Rose water has a variety of benefits, from beauty to wellness. Use it as a natural skin toner, in a bath or in your tea! We’re teaching you how to make your own!
The flower is packed with nutrients and has been widely used for thousands of years for its healing powers.
This rose water recipe is fairly easy to make, especially if you happen to have any roses growing in your yard! Use this infographic as an easy guide for how to make your own.
How to Make Rose Water
Rose Water Hydrosol
There are two methods you can use to make rose water. The first technique we’re sharing is a rose water hydrosol. This technique makes a small about of water from condensation. It’s much more time consuming but will last 6 months.
Supplies
- Fresh Rose Petals
- Distilled Water
- Medium Pot with Lid
- Turkey Baster
- Heat Proof Bowl
- Ice Cubes (about 6-10 cups)
Directions
In a large pot, add a small bowl in the center. This is the bowl that will collect your distilled rose water.
When picking out a pot and a bowl, the bowl inside must be lower than the pot, but not too low. The water from the lid of the pot will drop down into the bowl, so envision that when picking out a pot and bowl.
Also, make sure the bowl in the center is heatproof.
Place the rose petals around the bowl. Leave the bowl empty and clean.
Pour distilled water over the rose petals, again leaving the bowl in the center empty. Pour water in the pot until rose petals are just covered.
Once the water comes to a boil, turn it to simmer and cover the pot with the lid, upside down. You want to create a bowl on the top to put ice.
Add the ice to the lid to create condensation. The water will drip into the small bowl in the middle of the pot and that is your rose water.
You have to constantly use a turkey baster to remove the melted ice cube water on the lid of the pan. As soon as it melts you want to remove the water so keep a small bowl near to put it in.
Then, slowly continue adding ice as it melts. You’ll use about 6-8 cups of ice. Leave a bag or bowl filled with ice close to continue adding more to the lid.
Once you have used all of the ice. Turn the heat off but leave the pot and lid to sit until it cools.
The condensation inside the pot will continue to produce rose water until it’s completely cooled.
Once it’s completely cooled, it’s finished. Then, lift the lid and see the rose water inside the small bowl in the center!
Using a funnel, pour it into a small bottle with a lid to keep.
You can see that this method produces clear water since the actual rose petals never touch the rose water. The simmering method will always vary depending on the color of roses used in the recipe.
Simmering Rose Petals
This method is much easier and good for food recipes or cocktails. It has a shorter shelf life but is a quick way to make potent rose water.
Supplies
- Fresh Rose Petals
- Distilled Water
- Large Pot
- Strainer
- Funnel and Bottle
Directions
Add 3-4 cups rose petals into a pot.
Pour distilled water over the top. Cover the rose petals about 1″ with water.
Bring the water to a soft boil and then simmer low for 25 minutes.
Strain over a bowl and then discard the rose petals.
Use a funnel to pour the water into a bottle with a lid.
What is rose water good for?
It’s great for skin, to add to cocktails, room sprays and to drink! It contains vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as antioxidants.
Can I use rose water daily?
Yes, you can. It works to maintain the skin’s pH balance. It has antibacterial properties and you can use it for your daily skincare routine. Furthermore, there many other ways you can use it too. Here are a few below:
- Add it to a spray bottle and use it as a room or pillow spray.
- Pour some into a glass of water with lemon juice.
- Make a cocktail with it, like our rose water gin cocktail!
- Use it as an antiseptic for cuts and scrapes as it helps heal wounds faster.
Does Rosewater expire?
It does expire. You will have a longer life if you use distilled water when making it. Hydrosol method can last up to 6 months. If using tap water, it will shorten the life.
Does rosewater need to be refrigerated?
Store it in a cool, dry place. It does not need to be refrigerated. Store it in a glass bottle with a tight lid.
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Justine Thompson says
Amazing! One more recipe to add to my collection of face and body remedies!!! ????