Here are some health and beauty benefits of rose water

The name spawns from the plant's origins in Iran, though it is now heavily cultivated in India, Turkey, Bulgaria and other areas of Europe.

The plant was originally used by ancient Persians for its health and beauty benefits (in addition to religious uses). The multitude of positive side effects have given the rose, in some eyes, the certification of a miracle food.

Due to the plant's high vitamin, antioxidant and healthy sugar properties, the benefits of rose water range from skin hydration to calming frizzy hair. A natural, go-to medication for the common cold as well, rose water can be used as a daily supplement.

Here are some health and beauty benefits of rose water:

Produces anti-inflammatory effects

Rose water has been used to soothe the eyes and calm inflammation. The plant boasts a high volume of phenolic compounds within its makeup, making it a good option for comforting and calming irritated skin. Phenolic compounds are commonly found in herbs and dietary plants and are thought by some to have cancer-preventing properties. Thus, phenolic compounds are an important part of any beauty routine due to the antioxidants they hold. In addition to drinking rose water, look for lotions or other creams that have rose water extract. These products can be a superb way to proactively enhance skin health and effectively manage inflammation.

Helps maintain skin's pH balance

The measure of how acidic or basic a water-based solution can be is measured on the pH scale. The average pH of human skin is 4.7. Typical tap water is usually in the range of pH 6.7 to 8.8, which can lower the pH of the skin.

Rose water, with an average pH of 5.0, mitigates this change. Using a spritzer to spray the skin with rose water can help lower the average pH of your outermost skin layer. This keeps skin looking healthier, younger and helps keep it shining.

The best way to implement this into your beauty routine is to simply keep a spritzer bottle of rose water in your bathroom. After a shower, spray your skin with a light layer of fluid — the rose water will decrease your skin's pH and act as a natural perfume at the same time.

Hydrates the skin

For centuries, rose water has been used to beautify and strengthen the skin. As a water-based solution, rose water applied directly to the skin or consumed orally also provides healthy hydration to the skin.

In addition, rose water is full of hydrosol, or distilled plant water. Hydrosol is found in many other natural beauty products – especially plants. Benefits range from reducing excess oil in the skin to keeping the skin hydrated. Because of this, plant-based mixtures with high hydrosol content, like rose water, are permeating into the beauty market.

Boosts mood

A sound body often makes for a sound mind. In fact, mental wellbeing can have a direct impact on physical health and beauty. Just like taking steps to see fewer wrinkles or lose weight, staying on top of your mental health should be an important part of your beauty routine.

Research has found a link between rose water and mood stabilization. Extracts secreted from the petals of rose plants have been found to have light mood-enhancing benefits. In addition, rose water contains neuroprotective properties, meaning a bit of rose water can keep you smiling and glowing for longer in life.

De-frizzes and strengthens hair

Frizzy hair is a common occurrence for women and men alike. The cause of this annoyance is what experts refer to as "hair weathering." When hair is exposed to harsh conditions, the result is a lack of moisture. If left untreated, this may lead to eventual hair loss. The benefits of rose water can help.

The liquid helps keep hair saturated with its natural chemical makeup. In short, hydrocarbons helps keep hair strong and coated in natural coatings – meaning harsh conditions have less of an effect on your "do."

To keep hair healthy and under control, carry around a small spray bottle of rosewater to use when you start to get frizzy. Keeping rose water on hand is especially helpful in hot, dry climates, as this environment can make the frizz worse. (Agencies)

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