Natural Skin Remedy of the Week

Rosewater

Toners are the best way to restore your skin and create a healthy glow and balance, they also restore the acid or alkali balance of the skin, because they are pH balanced. It is essential that your skin care regimen contains some type of toner to maintain a balanced pH. Many skin toners contain alcohol, and therefore have a tendency to dry out the skin. Luckily, there are natural regimens that work just as well, if not better than most consumer skin toners with no drying side effects or that intense alcohol scent. Rosewater is great for normal to dry skin, and effectively balances the pH levels, as well as moisturizes your skin. The Rosewater treatment is cost effective, efficient, and easy to pull off... those three combinations come far and few between, so try out the instructions listed below... your skin will love you for it! (Instructions provided by possumsal.com)

• After thoroughly washing your face, Gather about 2 lbs. of scented petals before they fall. The fresher the better. The actual ratio of Roses to water depends on the color and fragrance desired. You can start with about 2 cups of rose petals firmly packed to a liter of water.

• Place in an enamel saucepan or preferably earthenware pan. Cover with cold soft water (preferably rainwater). Bring almost to a boil. Let cool. Strain. Be careful not to scorch

• Red Roses cause the water to turn a pale pink. Other color roses turn the water a brownish yellow muddy color.  
• Apply toner to a cotton pad and gently wipe across the face.

The water will remain scented for a good two days.

 

(Not the DIY type? You can also purchase Rosewater here)