This is not an actual fermentation recipe. But I’m willing to make an exception because of all of the health benefits that rose water can bring to your health. And the recipe is very simple to make. You don’t need any type of special equipment or ingredients. Just a one-hour work and you can get freshly made rose water ready to use.

The type of roses that you use for making rose water will depend on what you have available around you. Just have in mind that the fragrance of the water will depend on the fragrance of the flowers you use. The best would be if you could get your hands on freshly cut roses from somebodies garden. But if no other choice you can also use store-bought roses. Just rinse them in cold water first to get rid of any chemicals. If you want an easy fermentation recipe try How To Make Yogurt – The Easy Recipe.

Main benefits of rose water

Rose water has been used for thousands of years and has a very long history. The main uses were for its natural fragrance and as ingredients in beauty products. Rose water has many helpful benefits. One of the most important ones is its anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used to soothe skin irritation, reduce skin redness, and improve complexion.

Rose petals and rose oil contain several powerful antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage. It can help heal scars and burns much faster and leave fewer traces on the skin. They are also commonly used in aromatherapy to help relieve headaches. Rose water is a part of many beauty products due to its anti-aging and antibacterial properties. Can be used as a facial cleanser or a toner after you wash your face. If you add it to a spray bottle you can use rose water as a mist and apply it to your wrists, face, or even your pillow to help you relax.

Process of making rose water

It’s best if you can get some organically grown roses to make rose water. But if that’s not the case just try to get roses that have not been treated with pesticides. The number of roses you need will depend on the amount of rose water you are planning to make.

Before you start separate all the petals and rinse them to make sure they are clean from dust or any other foreign material. To start use 2 to 3 cups of rose petals and add them to your wide saucepan. Add enough distilled water to cover the petals but don’t add too much water. It will dilute your rose fragrance later. Place the pot on the stove on low heat and let it simmer for 30 to 45 minutes covered with a lid. You will see that after this time the roses will start to lose their color and that will be a sign that the simmering should be finished.

After they have finished simmering let the petals cool down first by leaving them in the pot. Once they are at room temperature you can strain the liquid into a glass bottle or a jar. After the rose water is strained refrigerate it to keep it fresh. You will have a month to use it. You can transfer it into a smaller spray bottle and use it every day.

If you have never used rose water before I strongly suggest doing a patch test first. Just to make sure there is no reaction. If all is safe feel free to use it as a facial toner, or body spray. room spray. hair spray, ironing spray. There are really so many different uses so just have fun discovering them all and see what works for you.