5 Beauty Benefits of Using Rosewater and Glycerin for Skin

Rosewater is known for its skin beauty properties. For centuries, it has been used as a skin toner. Rosewater is also used for eyes as it helps to soothe eyes. It has healing properties, making it ideal to use on all skin types.

Rosewater also helps to maintain the pH of your skin. Using it regularly will improve the appearance of acne-prone, blemished and inflamed skin. Rosewater is also safe to use on skin conditions such as dermatitis and eczema. Due to its healing and soothing properties, rose water is used to soothe insect bites and sunburn. After a tiring day, simply spray rose water on your face for a cooling and relaxing feel on your skin.

Glycerin is used in almost every other beauty/skin care products. It is a viscous and oil like liquid though it’s not oily. It absorbs very well into the skin. The best thing about glycerin is that it moisturizes the skin without making it oily. Glycerin keeps your skin hydrated and moisturized by attracting moisture and water towards the skin.

# As a Moisturizer

Glycerin and rose water combination moisturizes the skin really well and is a good substitute for chemical based moisturizers. Rosewater and glycerin combination in the ratio of 2: 1 can be used as a moisturizer for lips too.

# As a Skin Protectant

It also acts a skin protectant, glycerin is a natural humectant and it helps trap moisture in the skin. It forms a protective layer and prevents water loss.

It also has anti inflammatory properties and soothes irritated skin and is perfect for applying on sunburned skin as it is very soothing and hydrating.

# For Skin Lightening

It has skin lightening properties and lightens dark spots, dark circles around the eyes, scars, age spots and evens out the skin complexion if used daily. I would suggest using the rose water and glycerin serum recipe given below for skin lightening.

# For Acne

Since it has anti inflammatory properties, it greatly prevents acne flare ups and since it has a soothing effect it is also good to use during the flare up.

# For Dry Skin

It is one of the best home remedies for dry skin, when we use rose water and glycerin together it softens dry skin. Regular use will result in smooth glowing skin.