as described here with petals from her burgeoning 'Climbing Peace' rose. The rose framed our front door landing quite beautifully.
When we were kids, my Mum would get us involved in making what she called rose perfume using the same basic techniques as described here. Quite interesting for inquisitive kids like me. The scent was intoxication as I fondly recall.
I'll definitely try to make this rose water! Will all kind of roses work equally? Is there any other flowers that we can use? Thank you so much for sharing! <3
True Rose Water comes from the Damask Rose (Rosa Damascena) though if you're making your own just choose a variety that has a deep and natural fragrance.
Such a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing!
Xx
You're welcome Sara :)
I can't wait for the cream recipes!
Emily
eageremily.blogspot.com
I'll have some available shortly :)
Now I have a dilemma, your rose water sounds lovely. But I only have so many rose petals and I was going to try and make Rose petal preserve this year.Having never tried either I am not sure which to try
Find a friend with spare roses and try both! :)
This is something we used to make as kids – is it any wonder that I have a divine complexion – ha ha!
Haha! It does feel nice as a toner though and the scent is just divine :)
Thank you for this post and recipe, I love the simple things in life!
You're welcome Sandie :)
I thought it was some complicated extraction method of sorts, it looks simple!
'Proper' Rose water that you buy in shops is extracted in a distilling process. You can hack the process of distilling at home but making Rose Water this way, using an infusion, is far easier.
Rose water sounds lovely. I've got a many petalled rose in the garden, so I might try this one while it is flowering. Another great post Tanya, I'm looking forward to hearing about how you make the cream.
I'm still experimenting with recipes but definitely plan on sharing a few in the coming weeks :)
gorgeous post :-)
Thank you :)
thank you very much for your post. I am wainting impatient your new entrances about cream
Thanks Yolanda :) I'll post some recipes within the next couple of weeks.
Hi Tanya, I was just wondering if u ever made a lotion with the rose water. I couldnt find 1 on here.
Thank you for the post, I am going to have a go as I love rose water but have never dared try to make it myself xxExcited about your creams recipes too as most commercial creams irritate my skin.
Have fun trying it out Mrs C – and maybe save some for making into cream :)