The use of rose oil in cosmetology. Perfect silky skin: application of rose oil for the face

The number of allergy sufferers is growing every year. According to statistics, every 12th person in Russia suffers from one form or another of the disease. And over the past 15 years, the number of patients has doubled. Increasingly, there are complaints about intolerance to industrial synthetic cosmetics. In such conditions, the need for natural substances for skin care is growing. Of particular interest are herbal ingredients with a refined scent, such as rose essential oil.

In the Christian tradition, the rose is a symbol of joy and the Resurrection of Christ. All peoples of the Earth revere this flower, considering it divine. Essential oil is produced from rose buds of essential oil varieties:

damask;
centifolic;
musky.

In summer, before sunrise, thousands of petals are collected to be turned into oil by water distillation on the same day. The raw material is treated with boiling water or steam in large boilers, then a condensate containing ethers is collected. During processing, a secondary product is also formed, rose water - an aqueous solution of essential oil.

The ancient Persians were the first to receive rose oil. The largest oil producer of our time is Bulgaria. Not far from the town of Kazanlak, at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, the Valley of Roses is comfortably located, protected from the cold and winds. Here fragrant flowers grow and oil is expelled. Every year the Rose Festival takes place in this valley. Romantics and connoisseurs come to the holiday to enjoy the flowers and buy a natural product from a damask rose. Varieties of this variety are also grown in the Crimea and Turkey, so the oils from these places are similar in smell.

The natural essential oil of the royal flower is so highly valued that it is often stored in bank vaults like gold. For example, Bulgarian essential oil costs about 2000 rubles. for 1 year

The chemical composition of the esters of different oilseed varieties is slightly different, but not drastically. The richest fragrance is the damask rose. The petals of this variety contain:

stearopten;
citronellol;
phenylethinol;
geraniol, nerol;
farnesol;
fatty acid.

The solid fatty part of the oil - stearopten is dissolved in a mixture of odorous terpene alcohols. The presence of terpenoids and due to the beneficial properties of rose oil:

tonic;
antiseptic;
anti-inflammatory;
boosting immunity;
healing;
emollient;
astringent;
decongestant.

Rose oil is mainly used as an external agent. As a bactericidal and anesthetic drug, ether is used for herpes: a cotton swab dipped in oil “cauterizes” the bubbles. Pimples, acne, suppuration are also treated pointwise.

Rose oil improves the hormonal background of women, disinfects and heals the mucous membranes of the vagina. The rose is not in vain considered a female flower. It can even normalize the menstrual cycle.

Rose oil exhibits antispasmodic properties for pains of various localization and origin. With migraines, diluted oil is regularly rubbed into whiskey.

Whoever once tried to take care of the body with rose oil will never refuse it again. Especially impressive is the beneficial effect of the royal remedy on dry, irritated and aging skin. With regular use, it cherishes and cherishes, namely:

relieves irritation and swelling;
smoothes fine wrinkles;
moisturizes;
normalizes the secretion of sebum;
evens out complexion;
stimulates cell renewal;
eliminates acne marks and stretch marks;
tightens and rejuvenates;
increases elasticity;
eliminates the vascular network on the skin;
brightens, removes dark circles under the eyes.

The oil is used not only for cosmetic skin care, but also for the treatment of skin diseases: eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis. It is noticed that the remedies from the flower quickly relieve itching, inflammation and flaking.

Rose essential oils from different manufacturers - gallery

How rose oil is made in Bulgaria - video

Nuances and features of the application

In its pure form, rose ether is not used, because it is too concentrated a product. There is a high probability of getting a destructive effect instead of a healing one. The oil does not dissolve in water; before use, the product is diluted in base oil, milk, alcohol or honey.

If you come across a product that is too cheap on sale, carefully read the label and instructions. Most often it is not essential, but cosmetic oil. Inside it is not used in any case. In such a product, rose esters are diluted with base oil in a ratio of 1:20 or 1:10.

Some manufacturers dilute rose esters with base unrefined oils:

jojoba;
almonds;
peach or apricot kernels;
avocado;
soy.

There is a type of rose oil that is not suitable for medicinal and cosmetic use. This absolute is a perfume oil obtained by solvent extraction. This option is used exclusively as a perfume. Most often, the absolute is made from the centifolia (centifolia) rose variety.

Cosmetic (diluted) oils with rose ester from different manufacturers - gallery

Hair care

Rose oil strengthens hair follicles, returns brittle dry hair vitality, shine, strength. The fungicidal effect of the product is pronounced. With constant use, dandruff and fungal infections, such as seborrhea of the scalp, are eliminated. The flower also has a beneficial effect on the production of sebum, the hair does not get greasy so quickly if such a problem worries. Based on the oil, therapeutic compositions are prepared for the resuscitation of damaged hair. However, there are some subtleties that must be observed in order for the masks to be useful.

It is better to apply the mixture on unwashed hair.
After applying the composition, wrap your head with a film and insulate with a towel. Unless otherwise directed, keep the mask on your hair for 30 minutes. Then wash off with warm water and regular shampoo.
If the composition is too liquid, add starch to it.
To revive the strands and stop the loss, you will need to complete a course of 7-10 sessions.

Mask for "straw" hair

Dried out by the sun, perm and coloring, the hair breaks and falls out. Moisturizing composition will help save the hair.

Ingredients:

unrefined virgin olive oil - 2-3 tbsp. l.;
honey - 1 tsp;
rose ether - 2 drops;
bitter almond ether - 2 drops.

Cooking

Heat the olive oil to a comfortable temperature in a water bath.
Add the rest of the ingredients, mix.

The mixture is rubbed in a circular motion into the roots, then distributed over the entire length of the hair. Head massage will increase blood circulation. Useful substances are better absorbed.

Restoring composition

This mask is suitable for all hair types. It is necessary if you need to restore a healthy look to your hair, get rid of the fragility of the tips.

Ingredients:

any unrefined vegetable oil - 2-3 tbsp. l.;
raw egg yolk - 1 pc.;
avocado oil - 1 tsp;
rose ether - 2 drops;
chamomile - 1 tbsp. l.

Cooking

Brew chamomile 1/2 cup boiling water, after 20 minutes. strain.
Beat the base oil with the yolk and 1 tbsp. l. chilled herbal tea.
Add remaining ingredients, mix.

The composition is applied to the scalp and hair at night, and washed off in the morning.

Oily Hair Blend

The action of this mask is aimed at reducing the production of sebum by the scalp and giving a healthy shine to the hair.

Ingredients:

liquid honey - 2 tbsp. l.;
apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp. l.;
rose and orange ether - 2 drops each;
starch as needed.

Cooking

Mix honey with essential oils.
Add vinegar, stir. If necessary, add a little starch to thicken the composition.

The mask is applied for 30 minutes, then washed off with warm water.

We ennoble long strands

It happens that the hair is no good, but in the evening you need to appear at the holiday in all its glory. In this case, apply a mask-conditioner. This mixture improves the appearance of the hair.

Ingredients:

gelatin - 1 dec. l.;
warm water - 1 tbsp. l.;
apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp;
rose ether - 2 drops.

Soak gelatin in water in a ratio of 1:3. After 15 min. warm up. When it dissolves, remove from heat.
Add the rest of the ingredients.

