The Healing Power of Rose Oil

Their intoxicating scent and beauty make roses one of the most popular flowers in the world.

When distilled into essential oil, they also have a wide variety of holistic uses. This oil can be expensive, but essential oils are also very potent. It can be added to many of the skincare products you already use at home or you can create your own with a few simple ingredients.

Part One: How Rose Oil Works Its Magic

The magic of rose oil is its huge variety of skincare applications. Rose essential oil is a true powerhouse product. It is antibacterial, aids in circulation and helps the body regenerate new skin cells. All of these properties mean it is great for both young and aging skin.

Aging Skin

This essential oil is especially beneficial to those dealing with fine lines and puffy eyes. It can be added to cold cream or eye serums as a refreshing and natural alternative to chemical-laden products. Rose oil works great to moisturize delicate, dry skin around the eyes. It also lessens the appearance of eye bags because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

Wound Care

Rose oil is antibacterial, which makes it great for protecting and healing minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Even insect bites can benefit from the use of rose oil as a topical ointment. It helps to soothe wounds almost immediately and speeds up healing time by promoting rapid cell renewal.

Acne Prone Skin

Rose oil is also an important part of any natural acne regimen. For those dealing with acne, cell growth means breakouts heal faster and antibacterial properties help kill acne-causing bacteria on the skin.

Part Two: Simple DIY Skin care Recipes Using Rose Oil

You only need two ingredients to treat a wide variety of ailments with rose essential oil:

• Vitamin E oil (either in a bottle or in caplets)
• Water
• Eye Moisturizer

Add one drop of rose oil to 15 drops of vitamin E oil. Mix thoroughly and apply to the skin around the eyes before sleep.

Wound Care Oil

Use the same ratio of rose oil to vitamin E oil as above, apply to small wounds such as burns and scrapes and then cover with a bandage. The two oils can also be mixed with petroleum jelly to create an ointment.

Rose Water for Acne

Add one drop of rose oil to an ounce of water in a small container. You can use a spray bottle or whatever other container you have available as long as it has a tight fitting lid. Shake the bottle before use to ensure the ingredients are mixed well. Once a day use a cotton ball to distribute evenly wherever breakouts are present.