This article is about rose petals for the face. I, like other girls and women, love roses. They are a symbol of love and happiness.
Did you know that rose petals are a universal product? You can make delicious jam from them, add them to tea or other drinks, or make sweets with the addition of rose water.
They also add petals to the bathroom and make essential oil and perfume from them.
In folk medicine they are used to normalize the gastrointestinal tract, heart function, thyroid gland, and they also affect hemoglobin.
Rose petals have also been used in home cosmetology for a long time.
But to prepare a facial product, I recommend taking roses that are grown in your own garden because store-bought ones can be treated with chemicals. To prepare homemade cosmetics, you can also take a tea rose.
These amazing flowers have a rejuvenating effect, improve complexion, refresh, tone the skin and make it elastic.
With rose you can make rose water, homemade mask, lotion, cream, tincture, ice cubes, compress.
The most popular remedy made from rose petals is rose water.
Chemical composition
It is their chemical composition that makes rose petals so beneficial. They have the following useful elements:
- vitamins C, K, B vitamins, nicotinic acid
- macro- and microelements: copper, calcium, iodine, potassium, iron, selenium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, manganese, silicon, molybdenum
- other substances: organic acids (citric and malic), tannins, essential oil, pectin, tannins, flavonoids, fructose, glucose, sucrose
The beneficial substances that roses have help restore youth, tone, and a healthy appearance to the skin, making it elastic and velvety.
They refresh, tone, fight acne, normalize sebum secretion, remove oily shine, and have wound-healing and antibacterial properties.
Beneficial properties for the face
All useful substances in rose petals are active
affect our skin and improve its external condition, namely:
- refresh the skin
- tone up
- improve complexion
- neutralizes excessive secretion of subcutaneous fat
- remove inflammation
- treat acne
- fight the first signs of aging
- nourish the skin with vitamins and minerals
- have bactericidal, antiseptic, wound healing properties
- get rid of oily shine
- makes the skin elastic and soft
Indications for use 
Use rose petal home remedies if you have problems such as:
- oily skin
- dry
- fading
- problematic
- acne
- wrinkles
Contraindications
The flower, apart from individual intolerance and allergies, no longer has any contraindications.
Check your skin for intolerances. Apply a little of the prepared product to your wrist for 30 minutes. If irritation, itching, burning, and redness do not appear, then you can use it.
You need to know how to properly use rose petals in home cosmetics to get the maximum effect from the product. To do this, read these recommendations and adhere to each time you prepare the product:
- Take only homemade flowers from your dacha. Don't buy store bought ones, they may contain chemicals.
- Before application, steam the skin using a steam bath and cleanse with a scrub.
- You can use both dry and fresh petals.
- To dry, be sure to rinse them under water, lay out a towel, and place the petals on it. Wait until they dry. This will take approximately 1 week. Dry petals should be placed in a jar or bag.
- You can use the petals to make tonic, rose water, mask, cream, or facial tincture.
- Apply the product to the face along the massage lines.
- After using the mask, apply nourishing cream to your face.
- Keep the mask on your face for 20-25 minutes.
- Use the tonic 2 times a day (morning and evening) for 1 month.
- Do masks 2 times a week for 10-15 procedures in total.
- Store the tonic in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
Best Recipes
Pink water
You can wash your face with rose water, add it to lotions, masks, make ice cubes and a compress from it.
To prepare it, we need fresh petals. Fill them with mineral water so that the water completely covers them.
Place on the fire and bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils, turn the heat to low. Wait until the petals discolor. This will take 30 to 60 minutes.
Then you need to remove from the heat, cool, strain and pour into a glass bottle. Store rose water in the refrigerator.
Facial lotions
Pink lotion
Prepare rose water and wipe your face every evening. The lotion cleanses the skin, makes it soft, healthy, smooth.
Honey pink lotion
Take 100 ml of rose water, 2 tbsp. honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and store the lotion in the refrigerator. Wipe your face every morning and evening. The lotion perfectly tones, refreshes, cleanses pores, and relieves inflammation.
Flower lotions
- Mix 1 tables at a time. a spoonful of chamomile, rose petals and linden flowers. Pour boiling water (200ml). Wait 60 minutes for the product to infuse, then strain and wipe your face 2 times a day (morning and evening).