Wash your hair with shampoo as usual. Apply the mixture to damp hair. After 5 min. wash away. When the strands dry, comb. A brilliant fragrant waterfall of "laminated" hair will surprise others. Who has never applied such a mask: at least once try the composition not before a responsible event. Brittle weakened hair does not like such care. Do not use gelatin mixture more than 2 times a month.

Royal Facial

The effect of rose oil is especially noticeable when the skin of the face is imperfect. The ethers of the flower will return to anyone the desire to look at themselves in the mirror. A miracle cure eliminates redness, swelling, spots, acne, flabbiness, wide pores. Only mimic wrinkles cannot be removed with this remedy. And it copes with small wrinkles-nets.

As we age, our skin loses moisture, collagen and elastin. Therefore, it is worth starting to moisturize and nourish with rose esters when the feeling of tightness of the skin first appears after washing. This is a signal that cell renewal has slowed down. This usually happens after the age of 25. From this point on, the strength and elasticity of the skin will begin to decline if no action is taken.

Creams for skin aging

The fragrance of the rose inspires the creation of creams, even those who have never done it. An effective remedy for wrinkles without harmful chemicals is prepared at home from the following components:

lanolin - 30 g;
glycerin - 10 ml;
base oil of apricot kernels and avocado - 3 tbsp. l.;
base almond oil - 1/2 tsp;
vitamin E capsules - 1 pc.;
alcohol infusion of elderberry - 30 ml;
rose ether - 2-3 drops.

Cooking

At the same time, but in different containers for a couple, we slightly heat the elderberry infusion and base oils.
We place lanolin in the oils and dissolve by stirring. We take it off the fire.
Pour a little heated infusion into the oils, whisking the mixture continuously.
Cool a little, add glycerin, vitamin and essential oil. We mix.

The cream is stored in the refrigerator. Apply a thin layer 1-2 times a day.

Loose skin is restored by a night cream.

Ingredients:

interior badger fat - 50 mg;
cocoa butter - 50 mg;
jojoba oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
ylang-ylang ether - 8 drops;
rose ether - 3-4 drops.

Cooking

Steam fats and cocoa butter.
Cool slightly, add ethers, mix.

The oldest rose, which is 1 thousand years old, grows in Germany near the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, in the city of Hildesheim. Its height is 10 meters.

Face masks

Doing home facial care, use the experience of cosmetologists.

Apply masks only on cleansed skin.
Keep the composition for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Apply the usual cream, this is especially important after clay formulations.
Lie down during the mask, do not talk, keep your face still.
If cosmetic oil is used, rather than rose essential oil, increase the number of drops in the recipe by 2-3 times.
In order for the result of the mask to become noticeable, they are used in a course of 5-8 procedures every 3 days.

Moisturizing masks

Constant dryness of the skin leads to early aging, so it is moisturized with fatty acids of oils.

Ingredients:

honey - 1 tsp;
almond oil - 1 tsp;
vitamin E capsules - 1 pc.;
rose ether - 2 drops.

Cooking

Put rose oil on the honey and stir.
Connect with the rest of the components.

In addition to moisturizing, the skin also needs a nourishing mask of the following ingredients:

almond, avocado or castor base oil - 1 tsp;
raw yolk - 1 pc.;
lemon juice - 1/2 tsp;
honey - 1 tsp;
rose ether - 2 drops.

Cooking

Dilute the ether in the carrier oil.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix.

Anti-aging mask

To tighten the contours of a swollen face, masks with a lifting effect are used.

Ingredients:

white clay - 1 tbsp. l.;
rose ether - 2 drops;
milk - 1-2 tbsp. l.

Dissolve rose oil in 1 tbsp. l. milk. Add clay.
Add milk until the mixture thickens if necessary.

For dry skin, keep the clay mask on your face for only 10 minutes. Do not tear off the dried mixture, rinse with water. So that the heavy composition does not “pull” the skin down, procedures with clay masks are carried out lying down.

Wrinkles become less pronounced with a multi-component mask.
Ingredients:

olive or other base oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
dry mustard - 1/2 tsp;
yolk - 1 pc.;
aloe juice - 8 ml;
rose ether - 1-2 drops.

Cooking

Dissolve the ether in the carrier oil.
Combine with other ingredients and beat.

Listen to your feelings. If the mask burns the skin badly, rinse off with plenty of water as soon as possible. The composition enhances blood circulation, increasing the production of elastin and collagen. Contraindications to the mask: inflammation, acne, vascular network on the face, high blood pressure.

Mask for acne, blackheads, blackheads

Inflamed skin needs special care, you need to clean it well, get rid of inflammation and at the same time not overdry. These conflicting tasks are solved by a mask of the following components:

yellow clay - 1 tbsp. l.;
milk - 1 tsp;
rose ether - 2 drops;
turmeric - 1/4 tsp;
nettle decoction - as needed.

Cooking

Dilute essential oil in milk. Add clay and turmeric.
Dilute with chilled nettle broth until sour cream thickens.

Apply the composition for 10 minutes. Rinse with water from 1 tsp. lemon juice.

Mask for age spots

Spots, spider veins add ten years to the age. To lighten the skin, apply a mask of the following components:

boiled potato puree - 1 tbsp. l.;
jojoba oil - 1/2 tsp;
lemon ether - 5 drops;
rose ether - 2 drops.

Cooking

Dilute the esters in jojoba oil.
Add potatoes and stir.

Keep the composition for 10 minutes, then rinse.

Rose ether can be added to ready-made products: 3-5 drops per 100 ml of cream. But chemists do not advise adding ether to shampoos, shower gels, bath foam. Their composition is such that oils simply will not be absorbed into the body or hair. This is a waste of a valuable product.

Eye compresses

With dryness, itching of the eyelids, dark circles and swelling under the eyes, lotions from home-made "rose water" are used.

Ingredients:

liquid honey - 1/2 tsp;
boiled water - 1/2 cup;
rose ether - 1 drop.

Dissolve ether in honey, add warm water, mix. Dip cotton pads in liquid and place on closed eyes. After 15 min. remove the compress. Lotions are made every evening for five days in a row. Keep it in the refrigerator during this time. If you are allergic to honey, prepare the composition with boiled milk.

If rose oil is available, use your fingertips to apply a little under the eyes. Do this with patting movements, try not to stretch the skin. Provided that the oil contains natural rose ester, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes will disappear.

Lip Care

With age, without proper care, the lips become thinner, transverse wrinkles appear. Purchased balms contain few natural ingredients, so it is safer to nourish and moisturize the skin around the mouth with homemade mixtures.

Ingredients:

jojoba oil - 10 drops;
rose ether - 1 drop.

During application, it is advisable to rub the lips to increase blood flow. Then the nutrients will be better absorbed. For massage use a soft toothbrush.

Application

Mix oils and apply on lips.
Within 2 min. massage your lips with a brush without excessive pressure.

Solid lip balm is also prepared independently.

Ingredients:

Shea butter - 1 tbsp. l.;
Beeswax - 1 tbsp. l.;
Almond oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
Rose ether - 2 drops.

Cooking

Melt the shea, wax and base oil for a couple, stirring constantly. Remove from stove.
When the mixture cools a little, add ether, stir. Pour into a convenient jar.

