Rose hydrosol (rose water) is a humectant that adds and helps retain moisture in the skin and has been known for many generations as a wonderful toner for the skin. When making your own lotions it adds a soft beautiful floral aroma and many skin healing properties. This distiller produces such an incredible hydrosol, if you love rose, this will delight you!
These pictures are from India where our current Rose Hydrosol is distilled. The roses are grown in the area of Pushkar/Ajmer in Rajasthan which is famous for their roses. Enjoy the roses of Rajasthan which have a very unique aura.
Rose centifolia is distilled year round from the virgin land of the Rajasthan deserts. This rose is the pink color rose that has made this area so famous.
Our Rosa damascena hydrosol is distilled from a darker rose. This is only distilled this time of year and is available for a short time. It has a beautiful soft aroma. As I poured the hydrosol, I could see beads of essential oil intertwined with the hydrosol.
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Rose Plucking
Rose hydrosol is also known to promote emotional balance and a sense of well-being. Great for PMS symptoms as it is cooling! It can be used on its own as a perfume or you can add essential oils to the hydrosol. Fresh Rose hydrosol has also been used in desserts and beverages.
Suzanne Caty in her book, Hydrosols, the next Aromatherapy, states, “Experimental in many applications as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women…combat PMS, cramps, and moodiness by virtue of its balancing effects on the endocrine system. Treats the autonomic nervous system and makes you “feel so good.” ”
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
- Eases shock, grief and depression
- Soothes anger
- Heals deep despair
- Soothes and heals the heart
- Brings a feeling of love
Edward Rose
Rose Hydrosol is very stable and has a shelf life of two years or more. All hydrosols should be stored in a cool place and even in the refrigerator if you live in a hot and humid climate.
Aromatics International owner Karen Williams is a Certified Aromatherapist, RN and CFM. She supports organic farmers and essential oil distillers from around the world.