Rose Water how to make
Rose water is the liquid extracted from rose petals and is one of
the results of preparing rose oil that is used in the perfumery, and the origins of
rose water goes back to ancient Persia where it first appeared there, and they
used it in cosmetics and other things, usually, water is extracted Roses through
the distillation process and it should be noted that the original rose water
does not include any of the manufactured chemicals or preservatives in its
preparation, as is the case in most Arab markets, so that rose water is less
effective and useful than the original rose water.
Rose water can be easily prepared at home, and it is known that
rose water has many and varied uses, including that it is used in the
preparation of many desserts, dishes, and cosmetic creams for skin and hair
care as well as it is used as a general scent, in our article we will present
to you, a method Preparing rose water at home, in addition to learning about its
most important uses.
Steps to prepare rose water at home
We collect roses in the early morning or evening; Because at that
time, the rose is at its best. We remove the soft petals, get rid of any dried-out petals or any damage, then carefully remove any impurities from them. We
take the roughly four fists of the petals we have collected, then put them in a
teapot. We put the end of a small piece of water hose in the mouth of the
teapot and the other end in a glass container, if a hose is not available, we
can put any piece of metal or leather in its place so that we allow the vapor
of the rose water to pass through it to the bottle. Put two liters of healthy,
filtered water in a bowl on the stove until the water boils completely.
Pour the boiling water over the amount of roses in the teapot and
cover the teapot well and put the teapot on the fire for a minute only, then
remove it from the stove. You will notice that the hose or the metal piece on
the mouth of the teapot has started to drip pure rose water from it into the
bottle. Keep the hose on the teapot until the distillation process is
completely finished. Repeat this process with the rest of the rose petals until
you get the desired amount. Rose water is kept in the refrigerator until it is
used.
There is another way to prepare rose water by placing the rose
water in boiling water and leaving it in the sun for several days, and then
filtering the water and keeping it in a closed bottle in the refrigerator, but
this method is not effective as the first method because the origin of rose
water extraction is the process of distillation and not soaking.
The uses of rose water are included in the preparation of many
drinks. It is used to calm skin infections. Soothes insect bites. Compresses of
rose water are placed on the eyelids of tired eyes. Used as a lotion for hair
care. It is involved in the manufacture of many fresheners.
Rose water is a food flavoring used in the preparation of various
types of sweets, in addition to that it is an important ingredient for many
cosmetics and skin care recipes, and rose water is made from rose oil, and it
is sold in shops at low prices, and it can be prepared at home according to
Some steps, except that this type of rose water is used only for the purposes
of beautifying the body and skin, taking into account keeping it away from the
eyes, and avoiding using it for sensitive skin, and this can be used to make
home fresheners, or perfume clothes and bath water.
Another method to make rose water at home is to bring a cup of
water, with a group of fragrant, freshly picked natural roses. For best
results, 20-30 rose petals are preferred. Fill a large bowl with clean water
and moisten the rose petals with water, and put the wet leaves in a pestle
(mortar); To mash it well until it becomes soft and smooth, and you can put it
in a blender to chop it smoothly.
Put the mashed petals in the bowl of water and leave it until its
color changes. When the water interferes with the mashed rose petals, its color
changes to pink or brown, and then it is ready. Filter the water from the
mashed rose petals, pour the juice into a clean bottle or bowl and put it in
the sun for a period of about a quarter or half an hour, as this step helps to strengthen
the smell.
Preparing rose water by boiling
Pick a number of freshly harvested roses, and any type of roses can
be used. Fill a bowl with two liters of water and put it on the stove until it
boils, then remove it from the fire and pour it directly on the rose petals,
cover the pot well and leave it until it cools completely. Filter the water
from rose petals, pour it into a bottle, and keep it in the refrigerator until
use.
Benefits of rose water
It softens the skin. It is used in the preparation of many creams
and cosmetics. This is because it contains anti-inflammatory properties, making
it an effective soothing agent for dry skin. Rose water leaves a beautiful
aromatic scent on the hair when washing it with it, by adding two tablespoons
of it to each cup of water. Rose water gives the body a nicer smell and a soft
texture, and it is used by mixing it with any type of odor-free creams and
applying the body oil well. Rose water is one of the natural fragrances that
make the home smell better, by adding two tablespoons of it to a cup of water,
pouring it into a spray bottle, and spraying the house with it.