Ready-made products with rose ether

The product yield after distillation is very small, a bucket of buds is required to obtain one drop. Therefore, finding a natural essential oil is quite difficult. It's even harder to spot a fake. You will need a chromatographic study, which cannot be done at home. It is much easier to buy cosmetic oils, creams, soaps or rose water (hydrolate) with rose oil. It is preferable to buy products from places where essential oil production is located: in the Crimea, Bulgaria, Turkey. Less chance of running into a fake.

An inexpensive derivative of rose oil is rose water, a by-product of the production of the so-called hydrolat. It is rarely faked, it is relatively cheap. In fact, it is an aqueous solution of rose esters, which is additionally enriched with primary rose oil and stabilized with ethyl alcohol. It is this fragrant rose water, and not the oil itself, that women have been using since ancient times to maintain the beauty of their skin.

A set of cosmetics with rose oil from the Bulgarian company Bio Pharm (soap with essential oil, rose water and cream with it) makes it possible to try several products at once

Queen of flowers against insomnia

The most pleasant procedure for sleep disorders is a warm bath. Dilute 4-5 drops of rose oil in milk, honey, salt or carrier oil and pour into your bath. If a large bath is not available, foot baths are also effective. Add 1-2 drops to a bowl of water.

In order for the hypnotic water procedure to work, it is better to use it 2-3 hours before bedtime for 20 minutes. It is desirable that at least an hour has passed after dinner. Too hot water and too long water procedure will invigorate, not soothe. Keep the temperature of the water below 37°C, otherwise sweating will prevent the oil from being absorbed into the skin.

With insomnia, rubbing oils before bedtime helps. Dilute 4-5 drops of ether in 2 tbsp. l. base oil. If desired, prepare a more effective means for massage.

Ingredients:

jojoba base oil - 10 ml;
rose ether - 1 drop;
lavender ether - 3 drops;
ether of Roman chamomile or mint - 2 drops.

Mix oils. Store in an opaque container in a dark place. In the evenings, when you apply the oil, rub the following areas in a circular motion:

earlobes;
whiskey;
legs (feet);
neck (collar area).

If desired, everyone can make a massage mixture, guided by their preferences. Rose oil goes well with oils:

bergamot;
geraniums;
cypress;
chamomile;
tangerine;
patchouli;
myrrh;
rosewood.

Stimulation of ovulation

With ovulation disorders, an unconventional method sometimes helps - rubbing the abdomen with rose ether. However, it is important to do it on time: daily from the 4th to the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. To get a massage agent, dissolve 2 drops of ether in 10 ml of base oil.

This massage works in several directions:

eliminates negative mood, apathy;
improves blood circulation in the pelvic organs;
relieves inflammation of the female organs;
stimulates the maturation of eggs in the ovaries.

aromatherapy

Ancient Chinese texts describe that the soul of plants lives in their fragrance. It is easy to believe in it, having inhaled a noble smell of rose oil.

Aromatization of premises

To liken your state of mind to the beauty of a perfect flower, drip 3-5 drops of ether into the aroma lamp. Without allowing water to boil, aromatize the room for 15–30 minutes. Rose oil ennobles our condition by bringing:

calm;
a good mood;
optimism;
tolerance.

Having inhaled the ethers of the rose, one wants to hold the exhalation and keep the sweet and refined aroma inside. In addition to the floral smell, spicy honey and smoky notes are captured. "True femininity" - this is how the exciting fragrance is briefly characterized. In addition to a mild tonic effect, the rose eliminates nervous tension, depression, and enhances sensuality. A harmonizing effect has been noted for any pathologies of mood. This is probably due to the ability of the queen of flowers to increase concentration. Thanks to the ability to focus on the desired mood and manage to bring it to life. With despondency, the rose inspires vivacity, with neurosis, it calms. No other flower works like this.

For those who want to always “carry” the fragrance of a rose with them, I advise you to purchase an aroma pendant, which is worn as a decoration around the neck. The oil in it evaporates very economically, one drop is enough for 3 days.

From the author: make your shadow white

Bringing beauty is a good thing when this activity does not absorb a person entirely. If external beauty is elevated to the highest value, disappointments are inevitable. We become very vulnerable, allowing our happiness to depend on the presence or absence of cosmetic defects. Measure and balance are important even in self-care.
Ideally beautiful outwardly people of the unit. There are many more people who have a beautiful soul, but an ordinary appearance. This is sad and not fair. In this case, the rose ethers bring out the inner beauty and bring it out. No wonder many describe the effect of rose oil with such poetic words:

the face seems to glow from within;
I see in the mirror the radiance of youth;
I am in a fragrant cloud of harmony and beauty;
inhaling the scent of roses, I am happy and soar.

This is the manifestation of the inner light under the harmonizing influence of the aroma of the rose. There is a balance between internal and external. Beauty is brought out: on the face, body, hair.
How can a rose help if there is no peace and harmony inside? She will make your shadow white, as they say, in the verses of Vyacheslav Butusov. Through rose oil therapy, one can finally understand what true beauty is. After all, it is in a harmonious balance of internal and external. Beauty will be born if it was not there. Ugly thoughts, feelings, actions will go away. Purity illuminates the soul. It will help if it seems that your life is not real: there is no beauty in the soul, no in deeds. For the fullness of life, you need to bring the inner and outer worlds into line. The aroma of a rose will give an impetus in the right direction, help on the path to finding true harmony and happiness. Let roses bloom in your soul.

DIY rose petal oil - video

If you are in love with the scent of rose ether, one day you will want to plant a damask or centifolia rose in your garden. However, this is fraught with disappointment. Essential oil varieties bloom in one wave in June, the remaining summer months have nothing to admire and nothing to smell - the rose does not bloom. As an experienced rose grower, I recommend planting decorative roses of continuous flowering in your garden, for example, the Westerland variety. Three bushes of these roses near the windows will fill the area with a fabulous pink scent throughout the summer season.

Contraindications

Dermatologists are against applying pure essential oil to the skin due to possible irritation. It is better to dilute it before use.

Rose esters are prohibited in case of allergy to a flower and during pregnancy.

Facial care

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Rose oil is a valuable and rather expensive product with a very broad spectrum of activity. It is prepared from fresh rose petals of various varieties. At the same time, in different areas, different methods are used to extract oil from the petals: steam distillation is the most common, and hydrodistillation is often used. Anyway, rose oil face masks- An excellent skin care product.

The high cost of rose oil is due to how much raw material goes into its preparation. Judge for yourself: to get only 30 g of rose oil, you need to use more than 60 thousand petals.

The composition of rose oil is very complex, multi-component. At room temperature, it is divided into 2 fractions with different densities. The denser fraction is called stearopten. It is odorless and has a yellowish color. The lighter fraction is called eleopten, has a pronounced smell of roses and a transparent color. When the temperature is lowered, both fractions are mixed, and a homogeneous, dense, thick, greenish-yellow liquid with a sharp, even unpleasant odor is obtained.

This product is widely used in a variety of areas, from cooking and perfumery to cosmetology, but within the framework of this article, we will consider what are the benefits of rose oil for the face. And the benefits are almost limitless. No wonder face masks with rose oil are so popular among women.

You can start with the fact that face masks with rose oil contribute to facial rejuvenation. The components included in its composition help to smooth out small mimic wrinkles, even out the skin relief, and tighten it. The skin becomes more elastic, re-learns to resist the effects of the external environment. That is, thanks to rose oil, the skin becomes younger, more beautiful, and the aging process slows down.

