5 Benefits of Rose Water for Skin
Roses are beautiful flowers and interestingly, the water can be used to beautify your skin. This liquid, made by immersing rose petals in water or distilling rose petals with steam, has been used for centuries in the Middle East for a variety of aesthetic and health applications.
Quoted from Healthline, there are several benefits of rose water that are rarely known, such as:
1. Rose water as anti-inflammatory
Rose water's anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce redness of the skin, prevent swelling, and relieve the discomfort of acne. According to research from 2011, rose water is rich in vitamin C and phenolics, making it a natural anti-inflammatory choice for inflamed acne.
Research has also concluded that the antiseptic and antibacterial properties of rose water can help heal wounds, burns and scars faster.
2. Rose water as an astringent
Astringents are commonly used to clean skin, dry oil, and tighten pores. Rose water, which is rich in tannins, can provide a firming effect on the skin. It also doesn't dry out the skin like other alcohol-based astringents.
3. Rose water as an antibacterial
The antiseptic properties of rose water can prevent and treat infections. A 2010 study confirmed the analgesic and antiseptic properties of rose water. Another 2010 study concluded that rose oil is a very effective antibacterial, killing Propionibacterium acnes, the bacteria associated with acne.
4. Rose water and skin pH
According to a 2018 study, your skin has a pH of 4.1 to 5.8. The pH of rose water is typically 4.0 to 4.5. A 2018 study published in the journal Current Problems in Dermatology suggests using skin care products with a pH level of 4.0 to 5.0, as they can "minimize skin irritation and intolerance."
5. Rose water as an antioxidant
A 2016 study published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology suggests that free radicals can cause skin inflammation, resulting in clogged pores and pimples.
Topical antioxidants, such as rose water, can limit the oxidation of free radicals. A 2011 study confirmed the antioxidant properties of rose water.