If you have beautifully scented roses in the garden it seems a shame not to use them.
It is easy to make your own Rosewater
Useful as a facial refresher
Add it to your bath
Spray on your clothes for ironing
First choose some fragrant roses
Doesn't matter what colour
Put the petals into a bowl
Pour over boiling distilled water
The amount just to cover the petals
Leave in the sun for about 3 days.
Alternatively you can put them in a pan, just cover with cold distilled water and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes until they have lost their colour.
Strain and store in a glass jar.
For facial toner dilute 1 part rosewater to 4 parts distilled water and put in a spray bottle. This can be used as a face toner or just as a refresher during the day.