- We will need 50 ml each of rose water, cucumber juice and chamomile infusion. Mix all ingredients and store the product in the refrigerator. Wipe your skin with lotion to cleanse pores of impurities, get rid of oily shine and inflammation.
Tincture for face
Take 20-30 g of rose petals. You can take both dry and fresh. Fill them with vodka (200 ml). Then place the bottle in a dark place to infuse for 14 days. While the product is infusing, shake it every day. After 2 weeks have passed, strain the tincture and store in the refrigerator in a closed bottle. Wipe the tincture only on problem areas (inflammation, acne, pimples).
Face masks
Rejuvenating mask
Take 1 tables. a spoonful of rose water and 1 teaspoon each of sour cream, honey, olive oil. Mix everything and apply to face for 25 minutes.
Apple mask
Make homemade applesauce. Mix 1 tables. l. applesauce and 1 teaspoon each. honey, rose water, 2 drops of lemon essential oil. Apply the mixture to your face for 20 minutes with massage movements.
Pink mask
We will need yogurt (or kefir, sour cream). For oily skin, take natural yogurt or kefir, and for dry skin, take homemade sour cream. Mix 2 table. spoons of yogurt with 1 tablespoon of rose water and apply the mask on the face for 25 minutes with massaging movements.
Cleansing
We will need 1 tables. l. rose water, 2 tables. l. oatmeal Mix the mixture thoroughly until it has a homogeneous consistency and apply to the face with massage movements for 15-20 minutes.
For aging skin
Mix 1 tables at a time. l. olive oil and rose water. Heat the mixture in a water bath to 40 degrees and apply to the face along massage lines for 25 minutes. Then blot your skin with a napkin.
Ice cubes for face
Prepare rose water, take ice cube trays. Pour water into the molds and place in the freezer.
Rub your skin with an ice cube every morning. It tones, refreshes, cleanses the face, fights inflammation, and removes oily shine.
Facial compress
Prepare rose water. Soak gauze with this product and place on your face for 20-30 minutes. This procedure cleanses the face of impurities, tones, relieves inflammation and has an antibacterial effect.
Rose oil for face
Take 3 cups of dry petals and place them in a glass container. Fill them with vegetable oil (olive, almond or other) so that the oil completely covers the petals. Place in a water bath. Wait until the petals discolor. Next, the product needs to be cooled.
You can use this oil several times a day, for example, to cleanse your face of cosmetics or apply it to dry skin as a mask.
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Do you feel offended by watching the gifted bouquet wither? But you don’t know what you can do with rose petals. There are dozens of options for using them. Let's look at the most successful of them.
Using fresh roses
From fresh roses you can prepare:
- Jam. Prepare syrup from 1 liter of water and 2 kg of sugar. Add 250 g of washed rose petals to the boiling syrup and boil the resulting mixture until your jam turns a pleasant pink color. After this, add 10 g of citric acid and cook for another minute. Pour the prepared jam into small sterilized jars.
- Pink water. Pour water over the flowers and heat over low heat. When the petals become transparent, having fully given off their color, the rose water is ready.
- Masks for coarse, dry hair. Grind the petals of 2-3 roses, put them in a small saucepan, pour a glass of cold milk and boil. Cool to an acceptable temperature, strain through a sieve and apply the resulting substance to your hair. After 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
- Face masks. Rose petals are included in many anti-aging masks. The simplest of them is prepared like this. Grind the petals of 1 rose and pour in olive oil (2 teaspoons will be enough) or liquid honey. Apply the resulting mixture to your face. After 20 minutes, rinse everything off with warm water.
- Cream. Grind the petals of 3 roses. Melt some beeswax in a steam bath and pour it over the flower paste. Pour in 1 tablespoon of butter (melted) and 0.5 teaspoon of vitamin A. Mix all the ingredients and place them in a small glass jar. Store the cream in the refrigerator for no more than 4 days.
Using dry petals
Dried rose petals are most often used to create personal care products. From them you can make:
- Lotion. Pour a small amount of boiling water over the dried flowers, cover with a lid and leave for half an hour. Strain. This lotion will noticeably tighten pores and refresh your face. Unfortunately, it is very short-lived. It can only be used for 2-3 days after production.
- Cosmetic ice. Pour boiling water over the dried rose flowers and let them steep under the lid for about half an hour. Cool the resulting infusion and pour into ice cube trays. Every morning, wipe your face with a cube of this ice. It will help improve your complexion and refresh your skin.
- Rose oil. Dry the petals well and pour them into a glass jar. Fill them with base oil (grape seed, sesame or olive oil). Place the resulting mixture in a water bath over low heat. Don't forget to cover the container with a lid to prevent the essential oils from evaporating. After 2 hours, remove the oil from the heat, cover the neck of the jar with a cloth and put it in a dark place for the next 3 weeks. Strain the oil, squeezing the petals well. Leave the strained oil for a couple of hours to check if it separates. If water has separated from it, carefully drain it. After this, add a few drops of vitamin E to the container. Your rose oil is ready for use.
Rose petals as a food product. Calorie content and chemical composition. What benefits can they bring to the body, why not everyone can eat them. Using an unusual ingredient in recipes for desserts and other dishes.
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Rose petals are the outer part of the flower of the same name. This plant has been known since ancient times and is always deeply revered. Culture received special treatment in Ancient Rome. This people considered the rose to be one of the most beautiful flowers in the world; presenting it as a gift to a girl was perceived as a sign of deep love. However, the Romans understood that beauty is not the only important property of a rose; they noticed that the plant also has a place in cooking. It was in Ancient Rome that the petals of the “queen of flowers” first began to be used to prepare certain dishes, and they were valued not so much for their taste as for their beneficial properties. At the moment, the use of this product in cooking is an unpopular practice, and the most famous dish is considered to be jam made from rose petals. However, in gourmet restaurants, the thorny plant, beloved all over the world, finds a more interesting use - it is used as an ingredient and at the same time a decorating element for unusual desserts.
Composition and calorie content of rose petals
The product has an unprecedentedly low calorie content, but since it is added mainly to desserts, it cannot be said unequivocally that dishes with rose petals can be safely eaten even on a diet.
Various sources report that the product may contain from 0.1 to 5 kcal per 100 grams. This variation is probably due to different plant varieties, however, one way or another, even the largest value of 5 kcal is a very modest figure.
The petals contain virtually no proteins, fats or carbohydrates, which is logical, since this is still not a food product in its classical sense, but rather a useful and decorative food additive.
What does the petal of the “queen of flowers” consist of? From vitamins, minerals and other biologically active substances necessary for the health of our body. Scientists claim that they contain almost the entire periodic table. However, the petals are especially rich in B vitamins, ascorbic acid, carotene, calcium, and iron. The product also boasts the presence of essential oils, pectin, tannins, flavonoids, beneficial bitterness and sugars, tannin components, resins, etc.
Beneficial properties of rose petals
Of course, with such a rich chemical composition, it is not surprising that even in Ancient Rome they paid attention to the healing properties of rose petals. Cleopatra herself valued them and regularly took the famous “beauty baths”, to which she added milk and fragrant and beautiful flowers. And even today, modern cosmetologists recommend carrying out such procedures and talk about their beneficial effects on the skin. However, of course, eating the product allows you to achieve a broader beneficial effect.
What positive changes can you expect by making rose petals part of your diet? Here are the main ones:
- Beneficial effect on blood vessels. Since the product contains a lot of iron, it has a positive effect on blood vessels, healing, cleansing and strengthening them, which in turn is an excellent prevention of diseases such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, etc. In addition, clean blood vessels are an important point in the prevention of acute heart failure.
- Tonic effect. Rose oil, contained in large quantities in the petals, has been considered a powerful aphrodisiac since ancient times, and, indeed, it has a tonic effect on the body, which not only leads to an increase in sexual desire, but also generally improves mood, gives a surge of vigor and strength.
- Anti-inflammatory effect. The benefits of rose petals include powerful bactericidal and antiseptic properties. For this reason, they help prevent not only the development of inflammatory processes of one nature or another, but also help cure them. They also promote rapid recovery from inflammation due to their regenerating properties.
- Improved skin condition. The product has the most beneficial effect on the skin, it actively fights its imperfections, prevents the appearance of acne, acne, etc. In addition, it has a powerful rejuvenating effect, which, by the way, extends to the entire body as a whole. Of course, the full effect of the plant on the skin can only be assessed by using rose petals to prepare various masks and cosmetics for external use, but regular consumption of them in food will also lead to noticeable beneficial changes.
