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Well our Victorian ladies were lovers of rosewater too. They frequently used it as a beauty product and fragrance. Rosewater possesses astringent properties, which leave your face refreshed and clean. And when rose petals are distilled, they create a light, floral scent that is subtle, yet quite appealing.
Rosewater has regained some of its popularity in recent years and can be bought online and at a variety of shops. However, I fancy myself making my own like my Victorian friends would have done so I thought I would share my “recipe.” Hope you like this @grace and @Yankee Brooke!
1 Gather 30 to 35 rose fragrant petals. Make sure the roses aren’t past their prime.
2 Place the petals in a cup and pour water (room temperature) over them. Let them sit for five to ten minutes.
3 Strain the water out, but leave the rose petals behind.
4 Move the moist rose petals into a sturdy bowl and mash them a lot.
5 Pour water over the mashed rose petals and strain out any moisture. Keep repeating this step until the water turns a brownish-pinkish-orangey color. If you are use deep red rose petals, repeat this process until the water is brownish-red.
6 Remove the remnants of the rose petals and pour your rosewater into a bottle with an airtight stopper. Enjoy your rosewater perfume!
* I like to add half of a tablespoon of vanilla flavoring to my perfume.