Rose Water Benefits: From Acne To Eczema, Know The Many Ways This Cooling Solution Can Help You

Rose water and its properties can be beneficial for skincare, hair care and even anti-ageing. Traditionally, rose water is used for beauty purposes. Rose water is anti-inflammatory and acts as a cooling agent. This is the reason why it may help if you have conjunctivitis. Rose water can be used for both dry skin and oily skin. It can regulate pH balance of the skin. People with dermatitis, acne and similar problems can also rely on rose water because of anti-inflammatory and cooling properties.

Benefits of rose water that you can bank on

In one his recent IGTVs, lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho talks about the many ways rose water helps you and how you can use it.

1. Whenever your skin feels dry, you can sprinkle rose water mist on your skin. It is extremely hydrating and acts as an astringent.

2. Astringent properties of rose water can also help in toning of your skin.

3. Cold rose water can be helpful for people eczema. Make sure you do a patch test before using it on your skin.

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4. Rose water can help in de-clogging pores on your skin. Clogged pores can result in acne. Wash your face regularly and sprinkle some rose water on it to declog your pores.

5. Rose water is a good antioxidant. It can help in reducing damage caused by free radicals on the skin.

Ways to use rose water

• Take a steam with hot water. It opens up your pores. After the steam, wipe your face with rose water. It will result in an immediate glow on your skin.
• Rose water can be used for aromatherapy as well. It can help in reducing anxiety.
• Cold rose water can be used as an effective remedy for headaches. Soak a cotton ball in cold rose water and gently massage your temples and forehead. Inhaling rose water can also reduce effects of a headache, informs Coutinho.
• Cooling properties of rose water can help in reducing acne. Mix some 2 tbsp of lemon juice in 2 tbsp cold rose water. Do patch test first.
• It is anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. It can be applied on wound for quick relief.

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(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative Medicine)

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