- Normalization of the digestive system. The petals contain pectin, which is essentially similar to dietary fiber, which promotes more efficient digestion of food. Thus, regular consumption of the product allows you to establish a normal digestion process. It also treats stomach disorders of various types, helps eliminate constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, etc.
- Increasing the body's defenses. The product contains essential oil, which has a beneficial effect on the immune system, increasing the body's resistance to infections and viruses. This fact makes it especially important to consume petals during the cold season.
- Prevention and treatment of respiratory tract diseases. Rose petals are a natural antibiotic that is especially good for the health of the respiratory system. Regular consumption of them in food is an excellent prevention of bronchitis, sore throat and other similar diseases, and tea made from rose petals is an effective therapeutic agent.
Contraindications and harm of rose petals
However, having learned about the exceptional benefits of the plant, you should not immediately look for information on how to use it in recipes; it is much more important to first become familiar with the contraindications. Any, even the most healthy product has restrictions for consumption. There is a fine line between the benefits and harm of rose petals.
First of all, it is worth mentioning the reasonableness of consumption; you do not need to eat the product in large quantities, especially if you have never tried it before.
Particular caution should be exercised by allergy sufferers, pregnant and lactating women, and young children. Individual intolerance to the components of the petals is a common practice. True, usually in the case of an allergy to flowers, the unpleasant sensations are caused by their fragrance alone, which is pronounced in roses. Of course, if you start to feel nauseous or feel slightly dizzy just by inhaling this smell, you shouldn’t even think about eating the product.
In addition, it is worth noting that the plant can also cause harm to people suffering from severe heart disease - in this case, the tonic effect can play a bad joke.
Also, those who have severe gastrointestinal diseases, or indeed any other serious illnesses, should consult a doctor before starting to eat the flower. Most likely, the petals will not cause any harm, but since this product still contains a huge amount of active components that are normally perceived by a healthy body, but can lead to unpleasant consequences if certain problems are present, a consultation would not hurt.
How to eat rose petals
It is best to add them to dishes fresh, in which case they will be more beneficial. However, if you don’t have access to fresh flowers all year round, proper preparation will help you extract the maximum healing properties from dried petals.
They should be collected early in the morning, preferably as soon as the dew has disappeared. Petals collected in the afternoon will contain one third less essential oils. It is also important that the weather is clear, without precipitation.
It is preferable to dry the collected petals outside in the shade. If it is possible to carry out drying only indoors, then it is necessary that it is well ventilated. After the petals are dry, store them in a tightly closed tin jar.
By the way, if you don’t have time to collect petals, you can pick whole flowers and then hang them “head down” in a dark, well-ventilated place. When the buds dry, you just need to carefully tear off the petals.
Well, now let's move on to the most interesting question - how to eat rose petals? Of course, you shouldn’t chew them fresh, it’s not very tasty, but making a beautiful original dessert from them is a very good idea. In addition, the product is excellent for preparing various drinks, from wines and liqueurs to very healthy teas and infusions.
Moreover, if you are preparing a dish, you need to try to get fresh petals, but in most cases you can use dried petals for drinks.
Recipes for dishes with rose petals
Above we talked about rose petals purely as a product for creating exquisite original desserts, but in fact they can also be used as a spice for hot meat dishes and even soups. In general, there is room for experimentation.
But if you don’t want to experiment and fantasize, you can use one of the rose petal recipes we have given:
- Pink meat. Take a piece of selected pork (500 grams), rub it with black pepper and salt to taste, you can also add your favorite spices - paprika, garlic, coriander, and basil are perfect. Wrap the seasoned meat in rose petals and place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight. Take it out, pour lemon juice (one lemon) and bake in the oven at 220 degrees for 1 hour. This dish can be eaten with any side dish, and it can also be cooled and placed in thin slices on sandwiches.
- A simple recipe for rose jam. Make syrup by mixing sugar (2 cups) and water (750 ml). Bring it to a boil and add rose petals (100 grams) into it. Cook until they soften and lose color. Pour the finished jam into sterilized jars. By the way, for making jam it is better to take the Kazanlak variety, but wrinkled rose and rosehip petals are also good. It is also worth noting that the best dish comes from young buds that have not yet fully opened.
