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11 months ago
DIY Rose Water and Vegetable Glycerine Toner to Unlock Radiant Skin!
Image Credit: Image source: Shirley / Pixabay
Image source: Shirley / Pixabay
Rose has long been celebrated as the ultimate symbol of beauty and love, and it offers a wealth of benefits for health and beauty. Many believe that the remarkable properties of rose should be a staple in every woman’s beauty regimen. Roses are known for their exceptional qualities, including moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant-rich benefits. They also serve as a natural perfume and astringent. Emilie Davidson Hoyt notes that two primary types of roses are commonly used in natural skincare: Rosa damascena and Rosa centifolia. The former, often sourced from Bulgaria, boasts a deep, potent scent, while the latter, known as the cabbage rose or Moroccan rose, features a lighter, clean, and sweet aroma. Both varieties are prized for their pure essential oils, derived from the blossoms.
DIY Rose Water and Glycerine Toner
Many beauty enthusiasts enjoy using rose-infused products, with a particularly popular combination being pure rose water and vegetable glycerine. To create a personalized concoction, one can easily combine these two ingredients.
For this DIY toner, pure Cortas Rose Water and Wow Vegetable Glycerine are excellent options. The rose water has an enchanting fragrance that calms the mind, while glycerine is one of the most moisturizing ingredients available for skincare.
The process of making this toner is straightforward:
- Place a small drop of glycerine on a cotton pad.
- Add a splash of rose water.
- Apply the mixture to the skin after cleansing, using circular motions for gentle exfoliation and deeper absorption.
After using this toner, skin feels pleasantly soft and comfortable, often eliminating the need for an additional moisturizer, though adding one is perfectly fine if desired. As a natural astringent, rose helps tighten pores and restore skin suppleness, resulting in a radiant complexion. Unlike traditional alcohol-based toners, rose water leaves skin feeling smooth rather than dry, allowing for more frequent use compared to store-bought drying formulas.
This rose water and glycerine mix can also be particularly beneficial during the warm summer months. Rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, rose helps protect skin cells from damage caused by excessive sun exposure. Some studies even suggest that rose water may assist in preventing sunburn.
Trying out this rose water and glycerine mixture can be a wonderful way to tone the skin in the months ahead. Feedback is always welcome, so readers are encouraged to share their experiences in the comments! What other creative ways do you incorporate rose into your DIY beauty routines?
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Hi,
I cannot use essential oil because it took like it\’s toxic to cats…
but it seems that hydrosol ( floral water) is fine.
I tought about making a body mist with rose floral water and vegetable glycerin, but I have no idea how much to put of both
do you have any recipe to make body care product with rose water ?
thanks,
Nathalie