In addition, face masks with rose oil are very delicate, which allows them to be used in the care of absolutely any type of skin, including sensitive. Moreover, rose oil is suitable for use on the skin around the eyes, where the skin is very thin and delicate. Usually the choice of products for caring for this area is a real problem for a woman.

Face masks with rose oil have a general firming effect. Make the skin smoother, more pleasant to the touch, improves its color more natural, more beautiful. Thanks to them, the skin heals and cleanses.

Moreover, face masks with rose oil for each skin type will carry their own advantages and pleasant bonuses. So, oily skin will be relieved of oily sheen due to intensive cleansing and regulation of the sebaceous glands. In addition, rose oil helps to narrow the pores.

For dry skin, face masks with rose oil will provide the nutrition and hydration it needs. The abundance of vitamins and nutrients allows rose oil to enrich the skin with the most necessary elements.

Sensitive skin will get rid of irritation and peeling. Masks with rose oil soothe the skin, relieve redness and itching.

Thanks to the components that have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, rose oil masks help fight many skin problems, such as acne, blackheads, eczema and other skin diseases.

The versatility of these masks is simply amazing. Strictly speaking, the effect largely depends on the accompanying ingredients. What property will manifest itself most clearly in them, this will be the purpose of the mask.

A pleasant bonus can be considered a pleasant smell of diluted rose oil. But a pleasant aroma contributes a lot to obtaining pleasure from the very procedure of applying the mask. It is believed that the aroma of a rose relieves overwork, restores strength, and relieves stress. And all this can be combined with a cosmetic procedure.

Precautionary measures

Almost any component of home cosmetics requires compliance with certain precautions. Rose oil is no exception. To begin with, we recall that aroma oils are not used in their pure form. Only diluted several times with other oils or components.

This mal has no serious contraindications. Well, except that during pregnancy it is better to refuse it after all. It rarely causes allergies, but it is still recommended to do a test on the skin of the wrist.

To do this, it is enough to apply diluted rose oil on the wrist, and wash it off after a while. If after 30-40 minutes redness does not begin at this place, there is no itching and peeling, then everything is in order, and you can safely use it for face care.

In general, rose oil can be added to absolutely any cosmetic product, whether it be a mask or lotion. With one small caveat: you must know the exact composition. That is, cosmetics of industrial production in this case is not suitable. It contains preservatives, dyes, emulsifiers and other components that may well react with rose oil.

Face masks with rose oil, the recipes of which are located below, are truly universal. It is difficult to imagine other means similar in action. It remains only to figure out what to mix rose oil with in certain cases. To make it convenient to add oil to masks and other products, measuring the required amount drop by drop, it must be at room temperature.

Oil masks

A large number of rose oil masks are based on the base oil and the addition of various essential oils. For example, to get rid of wrinkles, a mixture of rosehip-based oil is ideal. Take a tablespoon of base and add 3 drops of sandalwood, 2 drops each of rose and polysander and 1 drop of rosemary.

Another anti-aging mask consists of a mixture of two base oils: jojoba and hazelnut. Each oil should be taken in 10 ml. Then put 5 drops of primrose oil into the base, the same amount of sandalwood, and 1 drop of rose.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. The resulting mixture is generously lubricated with the skin of the face, allowed to soak, and the excess is removed with a paper towel.

For sensitive skin, use almond oil as a base. Take 100 ml of base and add 4 drops of rose oil and 2 drops of chamomile oil to it. Mix everything and apply to the skin.

If your skin is dry, then take 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, and add five drops of geranium and rose oils. This is an excellent cleansing mask that will moisturize and nourish the skin. In addition, this mixture can be used for facial massage.

Owners of combination skin can take 3 tablespoons of jojoba oil as a base, and mix 3 drops of bergamot, rose and lavender oil into it.

A tablespoon of peach kernel oil is mixed with 7 drops of rose oil and 3 drops of myrrh oil.

Another mask suggests using a mixture of grape seed and jojoba oils (10 ml each) as a base. To this mixture add 4 drops of vanilla oil and 1 drop of rose oil. This mask perfectly whitens the skin, gives the effect of marble shine.

An excellent anti-inflammatory mask to combat acne and eczema consists of a spoonful of olive oil, two drops of rose oil, the same amount of myrrh and chamomile oils. With this composition, you need to wipe the problem areas, let the oil soak in. If there is excess, they should be blotted with a napkin.

Other rose oil masks

However, it is not at all necessary to take oil as the basis. It may well be other components.

For example, a cleansing mask with honey and almonds. A teaspoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of crushed almonds, and 2 drops of oil diluted in a glass of water.

Dairy products are also well combined with essential oils. For example, ryazhenka or varenets. Take 50 ml of one of the two products, and add 5 drops of rose and juniper oil, 2 drops of rosemary oil to it.

However, in one mask, you can mix almost all of these ingredients. For example, if you take 2 tablespoons of rice, grind it and mix it with a tablespoon of avocado oil, 50 ml of fermented baked milk and add 3-4 drops of rose oil, you will get an excellent cleansing mask with a peeling effect for normal skin.

You can mix a tablespoon of sour cream, honey, the same amount, and 2 drops of rose oil, you get an excellent nourishing mask for dry skin. You can do without honey, and add juniper oil to rose oil.

Often, cosmetic clay is used to make masks. For example, blue or green clay makes an excellent restorative mask. Take a tablespoon of clay powder, add a spoonful of milk and one drop each of rose, ylang-ylang and lavender oils. The mask is mixed and applied to the skin. Keep the mixture for 15 minutes, regularly spraying with water from a spray bottle.

All these recipes are just examples of how you can use rose oil for skin care. You can add it to any home cosmetics. It is enough to know the proportions in which the ingredients are mixed. So, 3 drops are enough for one serving of a mask or cream, and about 10 drops are added to a glass of finished lotion.

Now you can make effective masks with rose oil yourself, achieving the results you need.

The rose symbolizes beauty and love. This is confirmed by the use of essential oil from this flower, which helps to improve mood, sets in a romantic mood. Rose essential oil has long proven its effectiveness in cosmetology, as well as as a means of traditional medicine. In order not to be disappointed with the result, you need to carefully choose the ether, because an expensive product is often faked.

Rose oil and its properties

The history of rose oil begins in ancient Persia, where in the 10th century it was first obtained, allegedly by the doctor Avicenna. According to surviving sources, the first mass production of the product appeared on the territory of Bulgaria in the 17th century, and until now this country holds the position of the largest supplier. Before the outbreak of the First World War, Bulgaria produced about five tons of rose oil annually. Today, the main producing countries of the product are Morocco, France and Türkiye.

There is a legend about the prince of the Ottoman Empire, Jehangir, on whose wedding day all the reservoirs of the palace were strewn with rose petals. And his wife saw drops of oil on the surface of the water, which turned out to be very fragrant and pleasant. Thus rose oil was discovered.

Natural rose oil is made from the petals without any additives. At the same time, it is important that the raw materials are fresh, just harvested, since essential oils quickly evaporate during storage: within three hours, their concentration in the petals decreases by 7–8%, within six hours - 19%, within a day - already 35%.

