Indian Rosewater

• Sublime heirloom rose fragrance
• Anti-Aging, reduces wrinkles, firms skin
• Skin-Cell renewing, encourages skin-cell turnover
• Brightens Complexion
• Antibacterial, discourages blemishes
• PH-Balancing to maintain healthy moisture balance.
• Distilled from the highest grade of damascene perfume roses

Indian Rosewater:

Indian Damask Rosewater is packed with anti-aging, skin-cell renewing, complexion brightening, antibacterial, and ph-balancing qualities.  It is an ultra-luxurious skin treatment and aromatherapy experience. The scent has the bright, berry-like scent of an heirloom rose.

Directions:

Face: Twice a day after cleansing and before moisturizing wipe entire face with a cotton pad soaked in rosewater, or mist lightly over face, avoiding the eyes. Rosewater is a perfect, gentle aftershave tonic to soothe irritation and prevent infected hair follicles.  Can be used to set makeup powder.
Hair: Rinse hair with rosewater after bathing.  Mist on hair while wet and before applying styling products
Body: Use as body mist after bathing and before moisturizing. Apply to soothe and heal ingrown hairs and hair removal irritation.

Why I offer this product:

The skin’s natural ph is different than water, and when the skin starts to dry after cleansing, this ph difference can cause the oil glands to either over- or under-produce, often leading to blemishes or clogged pores (over-producing), or a tight-feeling face (under-producing).

When rosewater is applied after cleansing, the skin’s ph is changed to a slightly acidic level and creates an environment that is not hospitable to bacteria and prepares the skin to absorb moisture when it is applied next. When you apply moisturizers or other treatment products onto skin that is moist with rosewater, you are applying the moisture to the skin in its most ready state to receive it.

Indian Rosewater vs. Bulgarian Rosewater

The differences between Indian and Bulgarian Rosewater are the fragrance and grade of roses the rosewater is produced from. Rosewater is produced when steam distilling rose absolute or essential oil. Indian Rosewater is distilled from Damascene roses used for perfume-grade damask rose absolute. The scent is very true to how an heirloom rose smells in full bloom, bright and berry-like. Bulgarian Rosewater is distilled from the Kazanlak variety of damask rose and is more of an apothecary grade of rose. The aroma is apple-like and fruity rather than than floral. Besides the fragrance and price there is no difference in the effectiveness of either variety. I use Bulgarian Rosewater twice daily and sometimes more often, and use the Indian Rosewater for a special treat.

Storage:

Store this product in the refrigerator immediately after opening. This fresh, preservative-free flower water will spoil at room temperature. If refrigerated, you can expect a 6-month to a year shelf life. I like to keep a bottle in the refrigerator with the cap tightly closed, and dispense an ounce or two at a time into a spray bottle to take into the bathroom or to the spa. That way I can use every ounce of my rosewater at its freshest and most effective.  If the rosewater stings your skin or has a sharp aroma it is spoiled.