- Candied rose petals. Beat the egg whites (2 pieces) into a stiff foam. Pour powdered sugar or ground sugar (50 grams) into a separate bowl. Take the petals (100 grams) and alternately dip them first in the whites, then in the powder. Place on parchment paper and let harden. These “chips” can be eaten with tea, or can be used to decorate any dessert.
Please note that rose jam is not only very tasty, but also very healthy. It is great to eat during cold season to protect yourself from viruses and infections. By the way, you can also make very healthy pink honey from flowers.
Rose Petal Drink Recipes
Now let's figure out how to use rose petals to make drinks. Manipulations, of course, depend largely on what you want to prepare - a healthy infusion or aromatic wine.
Let's look at some interesting recipes:
- Syrup. Rinse the petals (300 grams) thoroughly, place them in a saucepan and fill with hot water (3 liters). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, you want the water to simmer very gently. Cook the petals until they lose color. Add sugar (1.3 kg) and boil for another 10 minutes. If foam appears, remove it. Cool the syrup, strain and pour into jars. It can be used to add to tea and various cocktails to add unusual flavor notes.
- Tea. Pour the petals (2 teaspoons) with hot boiled water (1 glass), the temperature of which is about 80 degrees. After 5 minutes, you can drink the infusion; you can first add honey, lemon and spices to it to taste.
- Wine. Pour sugar (500 grams) into water (1.5 liters), start heating and, when all the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat. Pour the cooled syrup over the petals (200 grams), folded into a 3-liter jar. Add citric acid (1 tablespoon) and pour cold water to the top of the jar. Close with a rubber lid and place in a warm place; after a month, the wine can be bottled and drunk immediately, although the more it infuses, the more intense the taste becomes.
Note! Rose petals purchased in flower shops should not be used for both food and drinks. They are treated with special means, as a result of which the flowers can become not only not useful, but even very harmful.
The petals of the “queen of flowers” are used in cosmetology no less actively than in cooking. Based on them, many masks, tonics and other facial skin care products are prepared, including those with a rejuvenating effect.
They also help in hair care. Rose water, prepared from a glass of water and a tablespoon of petals, can replace the balm conditioner. After it, the hair becomes shiny and vibrant.
The essential oil extracted from rose petals is one of the most expensive in the world. And this is not surprising, because not only do they take 3 tons (!) of petals to obtain an entire liter of liquid, but they also use only two types of flowers in preparation - Damask and French.
And in general, high-quality products based on rose petals are not cheap, and it is much more economical to prepare them yourself, and you can use both fresh and dry petals. But you definitely need to collect them from the bush yourself, and not buy them in a store.
What to do with store-bought rose petals? They can be used purely for decoration and aromatization of the room. For the final task, place them in a glass jar, cover with salt and cover with a lid. After 4-5 days, open the lid and you will smell an incredible aroma.
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A rose is not only a beautiful flower, but also a useful product; from its petals you can prepare amazingly tasty dishes that have a powerful healing effect on the body. However, it is important to remember that roses bought in flower shops are not suitable for cooking. Also, be sure to check whether you are in the group of people for whom this product is contraindicated before consuming it.
This flower has not only regal beauty, but also a unique aroma. Rose is also considered a medicinal plant.
There are essential oils and rose extracts that stimulate the human immune and nervous systems, improve skin condition and have a beneficial effect on the health of internal organs. Tinctures from rose petals promote healing of mucous membranes and improve the functioning of the digestive tract. Rose helps relieve headaches, dizziness or an attack of weakness.
If you want to cook something from rose petals, then it is best to collect them in the first hours of the morning or at dawn, then the petals will be fresh and clean. It is even better to collect after rain. Place the collected petals on thick paper, sort them out and dry them in a well-ventilated but shaded place. If you are preparing rose tea, tinctures or infusions, the petals should be dried completely. Rose jam is usually made from fresh petals.
Jam
The jam is prepared for several days; in the morning and evening we bring it to a boil and turn it off. Exclusively in order to preserve the maximum beneficial properties.
It can be added to tea, used as a filling for donuts and rolls.
The collected petals need to be slightly dried, and then covered with sugar in a 1:1 ratio and left for a couple of days. From 1 kg of sugar, a glass of water and the juice of half a lemon, syrup is separately boiled, to which rose petals and sugar are then added. The resulting mixture must be boiled until the petals soften. The jam can be canned or stored in the refrigerator.
