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![Rose Hydrolat]() | Rose Hydrolat | Rosa damascena is one of the most popular rose plants available. The essential oil can be distilled or gained through solvent extraction. Either way, although the quality is different with the distilled oil being far superior, the aroma is truly delightful. There are not many women who do not love the smell of rose oil. Usually with a hydrolat, the smell of the product is different to that of the distilled oil. In the case of rose, the smell is almost identical. The delightful aroma of the hydrolat is lighter and fresher than the oil and is very useful for lifting the spirits and cheering the client.
The main components of eau de rose hydrolat show alcohols as the main components. This suggests that the hydrolat should be anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antispasmodic, balancing (to the hormonal system), calming, uplifting and slightly decongestant. One of the main uses for eau de rose is for balancing hormones during the menopause.
Skin care
Rose hydrolat can be applied as a skin toner, on a soft piece of lint and dabbed over acne rosaceae. It is calming and helps to reduce the redness. Over time, the skin texture will improve and become smoother. To enable maximum absorption, a gauze can be soaked in the hydrolat and placed over the face or affected area and left for 45 minutes. This is especially useful if a client is stressed, as the time taken for relaxation will help to ease the stress and therefore improve the skin.
For the menopause
The hydrolat of rose is exceptional for helping to gently balance the hormonal system. For night sweats, take 20mls in warm water every evening before bed. Sleep will be enhanced and the night sweats should diminish over a period of time. Keeping the hydrolat in a spray bottle can be helpful during the day to help keep temperature regulated. Use 50mls of the hydrolat in a warm but not hot bath to help with mood swings and PMS. For tiredness and irritability the hydrolat is also very beneficial either in the bath or taken as a bedtime drink.
As a linen spray
The hydrolat can be used undiluted in a spray bottle for spraying bed linen, towels and mattresses. It can also be used for spraying clothes before ironing and to generally freshen rooms and workspaces. Because the aroma is so relaxing and refreshing, the whole atmosphere of your home and the moods of the people in it will be instantly calmed.
Rose hydrolat is probably the one I would never be without! | | |
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