Natural rose oil is made from freshly picked petals

There are two types of rose oil, which differ in the method of obtaining:

Otto is an oil made by distillation using steam or water from freshly harvested petals. Otto is more appreciated for its rich aroma, so it is expensive. It is stored for a very long time - up to several decades. Due to the high concentration of active ingredients, otto oil is diluted with water before use;
absolute is an oil obtained by extraction under the influence of solvents. This production process is somewhat more complicated, but the final product is cheaper. First, an extract is obtained from the petals, which includes volatile aromatic substances and non-volatile ones, for example, wax and fatty acids. At the next stage, with the addition of alcohol, excess impurities are filtered out, and at the final stage of the process, pure essential oil remains. The extractant or solvent is alcohol, which evaporates during the process. Oil absolute is often used in perfumery.

The production process of rose oil is expensive due to the low yield of the final product. One drop of ether from a rose is obtained after processing thirty buds.

Freshly picked rose petals transmit a large amount of nutritional components into the air, which determine its beneficial properties:

has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart muscle, normalizes blood flow and pressure in the body;
can relieve spasms and dull pain;
activates the outflow of bile, regulates the level of acidity in the stomach, helps get rid of dysbacteriosis, promotes good digestion;
has anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effects;
normalizes the hormonal background;
contributes to the renewal of skin cells, rejuvenation;
stimulates the work of the cerebral hemispheres, increases efficiency;
helps to solve problems of a sexual nature;
increases tissue turgor, elasticity and smoothness of mature skin;
normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands;
favorably affects the nervous system, relieves stress and tension, relieves insomnia, bad thoughts, for example, with postpartum depression;
dissolves scars and scars, including acne on the face, helps with burns.

Chemical elements in the composition of the oil

Rose oil contains numerous components in various concentrations.

Rose oil is represented by the following chemical components:

acids: lauric, peanut, palmitic;
vitamins: A, C, E, group B;
Linalool is a member of the terpene alcohol group. It gives aroma to a rose, participates in exchange processes;
terpineol - fragrant alcohol with antimicrobial action;
nerol, which is also an alcohol. Due to its fragrance, it is used to compose perfume compositions;
pinene, which is also found in the resin of coniferous trees and has a pleasant smell;
cineole, which has antiseptic and expectorant properties;
limonene - a hydrocarbon of the terpene group, which is also found in citrus plants;
citral, which has pronounced anti-inflammatory properties, can lower blood pressure.

It is these volatile components that occupy the main share in the composition of the oil and determine its benefits for the body.

The chemical composition may vary somewhat depending on the variety of rose from which the oil is made. For example, centifolia rose oil has enhanced aphrodisiac, antibacterial and soothing properties. The product obtained from the Damascus variety of the flower has a more pronounced immunostimulating effect.

Video: properties and uses of rose oil

Selection and storage rules

To purchase high-quality rose oil, you need to pay attention to the color, packaging, manufacturer. The high cost of rose oil also determines its high market price, so the low cost of the product should immediately alert. Often unscrupulous sellers dilute the oil or replace it with cheaper geranium or sandalwood.

When choosing rose oil, you need to pay attention to the following points:

the color should be light yellow or a greenish tint is acceptable;
the consistency of a natural product changes depending on the storage temperature: at low temperatures it thickens, at temperatures above forty degrees it becomes fluid;
on a quality product, there should be a ring for the first opening of the package for more reliable protection against leakage, since the essential oil evaporates very quickly;
the product must be certified. You can ask the seller for an international certificate, which must necessarily come with a quality product;
the best oil producers are in Bulgaria, France, Turkey and Morocco. In Russia, the product is manufactured in the Crimea.

In Russia, the area of production of rose essential oil is the Crimea

There is a test for the naturalness of an essential oil using a blank piece of paper. You need to drop a little ether and leave to dry for an hour. Natural ester will evaporate completely, and artificial ester will leave a greasy stain from solvents.

Rose oil can be stored for a very long time, but you should still follow some rules:

the bottle should be made of dark glass. Glass is a natural material that does not undergo oxidation reactions. Light has a negative effect on the quality of the oil: the chemical composition of the product changes, oxidation components are produced that are harmful to humans. Therefore, storage utensils must be made of dark glass;
exclude moisture ingress, since water significantly reduces the quality of the ether and shortens the shelf life;
the storage bottle should have a tightly screw cap to prevent evaporation;
the temperature in the storage place must be constant, the optimum temperature for rose oil is from -5 to +30 degrees Celsius.

With proper long-term storage, rose oil, like good wine, will only improve its properties.

The presence of contraindications and possible harm to the body

Natural rose oil has no serious contraindications. But precautions are required, since the ingredients of the ether have a fairly active effect.

The list of contraindications for rose oil is small:

individual intolerance;
allergic reaction;
pregnancy and lactation;
chemotherapy in oncology.

For pregnant women, the use of rose essential oil is prohibited.

Adverse reactions of the body may occur with an overdose of pink ether. You should be careful when doing aromatherapy or taking baths, as excessive amounts of oil can in some cases cause nausea, dizziness and weakness.

Instructions for use

Since rose essential oil is a highly concentrated phytoessence, it is recommended to use it in a diluted form for cosmetic purposes. Contact with the eyes should be avoided, and if the oil gets on the mucous membranes or in the eyes, they should be rinsed immediately with plenty of clean water. For safe use, the oil must be consumed in accordance with the recommended dosages.

Medicinal uses of rose oil

In medical practice, rose oil is used as a means of combating skin ailments, diseases of the kidneys, liver, bladder, cardiovascular system, stomach, for the prevention and treatment of cough, SARS. Inhalation of the scent of rose ether has a calming effect and is indicated for depressive disorders.

For the treatment of cardiovascular diseases

Rose oil helps in complex therapy for coronary heart disease, normalizes high blood pressure. Inhaling the aroma of rose ether during aromatherapy has a calming effect, reduces the heart rate. For aromatherapy, you need two or three drops of oil for every five m 2 of the room. Another method of use is taking baths, which are prepared by adding six to seven drops of ether to a full bath. It will also be useful to wear a pendant on the chest with a piece of cotton wool moistened with two or three drops of ether. When using rose oil, you need to take breaks every three weeks. At the same time, baths should not be taken every day, but 2-3 times a week.

For concentration, increasing memory

Inhaling the aroma of rose oil is beneficial for stimulating the work of the adrenal cortex. As a result, the productivity of mental labor, concentration, concentration of attention increase. Aromatherapy with rose oil improves short-term memory, helps in preparing for exams or an important speech. Methods of use: wearing an aroma pendant on the chest, aromatization of rooms with the help of an aroma lamp.

Even the great Avicenna wrote about the benefits of rose essential oil to increase the speed of thinking and increase the capabilities of the mind.

Benefits for depression

The aroma of a rose is one of the most soothing, so rose oil is used to treat nervous disorders, as well as in the complex therapy of such a serious disease as depression.

For neurosis or depression, the following recipes are used:

through a spray bottle, a composition is sprayed around the room, for which you need three drops of rose oil, five drops of bergamot ether and petitgrain. The aroma of citruses improves mood, and roses - soothes. Procedures can be carried out daily for two weeks;
massage with a relaxing mixture of six drops of sage oil, three drops of rose and orange, 25 ml (five tsp) grape seed ether distracts from bad thoughts, relaxes the nervous system, relieves stress. The course should include ten to fourteen daily massage sessions;
before going to bed, an excellent antidepressant is a bath two to three times a week from diluted in one tbsp. l. three drops of rose milk, two drops of lavender and jasmine essential oils. The water procedure lasts for thirty minutes.