It is useful to use for colds, to strengthen the immune system, for gum inflammation and just like that.
Liquor
Petals - 200-300g, citric acid - 2 tbsp. spoons (can be replaced with 1 lemon), sugar - 4 cups, water - 3 cups, vodka - 0.5 l.
Mix the petals with a glass of sugar (pressing well so that they release the juice slightly), add citric acid. Pour into a jar and refrigerate for 3 days. Then cook the syrup: boil 3 cups of water, adding 3 cups of sugar. Cool, pour into the petals, mix and refrigerate for 10 days. After 10 days, strain through cheesecloth, squeeze and add vodka, pour into a bottle and let stand for another day. Yields about 2.5 liters.
Petals with sugar
It is easier to prepare ground petals than jam, and more useful substances are retained in them without heat treatment. And nature generously endowed the tea rose with them: the petals contain vitamins C, K, B1 and B3.
Tea rose is a wonderful natural remedy for colds. Why buy medicines if, for a sore throat and cough, you can hold a spoonful of sweet medicine in your mouth or make tea with roses, using mashed petals instead of tea leaves! Rose is used for stomatitis and sore throats; “delicious flower” will help cure thrush in children. And, of course, rose petals are very nice to eat just for fun!
Rose tart with sugar
1. 300 g rose petals, 0.6 kg sugar.
Grind the petals with sugar until they release juice. Then place tightly in jars and close with a nylon lid. Keep refrigerated.
2.100 g rose petals, 150 g sugar, 1/2 tbsp. spoons of lemon juice.
On a sunny morning, cut a few tea rose flowers, then use scissors to cut off the stems along with the lower white part. Sort the tea rose petals, rinse, dry, spreading them in one layer on paper. Then grind them in parts with sugar in a mortar until smooth. Combine the resulting mass with lemon juice, transfer to a small jar, close the lid and place in the refrigerator.
This preparation makes a wonderful filling for bagels, buns and cookies.
Pink honey
Rose honey has truly magical healing powers. It is used as a general strengthening, tonic and anti-inflammatory agent for long-term chronic inflammatory diseases of the lungs (chronic pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, etc.).
1. 80 g petals, 100 ml water, 100 g honey.
Rose petals are poured with boiling water, simmered over low heat for 15 minutes, and left for 24 hours. Add honey to the resulting composition, stir well and boil until the entire mass becomes homogeneous.
Take 1-2 teaspoons 3 times a day.
2. 250 g of dry wrinkled rose or rose hip petals, 1 liter of water, 750 g of honey.
Pour boiling water over rose petals and leave for 12 hours. Strain through a linen and squeeze out. Add honey to the liquid, bring slowly to a boil and cook until it reaches the consistency of syrup.
For diseases of the upper respiratory tract, fevers, pulmonary diseases, and all protracted, debilitating diseases, it is recommended to drink this honey as a medicine, 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day.
Petal syrup
Pour layers of rose and sugar into a 3-liter dry jar. Lightly compact and place on the windowsill in the sun. As heat and sugar act, a juice of rich color and aroma comes out of the petals, while the contents of the jar sags, which makes it possible to add a second and third portion of petals and sugar to it. As a result, you will receive healing nectar, which must be squeezed out of the thick mass of petals and poured into small jars for storage. It is used to treat diseases of the oral cavity: stomatitis, gingivitis, thrush in children, sore throat, and also as a flavoring for various drinks, creams, and pastries.
Tea preparation
The easiest way to prepare tea rose petals is to dry them and use them to brew aromatic tea. It is best to collect petals in dry weather at the moment of complete dissolution of the buds. Then spread them on sheets of paper in one layer in a place inaccessible to sunlight, which deprives the petals of color. You can successfully dry them even in the room on the table. Then pour the dry petals into a clean, dry jar and close with a nylon lid. Store in a dark place.
Let us remember that we previously talked about
Many people grow roses in their summer cottages. When the flowering period comes to an end, the question arises of what can be made from rose petals.
Tea rose is used to make jam and added to hot drinks. But you can also use varieties that are not suitable for internal consumption. They make good cosmetics.
Benefits of roses
Rose is an amazing flower; it not only amazes with its beauty, but also has a lot of useful properties that can preserve youth and freshness of the skin. It has been used in cosmetology for a long time. Even ancient beauties took baths with petals and washed their faces with rose water in the morning. The flower is very beneficial for the skin, as it has anti-inflammatory, tonic and healing effects.
