How To Use Rose Water For Dry Skin

Simple and easy-to-follow ways to help you make the most of rose water and soothe dry skin.

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Women Getting Dry Skin Treatment With Rose Water

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Come winter, and all those skin issues start peeping out again. Don’t you think your skin needs to be prepared for winter’s arrival? That is why you need to incorporate rose water for dry skin in your skin care regimen. Yes, to prepare your skin to face the harsh winter, you need to give it extra care and protection.

Your skin hydration plays a crucial role in achieving fresh and healthy skin. If you have dry skin, you need to be extra careful with the products you choose and how you care for your skin. A balanced skin care routine is all you need to be tension-free during the winter. Wondering how to use rose water for your dry skin? Well, we can help you. This article discusses the benefits of rose water and how you can use it. Keep reading.

Trivia

Modern-day rose water is said to have originated in Persia (present-day Iran) in the 10th century. It was commonly used as part of makeup and to treat several skin conditions.

In This Article

Is Rose Water Good For Dry Skin?

Woman checking her dry skin in the mirror

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Rose water by itself is not going to do wonders for your skin, but in combination with other moisturizing ingredients, it helps keep your skin feeling hydrated for longer by working as a humectant while also improving its texture. The reason this fragrant liquid suits dry skin is because of how efficiently it refines your pores without drying your skin out by functioning as a pH-balancing agent and natural astringent. Rose water is usually used as an additive in skin care treatments as it has skin balancing properties. It can be used by itself as a toner or in combination with other moisturizing ingredients for dry skin. Here, I’ve put together 4 rose water treatments that are keeping my skin feeling great this winter.

Key Takeaways

Rose water hydrates, soothes, and nourishes the skin.
It also refines skin pores without drying the skin.
This fragrant liquid can be used alone or along with other moisturizing ingredients.
It also helps get rid of dirt and grime and refreshes the skin.

How To Use Rose water For Dry Skin

1. Rose Water For Dry Skin

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You Will Need

1 tbsp pure rose water
Cotton pad
Towel
Facial cleanser
Moisturizer

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

5 minutes

Method

Wash your face with a facial cleanser and pat dry.
Saturate a cotton pad with the rose water and dab it onto your face.
Let it dry.
Once dry, moisturize your face.

How Often?

Twice a day.

Why This Works

Cleansing, toning, and moisturizing your face is an essential part of any skincare routine.

Using rose water for the face is a great way of maintaining a fresh and hydrated complexion. This rose water toner, unlike most toners available on the market, provides plant-based hydration and is extremely gentle on your skin. It may help get rid of residual dirt and grime without drying out your skin.

Quick Tip

Create your own rose water at home by filling a pot with distilled water and rose petals. Cover the pot and slowly bring the mixture to a boil. Turn off the heat and let the water cool down. Strain it and pour the liquid into a bottle and you get an organic skin hydrating mist.