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Skin and body care · From Bladwijzer

Rosewater for the skin

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: ± 250 ml
• Time: 30 min
• From: Damask rose

Ingredients

• 2 handfuls of rose petals
• 300 ml distilled water

Method

1. Put the petals in a pan and pour over just enough distilled water to cover them.
2. Heat over a very low heat with the lid on, without boiling, for 20 minutes until the petals have lost their colour.
3. Leave to cool and strain through a cloth.
4. Pour the rosewater into a clean small bottle or spray.

Storing: A week at most in the fridge. Use it as a refreshing facial toner; test it first on a small patch of skin.