
Rose Water DIY and Benefits

- 2–3 cups of fresh rose petals, rinsed and cleaned
- a wide pot or saucepan
- strainer
- glass spray bottle or jar
- 1/2 gallon distilled water
- Add your clean rose petals to your pot or saucepan.
- Add enough distilled water to just cover the petals. Don’t add too much water, or you’ll dilute your rose water!
- Place the pot on the stove on low heat.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for 30–45 minutes.
- Simmer until the petals lose their color.
- Leave your rose water to cool completely.
- Strain the water into a spray bottle or jar.
- Refrigerate and use for up to a month.
Rose water benefits
- It’s been shown to be beneficial for:
- skin health
- eye health
- digestion
- headaches
- infection
- sore throat
- brain health