Mature Skin Toner with Rose Hydrosol

Rose hydrosol (or rose water) is a wonderful water that offers a soft beauitufl floral aroma.  Rose Hydrosol provides us many skin healing properties as well as mental health benefits.  It can be used directly on the skin but do a patch test first if you've never tried Rose Hydrosol.

• Wonderful toner for the skin. Simply spray on face liberally, especially after the gym.
• Add to unscented lotions for added moisturizing benefits.
• Reduces Stress.  Spray on pillow or office and inhale deeply and slowly.
• Spritz in clean laundry.  For added happiness.
• Spray on tablecloth before setting the table.  For added pleasent table talk.
• Add to bath water.  Rose pedals, chocolates and soft music, optional!
• Men's After shave: Apply it as an after shave to soothe irritated skin
• Make Cookies!!
• Wonderful Rosewater punch, recipe below this post.

Rose Hydrosol is a stable hydrosol and has a shelf life of two years or more.  To purchase quality Rose Hydrosol, please go here.

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Mature Skin Rose Toner

• 1 cup of rose hydrosol
• 2 drops Frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops Sandalwood essential oil
• 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil 
• 1 drop Chamomile essential oil

Add to a dark amber glass with spray.  Shake well before using.  Spray sparingly on face, neck, and body.  Store in a dark, cool place.  Should have a shelf life of 1/3 months.  If you are looking for added moisturiser, add 1 ounce of glycerin.

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Plus a how-to video on creating a lovely topiary made with fresh roses.

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Rosewater Punch

Source: flickr.com via Alex on Pinterest

Rose water, add water with lemon juice to taste. Add a little red food coloring to give it more 'red' colour. Add rum for cocktail parties or crushed ice for tea parties. Mint leaves for garnish.

Enjoy!
Lyndsy