I need to know how to make ROSE WATER!?

Supplies:

Depending on the size of your roses, between three and five roses (or about 5 rose hips).

2 cups of spring water

Heat resistant glass bowl and cover.

A glass bowl with an indentation on one side for pouring is the easiest to use.

Wide mouthed glass jar

Cheesecloth, cotton gauze or kitchen strainer.

Preparation:

Pluck the roses to gather one, packed cup of rose petals.

Put the roses petals (or rose hips) in a heat resistant glass bowl and cover with two cups of boiling water.

Cover the bowl with a plate or cover to a pot. Let the rose mixture sit for about 20 - 30 minutes.

After 20 - 30 minutes has elapsed, pour the water into the wide mouth glass jar using either the cheesecloth or kitchen strainer to collect the rose petals.

Discard the rose petals.

After the rosewater has cooled you can add 1 tablespoon of alcohol, such as vodka, to the water as a preservative - shake to mix. Your rosewater will keep for about 4 weeks - longer if you store it in a refridgerator.

If you prefer to not add the alcohol as a preservative, your rosewater will keep for about 7 - 10 days.

The use of Rosewater dates back to Victorian times when it was mixed with glycerin for use as a skin softening treatment.

It is still used today in many beauty products from toners to soaps to lotions to sea salts.

Spray cool rosewater on your face at the end of a long day to moisturize your skin and revitalize your spirits.

Adding a few drops of Jasmine essential oil to the rosewater makes a very alluring body spray.

Here are my foolproof instructions for making rosewater:

If possible, it is always best to make rosewater from freshly picked roses from your own garden. I have grown rose bushes for many years and with the right care they are a hardy, fruitful plant.

However, if you lack the time or space, ask your local florist to give you a call when they receive a fresh shipment. Thoroughly rinse in cool water any rose petals that you have not grown yourself to remove any pesticides.

Alternatively, you could use rose hips or rose otto essential oil. Rose Hips and rose essential oil also makes a high quality rosewater product. Attar of Roses can also be used. Click here to go to that recipe.

If you use rose otto essential oil just add about 4 drops of the essential oil to 8 ounces of spring water and refridgerate.

Roses have three, outer, protective petals. These petals are normally removed when the roses are being used for a bouquet - the roses open more fully without the outer petals. However, these petals are thick and contain a lot of essence. If you get your roses from a florist make sure they do not remove these petals prior to selling you the roses.

Assemble the supplies:

Depending on the size of your roses, between three and five roses (or about 5 rose hips).

2 cups of spring water

Heat resistant glass bowl and cover. A glass bowl with an indentation on one side for pouring is the easiest to use.

Wide mouthed glass jar

Cheesecloth, cotton gauze or kitchen strainer.

Then do the following:

Pluck the roses to gather one, packed cup of rose petals.

Put the roses petals (or rose hips) in a heat resistant glass bowl and cover with two cups of boiling water.

Cover the bowl with a plate or cover to a pot. Let the rose mixture sit for about 20 - 30 minutes.

After 20 - 30 minutes has elapsed, pour the water into the wide mouth glass jar using either the cheesecloth or kitchen strainer to collect the rose petals.

Discard the rose petals.

After the rosewater has cooled you can add 1 tablespoon of alcohol, such as vodka, to the water as a preservative - shake to mix. Your rosewater will keep for about 4 weeks - longer if you store it in a refridgerator.

If you prefer to not add the alcohol as a preservative, your rosewater will keep for about 7 - 10 days.

Mix the rosewater with glycerin in a 50/50 mix and put the rosewater in a pretty bottle for a gift.

It can be stored in a plastic spray bottle for a refreshing mist. This is a wonderful way to keep your skin hydrated while flying.

However, remember - ROSEWATER SHOULD NOT BE INGESTED. It is an external skin care product only.

I do not sell Natural Magic Rosewater via the internet. However, I have tried the two following products that can be purchased online. I recommend either one if you do not have the time or resources to make your own rosewater: