Make Your Own Rose Water

Rose water is astringent but gentle. It is a natural cleanser that has the ability to help

 with fine lines and wrinkles. I love it for minor skin inflammations and rosacea.

 Rose water is also known to be helpful with acne and  rebalances the pH of the skin.

1. Select a large canning pot and place a brick in the center of it. Place a bowl on top of the brick and then add enough petals to fill about halfway up the sides of the bowl. Add water to the top of the brick.
2.  Put the lid on the pot upside down and turn on the heat. Bring the water just to a boil and then reduce the heat to as low as it can go while still maintaining a simmer. As the pot begins to simmer, carefully add the dry ice to the center of the lid. Note: Always wear thick gloves (leather, wool, or heavy rubber) when handling dry ice. (Get dry ice from a local ice cream shop, and it’s sometimes available at grocery  store)
3.  You’ll need to keep an eye on your homemade still set-up. Set the timer for 20 minutes. During this time, the water will boil, steam will condense on the upturned lid and roll down the handle until it drips into the bowl below. You should expect to get 2-3 cups of highly potent rose water, but you may have to do a second or third round of 20 minute intervals. Keep checking your rosewater to make certain it isn’t getting too diluted.
4.  Remove from heat and pour into an amber glass bottle for storage. This should last for several months up to one year.   Enjoy