Thursday, November 29, 2018

Rose water (gulab jal) benefits for skin, face and eyes

Rosewater is a beauty secret of women all over the world and is used by almost every Indian household. Obtained from rose petals naturally, this clear, fragrant liquid holds the true essence of roses.

The soft and refreshing touch of rose water not only gives a sweet fragrance to the skin but also enlivens and rejuvenates all skin types. No matter if you suffer from dry or oily skin, a dab of rose water is bound to do wonders.

You know this beauty product holds great promise when history’s most beautiful queen Cleopatra kept it in her beauty kit. Europeans priced rose water and roses so much that they used it as a sort of currency to pay debts.

In Hindu mythology, rosewater and roses have a special place as a purifier and offering. Makes one wonder what all treasures this simple liquid holds in its wake. Doesn’t it?

Let’s answer your questions and delve into the scientifically evident benefits of this historical and mythical treasure.

But first, here are some basic facts about roses, the flowers that are used to make rose water.

There are about 200 rose species in the world and more than 1500 cultivated varieties. Though rose water is primarily made from damask rose, a hybrid variety of rose which is most well known for its fragrance, medicinal and ornamental use.

  • Botanical name: Rosa damascena
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Common name: Rose, damask rose. Gulab
  • Sanskrit name: Atimanjula, Shatapatrika
  • Parts used: Petals
  • Native region and geographical distribution: Rose varieties are widely spread over the tropics and subtropics. Phylogenetic evidence (genetic history) suggests that most of these varieties have been developed as a result of migration from Asia to acclimatise to the different parts of the world. Roses are grown all over America, Europe, Asia and a rose variety is also found in Africa.


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