A few Sunday Tea posts ago, I posted a link to a cold
steeped rose water recipe to use as facial toner. Well, I actually had a chance
to whip up a batch. I made it out of desperation; my skin is dying for a little
more attention.
I'd received a sample of rose water from a Younique
rep in a grab bag from a past event with Kiki Sol, a plus size fashion and girl
power movement for women of a curvier breed. Anyway, three words about the rose
water: I. LOVED. IT. We only receive maybe a teaspoon of this stuff, but I
milked each and every drop. It was so smooth and refreshing.
A few months later, I found that very same rep to vend at
my Gilmore Glitz + Glam Beauty event. I told her how much I loved it and I
asked her what the price was. $40! Forty bucks and it's worth every red cent.
It soothes rosacea, calms any skin irritations, ands feels luxurious right
before I put my eczema medicine on. Yep, a true wonder in such a teeny bottle.
Although my husband is sympathetic to my cause, our budget isn't. It’s
hard to ball on a budget. Cue up DIY rose water recipes, please. I scour the
internet (just two websites) for the easiest method. Most recipes call for
boiling or crushing the petals. I opted for the cold brewed instead because of
its simplicity.
In a 16oz Mason jar, I stuffed fresh petals from 5 roses, a teaspoon of witch hazel, a teaspoon of vodka (for preservation), and filled the jar up with spring water. It sat in my fridge overnight, and voila! It smells fantastic (and a little boozy) and it works like a charm.
The verdict: It's nice, but it's no Younique. It’s nowhere near as
potent, but for now, it's fine. I drench my face with it and then follow up
with an ice facial. Next time I may actually boil them. I'll let you know.
SN: What’s an ICE FACIAL? You don’t know? Take a cube of ice and
rub it all over your face. Sounds silly? Well, here are the benefits.
Until next time,
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