Some beauty products are best straight from the department store counter. Others, though, are better from your kitchen counter. It's true: Many of the ingredients you need to whip up effective, luxurious skin care are right in front of you. That's the fundamental belief behind our latest collaboration with small-batch skin-care brand Mullein & Sparrow, in which we'll be rolling out a series of DIY recipes created just for you by the brand's founder, herbalist and holistic aesthetician, Anit Hora.
It's no secret: We love a good face mist. The ability to moisturize our skin without removing our makeup is key, but we're also into the emotionally rejuvenating properties of a mid-day spritz. One of our favorite types of spray is rosewater; it's soothing, hydrating, and ultra-fragrant. The only thing we don't love about rosewater is its price tag, which is often really steep for something that's basically flower petals and water.
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So, we decided to make our own. Turns out, it's so easy, we can't believe we haven't just been doing this all along.
You'll need:
2-3 fresh, pesticide-free roses
Distilled water
Remove the rose petals from the stems, and rinse them to remove any dirt. Place the petals in a pot with just enough distilled water to cover them. "Too much water will give you weak rosewater," Anit Hora notes. Cover the pot and simmer on a very low flame, until the petals have lost their color.
Strain the mixture and pour it into a spray bottle. If you want your rosewater to also have a toning effect, Anit suggests mixing in a few drops of witch hazel. Keep it refrigerated so that it stays fresh — and to maximize its cooling properties. Spray it on your face as often as you like, and then breathe deeply.
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