My one go to product is so simple. If I had to only bring one beauty product with me to a deserted island, it would be Rosewater. It is filled with so many good things and made from something found in nature. If I could only find that in all aspects of my life…
Rosewater is made by distilling rose petals with steam, which creates a liquid filled with many beneficial properties. Just to list a few, it is categorized as being an anti-bacterial and an anti-inflammatory, is full of antioxidants, and hydrates the skin. It has been used since ancient times in many cultures, and it is even believed that Cleopatra used rose oil as an aphrodisiac roughly 3000 years ago. It’s use in history has medicinal and antiseptic origins, as well as been used to combat stress and depression, along with creating harmony, energy, and balance for those in personal distress.
Rosewater is widely used in aromatherapy. The hippie portion of this product goes in conjunction with raising your “vibrations.” Our brains vibrate around 75 MHz, while rosewater vibrates at a frequency of 320 MHz. So give yourself a few spritzes throughout the day, and you may be able to create a little more harmony within yourself. So not only are you giving your skin what it needs, it also can help elevate your mood. In fact, I have a bottle in most rooms of our house, my purse, and anywhere where I often need a quick “pick-me-up.” As a mom of two little ones, I will take any help I can get! In fact, my girls get a few glorious mists to the face a few times a day, and my husband would hate to admit it…but he is addicted too.
The most amazing part of this product is, it is incredibly cheap. If you are really ambitious, there are recipes on-line to make your own. Otherwise you can buy bottles of it on Amazon, or in most health food stores for $5-10 dollars, depending on the size and concentration. My go to brand is Heritage Rosewater with glycerin. The glycerin helps the rosewater actually “stick” to the face, and there are no added ingredients. I also buy rosewater toner, which is proven to pH balance the skin, and control oil and acne. With its strong anti-inflammatory properties, it is great for anyone with sensitive skin, and can help reduce redness and irritation.
One way I save money, is by buying products that give me the most bang for my buck, and stick to those few items. The ingredients in these products are also simple yet potent. For example, I will buy a strong and effective serum (I like high concentrations of Vitamin C to combat free radicals and my pigment issues from pregnancy), and then I skip on purchasing a moisturizer. I simply spray my face throughout the day with rosewater, and my skin is never dull or dry. And for someone who lives in a climate like Colorado, that is saying a lot!
So for all of you out there that want something simple, cheap, and high quality (and don’t forget the hippie love!), find some balance and health in using Rosewater. Believe me. You won’t regret it.
Strong mind. Strong heart. Strong body.
Val