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 There is
hardly a human being in the world who can contradict the fact that the rose is
the most beautiful flower on the Earth. The rose came from China
from its humid and mountainous sub-tropics, from which place it traveled
to India and then to Eastern Africa and Middle East. it traveled from Asia Minor to the ancient Greece and Egypt and Roman Empire. And till
now the rose continues its victorious procession throughout the world.
Rose water is
made from rose petals retaining quality of rose and recognized for its
cosmetic and healing properties. It is known that within 8th and 9th centuries the
rose water was presented as a significant commercial item in the territory between China and
Byzantine Empire witnessed documentary. The rose water
contains of rose essential oil and distilled water. However, the rose water is
impossible to obtain by simple mixing rose oil and water, the production
process is rather complicated and time-consuming.
Rose water
is a traditional cosmetic means; it has unique qualities and is widely used for
face care. After you take off your make-up in the evening and as soon as you
get up in the morning it is recommended that you wash your face with rose water, since
it tones and rejuvenates the skin. You may want to make compresses to
rehabilitate skin vitality. To do this you need to moisten a cotton cloth in
rose water and by turns apply to different zones of your face, to the forehead,
nose, cheekbones and the chin.
The
qualities of the rose water are well known and popular among hair dressers; it
is in the ingredients of various masks and hair-care products. Rose water is applied
at home to care after the scalp and hair; it gently tones and refreshes the
skin, leaving it smooth and supple. It helps to remove inflammations,
intensifies blood supply and stimulates hair growth.
Baths with rose
water facilitate to get rid of cutaneous inflammations and allergic rush. A
small amount of rose water is diluted in the bath full of warm water. Such a
pleasant and simple procedure makes a relaxing effect; it relieves fatigue and
improves the mood. Children's doctors advise that you allow infants and
children take a bath with rose water. Such baths help the adults to relax from
stresses and depression.
Once you start
using rose water, you will be also evenly and beautifully sunbathed. You may
apply rose water to the whole body, including your face - and this is the
advantage and difference as compared with many special means. Rose water
extra moistens the skin and protects from direct sun rays.
Masseurs
advise that you use applications with rose water after anti-cellulite massage. To
do this at home you should heat the rose water over the water bath, and wrap
your body with this for 10 minutes. Such application intensifies the massage
effect and brings lovely relaxation.
Rose water
has also healing properties, as we mentioned earlier. For instance, it is suitable
to rinse your throat with rose water when you have a sore throat. Treat inflamed
glands with a cotton wad soaked in rose water. It is recommended that you have
this procedure 2 to 3 times a day, every 4-5 hours and within 2 to 3 days. Besides,
a rose water may be used as an antipyretic means applying compresses to the
body of the patient.
If your
eyes ache, if you set at the computer for all days in the office, then address
a rose water to help you. You may use applications to your eyes, putting wads
soaked in rose water onto your eyes. You may use rose water as eye drops, 2
drops twice a day is quite enough.
Dentists have
first-hand knowledge of rose water qualities; it is used to treat paradontosis.
A cotton swab is soaked in rose water and applied to inflamed gums; you may
also take a warm rose water in your mouth. Pains are gradually relieved, normal
state of gums rehabilitate, loosen teeth are strengthened and an odor nuisance
is relieved from the mouth.
If you have
a headache then apply a cold compress with rose water and in approximately 45
minutes the pain will disappear. Apply some rose water onto your face to relieve
fatigue. Also a tissue or a handkerchief may be soaked in rose water. You will feel
yourself easier and cheerfully, and your mood will improve.
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