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6 Unexpected Benefits of Using Rose Water on Your Face
Rose water is an ingredient that has been trending lately, with everyone from beauty bloggers to dermatologists raving about its skin-loving properties. If you’ve been wondering whether or not your skincare routine could do with a splash of rose water, read on as Vine Vera shares six unexpected benefits provided by this much-loved ingredient.
1) A Boost of Hydration
One of the reasons why there’s so much hype surrounding rose water is because of its hydrating properties. After all, hydration is something that each and every person out there needs. Drinking eight glasses of water a day is usually not enough to keep the skin fully hydrated too. This makes topical hydration, in the form of rose water and other such ingredients, important.
With that said, simply spritzing your skin with rose water isn’t going to be enough to make a significant difference to your skin’s hydration levels. Sure, it may give your skin a dewy finish for a few minutes. However, it won’t be long before the rose water that you’ve applied evaporates away.
If you want to ensure hydration for hours, rose water should always be followed up with a moisturizer. Ideally, look for one that contains ingredients that are complementary to rose water. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk is a lightweight moisturizer that’s packed with hydrating ingredients, including sodium hyaluronate, algae extract, and collagen. Apply this cream to your face immediately after spritzing on some rose water and it will trap that rose water in to ensure longer-lasting moisture, while also providing some extra moisture of its own.
2) Packed With Antioxidants
Numerous studies confirm that rose water boasts powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are beneficial for a few reasons. They help to keep the skin feeling safe from environmental stress. They also neutralize the appearance of free radical damage, which is usually caused by environmental factors. Either way, with antioxidants in your skincare routine, you’ll be able to stave off the visible signs of aging. At the same time, you’ll be keeping your skin looking revitalized and healthy.
One thing to know about antioxidants is that they work best when combined with other antioxidants. So, don’t rely on rose water alone if you’re hoping to experience the benefits that we’ve just mentioned.
Instead, combine rose water with other antioxidants. You’ll find plenty in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum, with everything from two forms of vitamin C to resveratrol to vitamin A featured in this formula. Give your skin a swipe with some rose water, follow up with this serum, and then top it all off with a moisturizer and you’ll be beautifully glowing!
3) Soothes the Feeling of Inflammation
The way in which rose water can reduce the feeling of inflammation probably isn’t an unexpected benefit since this is one of the main reasons why people have started adding the ingredient to their skincare routines. However, it’s a benefit that shouldn’t be ignored because it can be a true game-changer for those with sensitivities.
Whether you’re dealing with eczema, rosacea, acne, or any other inflammatory skin condition, rose water has been proven to help calm the complexion, leaving the skin feeling soothed and happy.
To benefit from these properties even more, try mixing a small amount of rose water with a moisturizer that also lowers the feeling of inflammation. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream, for example, contains shea butter, aloe vera, vitamin E, and resveratrol. All of these ingredients are known for how they make the skin feel less irritated and inflamed. Add in some rose water and you’ll enhance this feeling while also giving your skin a fresher-looking finish.
4) Could Help to Reduce the Appearance of Acne
Those with acne-prone skin are always looking for the next best thing when it comes to battling breakouts. So, when rose water was rumored to do just that, it’s hardly surprising that so many people started clamoring for the ingredient.
When it comes down to it – yes, rose water could potentially help to reduce the appearance of acne. Although there aren’t yet any clinical studies available to confirm this, it makes sense theoretically. With rose water known for how it clears the complexion of certain types of bacteria, along with the fact that bacteria trigger breakouts, the connection between the two is easy to see.
However, again, don’t rely on rose water alone to clear up your acne-prone complexion. By all means, incorporate it into a wider plan for targeting the appearance of breakouts. However, don’t pin all of your hopes on this one ingredient. Acne needs a multi-pronged approach. You need to keep your skin clean, exfoliated, hydrated, and soothed. Rose water will only play a small part in that.