Aromatherapy with rose oil helps to forget about grievances, get rid of anger and jealousy. Anger, disappointment, sad thoughts gradually recede, mood improves, apathy and depression recede.

Rose oil for toothache

In folk medicine, rose oil is used as a therapeutic and analgesic for teeth.

Rose oil helps relieve toothache

In the care of the oral cavity, applications and rinses are used:

to relieve toothache, soak a piece of cotton wool from a mixture of rose and peach oils in a ratio of 1: 3, apply for fifteen minutes several times a day;
for diseased teeth, rinse your mouth with a composition of 100 ml of pure water, half a tsp. soda and drops of rose oil for fifteen minutes every four hours;
for the treatment of periodontal disease, apply for twenty minutes a piece of gauze or a cotton pad soaked in a mixture of one tbsp. l. olive oil and two drops of rose oil. Applications are carried out twice a day for three weeks;
with periodontal disease, rinsing with rose water helps, for the preparation of which you need to dissolve three drops of rose ether in a liter of water. Rinse the mouth five times a day for at least fifteen minutes, the course of treatment lasts three weeks, even if there is an improvement.

In the treatment of candidiasis

The antimicrobial qualities of rose oil make it an excellent assistant in the treatment of thrush and vaginitis. To get rid of discharge, itching in the morning and evening for two weeks, vaginal douching is carried out with a solution of one tsp diluted in half a liter of water. soda and three drops of ether from a rose.

For headaches and colds

Rose oil is a good tool in getting rid of headaches, as well as in the treatment of colds, sore throats, for the prevention of influenza during the epidemic period.

For headache attacks, essential oils of rose (one drop), lavender (three drops), mint (one drop) are mixed, and then a small amount of the composition is rubbed into the forehead or temples. Also, compresses with the following mixture help with pain in the head with nausea and calls for vomiting: dilute two drops of pink, mint and lavender esters in one tbsp. l. peach oil. Apply a compress for 15-20 minutes two to three times a day.

For colds, there are the following recipes with rose oil:

at the first sign of a cold, sore throat, it is necessary to lubricate it with a mixture of oils: one tsp. sea buckthorn and two drops of pink;
to cure a sore throat in complex therapy, it is necessary to drip onto the tonsil or lubricate it with one or two drops of rose ether three times a day every four hours until relief occurs;
with acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, aromatherapy can be carried out with a mixture of tea tree oil and rose oil (in a ratio of 1: 2), such a remedy will purify the air of bacteria;
with a runny nose and sore throat, you can rub a medicinal mixture into the chest area, as well as do inhalations with it. To prepare it, mix three drops of rose and eucalyptus oils, two drops of sage ether.

Rose oil to improve sexual life

Rose oil is known for its aphrodisiac properties.

Rose oil is a wonderful aphrodisiac, its aroma creates a romantic mood and improves sexual desire.

Recipes with rose ether to increase sexual activity:

massage will help relieve women of frigidity, enhance male sexual function. It is recommended to use oil from centifolia (Moroccan) roses. The massage mixture is prepared as follows: 50 ml of peach oil, three drops of clary sage and rose esters, two drops of ylang-ylang and bergamot esters, four drops of geranium oil. Massage procedures can be carried out daily, preferably in the evening for two weeks. Massage movements should cover the areas of the abdomen, hips and buttocks in the direction of blood flow, so blood circulation in the genital area improves, and the beneficial substances of rose oil penetrate the body;
you can make homemade erotic perfumes. The basis will be grape seed oil (ten drops), where one drop of a mixture of ylang-ylang and rose oils (three drops each), sandalwood and nutmeg (two drops each) is added;
to improve the sexual side of life, aromatherapy with rose oil (three drops) and sandalwood (two drops) is used. This amount of the mixture is enough to aromatize five m 2 of the room. Aromatization of the room can be carried out three weeks every other day.

Rose oil can help women conceive a child, stabilize the menstrual cycle. To do this, you need to sit in water once a day with the addition of seven drops of rose essence (20 ml of rose ether is needed for one liter of alcohol). Such water manipulations are best done between menstruation for two to three weeks.

The use of rose oil for cosmetic purposes

Essential oil from rose petals has been famous since ancient times as an excellent assistant in the care of the skin of the face and body. It is well tolerated by any type of skin, in addition, it smooths out the unevenness of mature skin well.

Skin care procedures

Rose oil, subject to constant use, becomes a powerful and effective tool for healing and beauty of the skin of the face.

There are the following recipes with rose essential oil:

mix one tsp. warmed to a liquid state of honey and almond oil, the contents of one capsule of vitamin E, one drop of rose ether. Apply the prepared composition to steamed skin and leave for thirty minutes. It is necessary to carry out at least ten procedures 1-2 times a week, which will relieve dryness and tightness, smooth out wrinkles;
flabby skin will help to tighten the mask of avocado base oil (10 ml or two tsp), five drops of rose ether, two drops of cajuput. Apply the mixture twice a week for thirty minutes;
cream for dry skin is prepared on the basis of a neutral cream in a volume of 10 ml, to which three drops of rose oil and two drops of myrtle are added. Apply as a regular cream in the morning and before bedtime;
cream for sensitive skin is prepared on the basis of natural beeswax (three tsp), which is mixed with four tbsp. l. almond oil. Then this mixture is necessary, stirring constantly, melt in a water bath, beat until a foamy consistency. Finally, add two drops of rose ether. Such a homemade cream should be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month, applied in the morning and evening.

Wrinkle smoothing

Rose oil has a unique ability to regenerate the skin, increase elasticity, thereby smoothing out wrinkles.

Recipes with rose oil for wrinkles:

take ten ml of base oil, add three drops of sandalwood ether to it, one drop of rose and mint oils. Apply the mixture in the evening for forty minutes, gently remove the residue with a napkin. The mask is suitable for daily use for ten days;
mix one tbsp. l. sour cream, one tsp. wheat germ oil and two drops of rose ether. This mask is used for dry skin type twice a week;
from wrinkles on oily skin, a mask of two tbsp will help. l. black clay, one tbsp. l. peach and two drops of rose oil. Apply to a steamed face in an even layer, wait until it dries (at least fifteen minutes), rinse with warm water. You can carry out the procedure twice a week.

Sour cream and rose oil mask helps smooth wrinkles on dry skin

Home care is a troublesome business in terms of the fact that the result appears after several regular procedures. Therefore, you need to be patient.

For the health and beauty of hair

Rose essential oil is no less useful for hair: it gives them shine and strength, improves combing, and reduces the appearance of dandruff.