The effect of use is noticeable after the first time, which cannot but please the ladies. The skin color acquires a natural, healthy shade, and the tone is evened out. The skin becomes smooth and soft. And the feeling of freshness lasts all day.
Rose petals will help get rid of problems such as dryness, flaking, inflammation and sagging skin. The flower has a slight tightening effect, which helps maintain a youthful face.
Absolutely everyone can use such products, regardless of age and skin type. The only contraindication is individual intolerance.
Since it is not possible to use fresh petals all year round, they are dried and stored in a glass container, in a place protected from moisture. Preparing raw materials for homemade cosmetics is very simple. Fresh petals should be laid out on cloth and dried in a shaded place. Dry petals can be stored for 2 years.
It is important to remember that only those flowers that grew on the site are suitable for making homemade cosmetics. Some women use store-bought roses, but this is a huge mistake. Flowers grown for sale are often fed with chemicals to make them grow faster and last longer. In addition, already during the sales process they are treated with various means.
Therefore, you cannot use purchased rose petals: the use of such flowers can only harm the health of the skin, causing redness, rash, and dermatitis. If a woman does not grow roses herself, but wants to rejuvenate her skin with natural remedies, flowers can be purchased from grandmothers who are summer residents.
Use of rose petals
Both fresh and dry petals are suitable for making cosmetics. If the product is made from dry raw materials, the flowers must first be ground in a coffee grinder. Fresh roses are crushed only for cream or mask; in other cases, whole petals can be used.
The effect will be better if you steam the skin first. A bath, sauna, hot or steam bath are suitable for this purpose.
The easiest way to rejuvenate the skin of the body is a bath with roses. It helps relieve fatigue after a hard day, softens and tones the skin. A light pleasant aroma will help calm the nervous system. Such baths are recommended for people exposed to frequent stress. Fresh flowers can be added directly to the water when filling the bath. Recommended water temperature is 40ºС.
Dry petals must first be brewed. The raw materials are crushed, filled with water and placed in a water bath for 20 minutes, covered with a lid. To prevent small particles from interfering, the broth must be strained before use.
To prepare sea bath salts, you will need fresh petals. For 200 g of salt you need 5 rose buds. The ingredients are mixed, placed in a glass jar with a tight lid and left in a warm place for 14 days.
To make water for morning washing, you will need 2 handfuls of raw materials. The flowers are poured with warm water and left for 6-8 hours. Fresh petals can be used as an independent remedy. It is enough to pass them through a meat grinder - and the refreshing mask is ready. Before use, you need to clean and steam the skin.
Dry petals can be used to make cosmetic ice; this is an excellent tonic for the skin of the face and décolleté. One handful of raw materials is poured with 250 ml of boiling water and left for 20-25 minutes. After which the liquid must be strained, poured into molds and placed in the freezer. Ice is applied 2 times a day.
Masks and lotions
The above recipes are suitable for anyone. But you need to choose masks and lotions based on your skin type. The most popular of them:
- Nourishing face mask. You will need crushed rose petals, cream and egg white. Mix everything in equal parts, 1-2 tsp each, and leave for 5-10 minutes. The mask is applied to cleansed skin of the face and neck. The duration of the procedure is 30 minutes, after which the product is washed off with cool water. This mask is suitable for women with normal and oily epidermis. If the skin is dry, you only need to use flowers and cream.
- Anti-wrinkle remedy. Add starch to a fresh decoction of roses (1 glass), you should get a mixture resembling jelly. The finished product is applied to cleansed skin and kept for 15-20 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
- Anti-blackhead lotion. This product is only suitable for oily skin, as it contains vinegar. You will need 0.5 liters of table vinegar and 4 cups of petals, preferably red ones. The flowers are poured with vinegar, closed and left in a warm place for 21 days. After 3 weeks, the infusion is filtered and diluted with water (1:1). The product is ready.
- Hair conditioner lotion. Add the juice of 1 lemon to 1.5 liters of rose decoction. The product is used after washing your hair, making the hair more vibrant and shiny.
There are also more complex recipes using oils, medicinal herbs and other flowers. In addition, cosmetologists recommend adding rose essential oils to each product to enhance the effect.
