ROSE WATER FOR MOISTURIZING YOUR TRESSES

Rose Water Recipe: To Make Your Own Rose Water You'll Need: Organic Rose Petals or 2 Organic Roses Distilled Water Your favorite oil Spray Bottle Instructions: Boil your distilled water Add a few drops of your favorite oil once water has come to a boil Add rose petals; press petals under the water; cover pot Simmer for 45 mins. (the petals will begin to loose color) Strain the petals; let the water cool; and pour the rose water in a spray bottle. Keep in the fridge. ***I've only tested this for 2 weeks so I am not sure if the mixture stays fresh after this time. I added essential oils to mine.*** *************************************************** BENEFITS: Rose Water for Healthy Hair You would be surprised to know that rose water has been known and used in many hair and beauty treatments for thousands of years in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. As it is believed to have conditioning and moisturizing properties, it makes your hair soft, shiny and it has a pleasant scent. Use rosewater in your regimen: Simply cleanse the hair as usual and after that, pour half a cup of rose water on your head. This will increase the supply of blood to your scalp, which in turn strengthens and nourishes the hair follicles; thus increasing hair growth. For those who suffer with any kind of inflammations on the scalp, this is an excellent remedy, as rose water is known to possess therapeutic and healing properties as well. For improving the hair quality: rose water can be applied on the hair, just like any oil. Simply make a mixture of glycerin or your favorite oil and rose water in equal quantities and then apply it on your scalp. With your fingertips, massage your scalp gently. Leave the mixture on your hair for about half an hour and then wash off with a mild shampoo or co-wash. This home remedy will nourish, moisturize and strengthen your hair. It improves blood circulation and works as a natural conditioner.

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