There are recipes using rose oil for hair:

A simple and effective way is to add rose oil to your regular store-bought shampoo or mask. Enough two or three drops per bottle;
for dry hair, a mixture based on olive oil (two tablespoons), heated to body temperature, will be useful. It is mixed with two drops of pink and lavender esters, one tsp. honey. The mask is applied to the scalp, and then distributed over the entire length of the curls, you need to keep thirty to forty minutes. Carry out the procedure once or twice a week for two months;
to strengthen the hair will help the composition of one yolk, two tbsp. l. decoction of chamomile, one tbsp. l. peach oil, to which two drops of rose and avocado esters are added. Apply the mask once or twice a week, for the best effect, you can leave it under a towel all night, rinse with warm water in the morning. The course is fourteen procedures;
The disinfecting qualities of rose oil make it a great helper in the fight against dandruff. The mask is prepared from one tbsp. l. castor oil, two tbsp. l. crushed cinchona bark, 250 ml of wine alcohol and five drops of rose ether. Apply the composition to the scalp every two to three days, leave to absorb for forty to sixty minutes. After a monthly course, a break of at least two weeks is required;
The following mask will help normalize the work of the sebaceous glands and improve the appearance of oily hair. Mix two tbsp. l. honey and three tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar, then add two drops of rose and orange essential oils. Apply the finished mask on an unwashed head, rubbing it into the skin with massage movements, leave for half an hour. After washing, rinse the curls with a weak solution of vinegar (one tablespoon per two liters of cool water). One course requires fourteen masks once a week.

Body care with rose oil

Rose essential oil has a very beneficial effect on the skin of the body. It can be used as part of scrubs, massage compositions, body wraps.

Recipes for body skin care:

scrub will help remove dead skin cells, start regenerative processes. To prepare it, mix 250 grams of sea salt, 25 grams of ginger root powder, four tbsp. l. honey and fifteen drops of rose oil. The finished composition can be stored in glassware for two weeks. Apply in the shower or in the bath and massage the skin for five to seven minutes once a week;
wrapping with rose oil (15 drops) and jojoba oil (five tablespoons) is an effective method in the fight against stretch marks on the skin. It is necessary to apply to problem areas, at the same time making patting movements with fingertips, and then wrap with cling film and leave for 30-40 minutes. Then wash off the remaining oil mixture with warm water and a mild detergent. Repeat the procedures 1-2 times a week for two months;
a mixture of almond (20 ml) and wheat germ oil (5 ml), neroli, lavender and rose esters (four drops of each) will help get rid of stretch marks and scars. It should be applied daily on damaged skin for a month, after a week break, repeat.

Wrap with rose oil smoothes the skin and helps to get rid of stretch marks.

Recipes for the skin around the eyes

You can tighten the skin around the eyes, refresh its tone, smooth out wrinkles with the help of products that contain rose oil.

Recipes for skin care around the eyes:

to smooth out shallow wrinkles around the eyes, applying a mixture of one tsp helps. almond and one drop of rose oil at night for three weeks;
mix 10 ml of jojoba oil, sandalwood, limette and rose esters (one drop each). Apply daily for a month with patting movements on the upper and lower eyelids, do not rinse;
compresses help smooth and nourish the delicate skin around the eyes. To do this, dilute ten drops of rose oil in 50 ml of pure water, soak a cotton pad in this liquid and apply to the eyes. Lie down in a relaxed position for at least twenty minutes. Procedures should be repeated 2-3 times a week for two months.

When using essential rose oil on the skin around the eyes, you need to be extremely careful and avoid getting into the eyeball.

Use in aromatherapy

Inhaling the aroma of a rose has a beneficial effect on the nervous system of the body, and through it on the state of health in general.

It is worth remembering that rose essential oil is a highly concentrated product, so you can not carry out aromatherapy for a long time, so as not to worsen your well-being.

Application in the bath and bath

Rose oil, previously diluted with the base oil (one drop per one tsp, respectively), can be applied to the body during a visit to the Russian bath, for example, self-massage with stroking and patting movements in turn, and then lie down in the steam room. This technique activates blood flow and improves the penetration of useful components of the oil into the epidermis.

In addition to general baths with rose oil, baths for hands or feet can be carried out. To do this, dilute three drops of rose ether in 10 ml of milk, pour into a liter of warm water. The duration of the water procedure is 30–40 minutes.

Properties of rose oil to influence the erotic and bioenergetic aspects of life

Smells have a strong subconscious effect on a person. So rose oil, with frequent use, has a certain effect. When meeting a person who emits a barely perceptible aroma of roses, there is a feeling of sympathy for him at first sight.

The rose is considered the flower of love, it is not in vain that it is customary to scatter its petals on the marriage bed. The pronounced qualities of rose oil to increase sexual desire will help arrange a happy romantic evening.

Energy with a feeling of anger, disappointment is transformed by inhaling vapors of pink ether into the energy of self-improvement and goodwill.

To attract good luck, you can carry out aromatherapy with a mixture of oils of neroli and rose (two drops each), limette (five drops) and sage (three drops). Inhale aromas every other day for three weeks.

The use of rose oil requires an allergy test. For this you need in one tsp. vegetable oil, dilute one drop of pink, and then spread a little solution on the inner bend of the elbow. If after twelve hours the skin condition has not changed, then the product can be used.

Another way to test for tolerance is this: put a few drops on a handkerchief, inhale every hour or two during the day. If within twelve hours there is no deterioration in well-being, then the product can be used.

Rose oil can be worn as a perfume on the wrists, two drops on each will be enough.

If the rose oil has thickened, it does not mean that it has gone bad. Just rose ether has this property at low temperatures. A bottle of oil must be warmed in hot water, while its quality will not suffer.

Roses are flowers loved by all women for their beauty and delicate sweet fragrance. In recent years, rose essential oil has been increasingly used in cosmetology. Rose oil is especially useful for the face: it cleanses, removes inflammation, rejuvenates, evens out the color, and makes the skin even. This cosmetic product has gained immense popularity and good reviews among women of different ages.

Useful properties of rose oil

Today, rose petal oil is widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and even food industries. For example, this oil is included not only in creams produced in the laboratory, but also in various home-made skin care products. And the thing is that rose oil has a number of unique properties;

☀ First of all, it is indispensable for the care of mature skin, as it improves the processes of regeneration of the epidermis, improves skin tone, making it more toned and elastic, saturates it with a huge amount of nutrients and fights against shallow wrinkles. It is advisable to add at least one drop of rose oil to creams and masks for the area around the eyes. Then you will forget about wrinkles for a long time, as well as dark circles and bags under the eyes.

☀ Rose essential oil partially solves the problem of excessive pigmentation, making the complexion more even and healthy. It also improves blood circulation in the upper layers of the epidermis and can reduce the so-called "capillary network".

☀ Rose oil also has a beneficial effect on very dry skin types. It has nourishing properties, promotes deep hydration, softens the skin, making it smoother and preventing flaking. The oil is also recommended to protect the skin from the manifestation of adverse weather conditions - for example, strong winds, low temperatures, excessive ultraviolet radiation.

☀ Due to its hypoallergenic properties, rose petal oil is recommended for people with very sensitive facial skin. After all, it not only moisturizes and nourishes the skin, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps to neutralize skin irritation and helps maintain normal skin condition.

☀ You can also use rose petal oil as a prophylactic for skin diseases such as herpes, eczema, various dermatitis and even psoriasis. Just add a couple of drops of oil to the healing ointment just before use.

Rules for home use of rose essential oil

Some beauties underestimate the cosmetic power of essential rose oil and immediately, without prior preparation, start preparing masks and compresses. But without prior instructions, this is not recommended, as it can harm the skin. We must not forget what any ester is: it is a very concentrated substance that, in its pure form, can cause a burn of the dermis or increase the focus of inflammation. So be sure to first study the rules for using rose oil for facial skin care in order to avoid undesirable consequences due to your own frivolity.

For cosmetic purposes, it is best to use aromalavka concentrate, which will perfectly cope with its task of rejuvenating and improving facial skin.