5) Brightens the Complexion
If your skin has been looking drab and dull lately, rose water could help to perk your complexion up, restoring the look of vitality. How? Again, it all comes down to its antioxidant content, as well as its hydrating capabilities. The hydration leaves the skin looking plumper and more radiant while the antioxidants even out the skin tone and lighten the appearance of discoloration.
If you’re hoping to see these results, try using rose water as a toner after cleansing. Of course, make sure that you’re using a gentle cleanser that won’t aggravate your skin. This would only counter the effects of the rose water. Instead, a formula like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser would be perfect. This sulfate-free formula will cleanse your skin without leaving your skin barrier feeling damaged. This means that instead of having to spend time picking up the pieces, the rose water that you apply afterward will be able to immediately work its magic when it comes to adding radiance to your complexion!
6) A Mood Enhancer
Rose water is a popular ingredient in aromatherapy. Since it’s made by distilling or steeping rose petals, it usually boasts the same floral aroma that roses are famous for.
This gorgeous scent is known for its calming, mood-enhancing effect. This isn’t just an old wives tale either – studies confirm that rose aromatherapy can be a useful tool when dealing with depression and anxiety.
When using rose water on your skin, you’ll be able to soak up that sweet floral scent. It will uplift your mood, leaving you feeling happier and less stressed. This, in turn, will also give your skin a brighter glow!
Other Rose-Derived Ingredients Offer Similar Benefits
While rose water may currently be in the spotlight, there’s a bounty of other skincare ingredients that can be derived from roses too. Not only do these offer the same benefits as rose water but, in some cases, those properties are often enhanced.
Take rose stem cells, for example. Although they’re not as hydrating as rose water, they outshine the ingredient when it comes to antioxidant content. If you’re hoping to use rose water as a way to reduce the appearance of aging and environmental damage, rose stem cells would be a more effective alternative. You’ll find them in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Plump & Correct Treatment. This solution impresses immediately thanks to its ability to smooth away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in a matter of seconds.
Rose fruit extract is another ingredient that you’ll sometimes see in skincare products. This is an extract that comes from rose hips. These are the fruits that are left behind after a rose has finished flowering. Its visible effects are very similar to that of rose water. However, many would say that the extract intensifies the benefits that are experienced. This is why we’ve used rose fruit extract instead of rose water in the Vine Vera Intensive Shea Body Butter. With this moisturizer, your entire body will be able to benefit from all that roses provide!
Drinking Rose Water
While the topical benefits of rose water are what most people are interested in, the ingredient can be consumed too. Do this and you could see everything from an improved digestive system to increased hydration levels.
Rose water tea is a popular way to consume the ingredient, or you could also try rose petal tea. Either way, make sure that the rose water or rose petals that you use are safe for human consumption. So long as they are, there aren’t any known risks that come from ingesting rose water, unless you happen to be allergic to roses! In this case, you would be best off avoiding topical application of rose-derived ingredients too.
Rose Water Can Be Used on Your Hair Too
Often, when an ingredient becomes popular in the skincare sphere, it doesn’t take long for that same ingredient to move over to the hair care world too. That’s exactly what has happened with rose water, with its hair-boosting benefits becoming increasingly recognized.
What can rose water do for your hair? It’s great for refreshing your locks. Try rinsing some rose water (mixed with regular water) through your strands after washing and conditioning them. It will feel like you’ve just conditioned your hair again, with that gorgeous floral scent being an added bonus!
You could also try adding a small amount of rose water to your shampoo or conditioner before using it. This can feel particularly beneficial if you suffer from dandruff or an itchy scalp. Alternatively, decant some into a spray bottle and use it as a hair mist.
Summary
There’s no denying the many benefits offered by rose water, making it understandable why this ingredient has been in the spotlight lately! However, while this may be the case, it’s important not to view it as a miracle ingredient. Yes, it can help with many visible skin (and hair!) concerns. However, it will only do so when integrated into a larger skincare routine – one that has been created specifically for your skin type and skin concerns.
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