Make a versatile oil at home using rose petals.
Rose oil has numerous properties that make it beneficial to human health. Used topically rather than internally, rose oil commonly is employed for skin care, according to "Rose Magazine." Rose oil benefits different skin types, such as dry, sensitive or aging, because of its tonic and astringent effect on skin capillaries. Rose oil can reduce redness caused by enlarged capillaries just under the skin's surface, according to the magazine. The stronger the perfume in the petals, the stronger the scent will be in the rose oil. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Pour 1 cup jojoba or olive oil into a bowl. Add 1 cup rose petals and crush the petals using a pestle to release the oils. Leave the petals in the oil for at least 24 hours and as long as one week.
2. Strain the oil into another bowl, discarding the petals. Add another cup of rose petals to the oil, crush them and leave them for another 24 hours to one week. Repeat until no petals remain.
3. Decant the oil into a dark glass bottle for storage. Make sure the bottle is airtight so the rose oil lasts.
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