Rose water is a magical "potion" for beauty applied as far back as Ancient Egypt. No matter what your skin type is, rose water will make it more radiant, it will hydrate it. We should not forget about the delicate skin around the eyes, which needs special and gentle care every day, which only rose water can give it. It is suitable for cleaning make-up, hydration, reducing eye puffiness.
What are the other eye contour benefits of applying rose water?
Soothes the skin around the eyes
Rose flowers contain flavonoids, anthocyanins and terpenes. Roses are also rich in phenolic compounds that help eliminate free radicals and have anti-inflammatory properties.Applying scented rose water to the eyelids (with a cotton swab) will instantly soothe them.
For irritated skin
Applying makeup can irritate the delicate skin around the eyes. On the other hand, rose water with its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce these ailments.
Can prevent cell damage
Antioxidant-rich rose petals act against free radicals, which have been shown to cause a range of inflammation in the body that can lead to damage to skin cells, including around the eyes. Another good reason to make rose water part of your beauty routine.
Use for wrinkles
Rose water is an ideal aroma therapy for the skin around the eyes. The antioxidants in it help to improve the condition of the skin, delay the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
For dark circles
Applying rose water to tired eyelids helps brighten the eyes, but also makes dark circles less visible.
Rose water can also be part of your home eye masks.
Mask with rose water and aloe vera gel
Combine 1 tbsp. aloe gel with 1 tbsp. Rosewater. The resulting mask is applied to the area of the lower eyelid and left to act for 10-15 minutes. Then you can rinse with cool water and apply a suitable cream.
Mask with honey, cinnamon and rose water
Combine 1 tsp. honey with ½ tsp. cinnamon and ½ tsp. Rosewater. Mix well and apply the mask to cleansed skin, in the area of the lower eyelid. After 10 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water and apply a suitable cream.