Adding rose oil capsules purchased at a pharmacy to homemade cosmetic masks can also be effective, but not as effective as in the first case. Capsules are still intended primarily for ingestion and have slightly different, therapeutic indications, and not cosmetic ones. Ready-made facial skin care products that initially contain rose oil can be purchased, but do not expect great effectiveness from them, since the content of the active substance in them will be very small.

There is another option for the cosmetic use of rose oil for skin rejuvenation - if it is prepared at home. But in this case, you need to be very careful and cook it exactly according to the recipe, without experimenting.

When using rose oil, keep it away from hot substances. High temperatures destroy the beneficial properties of the ether, and it becomes just a fragrant liquid. Therefore, when preparing various homemade cosmetics based on it, do not heat the rest of the ingredients: they should just be at room temperature. In recipes, it is very often recommended to bring honey, kefir, milk and other products to a warm state in a water bath - refuse this if you want to enjoy the full cosmetic effect of rose essential oil.

It is desirable in this case, although at first do not experiment. The recipe always contains precise instructions about what ingredients and in what quantity to include in the mask. If you put more rose oil than you should, it can cause flushing (excessive redness) of the skin and irritation due to the high concentration of ether. Avoiding such troubles is easy - just follow the recipe exactly.

Before applying rose oil to the skin, it is better to steam and clean it. To do this, prepare a steam bath with herbs and massage your face with your favorite scrub. This will only enhance the effect of your chosen rose oil mask.

You can apply the product with your fingers or a special brush.

The time of action cannot be long due to the high concentration of active biological substances. Therefore, 15-20 minutes for such a procedure is enough.

Washing off the mask from the face should not cause much trouble, as you can simply wash your face under running water or remove it with a cotton pad dipped in milk at room temperature.

If the problems you are trying to solve with rose oil are serious enough (acne or wrinkles cover most of the face), then healing masks can be done twice a week. If it's still not too bad, once a week will be enough.

Don't forget to take a break from wild rose oil treatment. After 10-15 applications, be sure to let your skin rest so it doesn't get used to the same substances. You can, for example, change the composition of the mask.

Now you know how to correctly and correctly use wild rose essential oil for cosmetic purposes.

If everything is done clearly according to the instructions at least for the first time, after the first procedure you will be able to appreciate all the charm of this ether.

Then, regularly repeating the same manipulations, you will get everything automatically, and the result will be better and better. A lot will also depend on which recipe you choose.

Mask Recipes

Rose essential oil is one of the best face and body skin care products. It promotes cleansing and healing of inflamed skin, the disappearance of stretch marks, scars and acne marks, and is recommended for the care of sensitive skin. Rose oil is especially necessary for mature women, as it softens dry skin and effectively prevents the formation of wrinkles.

Nourishing face mask

Combine and mix 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon almond oil, 1 drop of rose essential oil and 1 vitamin E capsule (use its liquid content). Apply the mask on cleansed skin and leave for half an hour. Wash off the mask with warm water. This mask is an excellent nourishing treatment to combat dryness and wrinkles.

Loose skin mask

To 10 ml of avocado oil (jojoba or almond), add 5 drops of rose oil and 2 drops of cajuput, mix. Apply the mask on cleansed skin and leave for half an hour. Wash off the mask with warm water.

Facial mask that makes the skin firmer

You will need:

Liquid honey - half a teaspoon
Ground almonds - 2 teaspoons
Rose water - 1 teaspoon

Mix everything into a homogeneous mass, apply a thick layer on the face, lie down for 15 minutes. Wash off the mask with warm water and wipe your face with rose water.

Anti-aging mask

sour cream or cream - 1 teaspoon
yolk - 1 pc.
2 drops of rose oil

Mix the contents well and heat on a steam bath. Apply the resulting mass to clean and dry skin of the face, neck and décolleté. Keep the mask for 20-30 minutes. Wash off the mask first with warm water and then with cold water. Course - 10 procedures twice a week.

Mask "Antistress"

3 drops of rose essential oil
10 drops of rosehip oil

Mix the oils and apply to dry areas of the face. Rub the resulting mass is not worth it. It is enough to wet the fingertips into it and apply it on the face with patting movements.

Contraindications for use

First of all, you should know that you should never use pure rose oil for facial skin care. This can provoke, if not a burn, then at least a serious allergic reaction.

Experts recommend using this product only in a mixture with water or any cosmetic formulations. Despite the fact that rose oil in general has a beneficial effect on the body, it is strictly prohibited for pregnant women.

In Ancient Hellas, such a parable was known: the philosopher Socrates came up with a competition for the shortest and most witty answer. The question was raised: what is the most useful and beautiful thing in nature, one of the students picked a rose and handed it to the philosopher. He won.

The rose is a favorite flower for many, it pleases the eye with its perfection, originality of forms and wonderful smell. Today I want to talk about rose oil, which is very popular for its medicinal and cosmetic properties.

The use of rose oil is very popular, but do not forget about contraindications, this is primarily pregnancy, allergies, children under 6 years of age. Never use pure oil, dilute with vegetable oils or other essential oils.

So how do you use rose essential oil?

Essential rose oil medicinal use

Rose oil contains:

citronellol-20-30%;
geraniol-50-60%;
nerol up to 10%;
phenylethyl alcohol 1-2%;
other substances.

What diseases are rose oil used for?

How to apply rose oil?

Application of rose oil for the face

Rose oil has an excellent cosmetic effect, eliminates various skin problems.

What is the effect of using rose oil for the face?

Recipes for using rose oil for the face

1) You can prepare a wonderful tonic - 5 drops of oil in a glass of water and wipe your face.

2) If you mix 10 drops of almond oil and rose oil, you will get an excellent remedy for wrinkles

3) Massage with the following mixture will help against cellulite:

wheat germ oil-5ml;
rose oil - 3-4 drops;
almond oil - 20 ml.

4) Mix:

a teaspoon of almond oil;
a teaspoon of honey;
a drop of rose oil;
vitamin E capsule.

A wonderful mask to combat wrinkles and dry skin is ready. Apply for half an hour and rinse.

5) Make a mixture for the bath that will make the skin velvety, soft:

milk-1l;
rose oil - 10 drops;
1 tbsp honey.

Warm milk and honey slightly, stir, add oil and pour the wonderful composition into the bath. It is fashionable to replace the milk-honey mixture with a glass of kefir or yogurt.

6) Massage Oil for Lovers:

rose oil - 4 drops;
ylang-ylang oil - 1 drop;
sandalwood oil - 5 drops;
peach oil-5o ml.

7) To prepare an anti-aging cream with rose oil, you will need:

rose oil - 3 drops;
patchouli oil - 3 drops;
ylang-ylang oil - 2 drops;
neroli oil - 2 drops;
almond oil - 30 ml.

Mix everything and refrigerate for 2 weeks, then apply on the face, preferably at bedtime.

I always put 4 drops of rose oil into all my creams, masks, tonics, shampoos, hair gels. I felt that my skin became fresher, softer, and my hair fell out less. I also always add to olive oil, based on a tablespoon of oil - 2 drops of rose oil) rose oil and it turns out an excellent remedy for the face and eyelids.

What are the health benefits of rose oil? I think that you will definitely choose something for yourself and apply.

I look forward to your comments on the use of rose oil.