Here is another favorite rose infused recipe- rose infused witch hazel.
If you didn’t know already witch hazel has some pretty amazing benefits for the skin. Its astringent properties improve circulation, tighten the skin, and heal wounds. Native Americans have long recognized witch hazel’s healing properties and nowadays, we know of more uses for this amazing plant than ever before.
Some of the benefits of witch hazel include:
• Fades bruises– apply it to bruises 2-3 times a day
• Heals Blemishes– swipe over blemishes and problem areas like the t-zone to kill germs, heal acne, and freshen skin
• De-puffs and brightens dark circles– swipe under the eyes twice a day focusing on puffy areas. Use it chilled for best results!
• Shrinks varicose veins– apply to varicose and spider veins to tighten them and make them appear smaller
• Staunches bleeding– apply with gauze to wounds to stop bleeding
• Eases inflammation after hair removal– apply after waxing your brows to quickly close pores and bring down redness
• Relieves hemorrhoids– apply to the affected area for fast relief
• Eases sore throat– dilute in water 1:1 and gargle twice a day
• Tightens gums– dilute with water 1:1 and swish in the mouth for 60 seconds twice a day after brushing
• Heals swimmer’s ear– add a few drops to the affected ear, then tilt the head to drain
• Heals diaper rash– spritz on diaper rash to heal skin
• Soothes sunburn– add to bath water, chill it and soak a cloth, or spritz it on liberally to sunburn for fast relief
• Relieves itching from bug bites, poison oak, and poison ivy– apply a soaked compress to the area 2-3 times per day
You can read more about witch hazel here.
I love using witch hazel, especially for beauty and adding rose petals to the mix makes it even better!
Rose has a long history for being one of the best beauty secrets. In fact, women in the Middle East revere the power of rose so much, they never let anything else touch their faces but rose infused water. Rose is incredibly balancing and healing for the skin, especially red irritated skin that is prone to breakouts or aging. It brings down inflammation and redness and it promotes cell regeneration and rejuvenation. Paired with witch hazel it’s a powerful tonic for the skin. I often use it on my t-zone to keep pores tight and less noticeable. It removes sebum and dirt leaving behind fresh clean skin! You can read more about the amazing benefits of rose here.
How to Make Rose Infused Witch Hazel
This is such a simple yet effective recipe that can be used as often as you desire. I love using it after an intense workout on sore muscles and on my face to cool and freshen my skin. It will also balance the PH or your skin making your skin less likely to break out and who doesn’t want that?
Here’s What You’re Going to Need:
• A small jar
• Plain organic witch hazel
• Organic dried rose petals
• A glass spritzer bottle
• A glass bowl
• A small funnel
• A nut milk bag
Loving Preparation- How to Make Rose Infused Witch Hazel
Make sure you source high quality organic rose petals for best results. I love to get mine at Mountainroseherbs.com! You can select different amounts, but I always buy the 1 lb bag of rose petas since I use them so often in my recipes.
• Fill a clean jar half way with organic dried rose petals
• Pour enough witch hazel to completely cover the rose petals
• Cap tightly and shake vigorously
• Store for at least 24 hours until all the color from the roses has faded. They will turn almost white
• Strain the witch hazel using the nut milk bag into the glass bowl
• Squeeze out all of the excess
• Funnel the rose infused witch hazel into a glass spritzer bottle. Don’t forget to save any leftovers! I always put it back in the original witch hazel bottle for storage
• Use as often as desired! I typically use this only after workouts, but you can use it morning and night after cleansing or whenever you need a refresher
[yumprint-recipe id=’16’]Check out these other great articles on witch hazel:
Thayers Witch Hazel Toner and DIY Rose Water Toner
There’s no Hocus Pocus about Witch Hazel
More rose articles:
How to Make Rose Water
Raspberry Rose Liqueur- A Romance in Photos
Rejuvenating Matcha and Rose Face Mask
How to Make Sweet Rose London Fog Tea
Facial Oils not Working out for You? Rose Water can Help!
The Benefits of Rose Water
Hi, love the recipe.
I am confused though as the witch hazel you used has water in it yet you said it lasts for about 6 months+?
Also which one is better? Witch hazel with or without water?
without! 🙂
I love the sound of this! However I prefer to buy the mixture so I’m all ready to go.. do you think Thayers rose petal witch hazel is a good one to buy?
Yes! 🙂
Hello! Thank you for this lovely recipe! Is it possible to use powered herbs and dissolve them in the witch hazel? Thank you!
Hi Windy!
Yes! You can use powdered herbs, just make sure to strain the finished witch hazel through a nut milk bag or coffee filter to remove the herbal residue 🙂
How long does it keep that pretty rose color?
Hi Andrea!
If you keep it in a cool dark place away from sunlight, it keeps its color 🙂 I haven’t noticed any fading and I’ve had a good sized bottle for a good year now.
How long will this witch hazel infusion last? Considering I use witch hazel containing alcohol. How about without alcohol?
Hi Sam!
If it has water listed as an ingredient, then it won’t last that long since water grows bacteria quite quickly. WHat you can so is keep it in the fridge (should last a week) or freeze some for future use so you don;t need to keep making it.
Jeesh. A helpful tip would have sufficed. Seems like hard work to keep us a blog but them someone comes in and calls you lazy. Pretty much why ill never blog :/
Hi Sharleen!
Blogging is a lot of hard work but it sure pays off! I am self-imployed because of this blog, but it’s no picnic getting started. I hope you found the article helpful <3
You may find yourself getting more affiliate clicks if you take the time to actually add another link instead of referring an interested individual back to your article.
At this very moment, I am spending money on both amazon and mountainroseherbs but will not be using your links due to your laziness. Because I am also an affiliate marketer, I like to look for others to grace when making online purchases. This time, you lose.
Hi Samantha!
I’m so glad that you keep an eye out for others. Perhaps you could let me know which link you are referring to?
Can you use a drop or two of rosehip seed oil or rose oil instead of the dried roses?
Hi Christi!
This recipe only work with rose petals. If you use rosehip seed oil, the mixture will separate and you will have more of a makeup remover than a toner. Hope this helps!
how long will this last stored
Hi Michelle!
This will last for a loooong time. At least 6-12 months if you keep it in a cool dark place. 🙂
Where can one find the Witch Hazel? Thank you for this article.
Hi Sheri!
I linked to it in the article 🙂
Is it ok to use this mixture as i have Asthma/COPD. I have a purifier in my room and use lavender or eucalyptis in it! If i put in one drop too many, i can feel my chest tightening! I also put citronella concentrated drops in the water i wash the house’s tiles with, and the same thing happens! Is there some of these essential oils that i need to not use please? Thanks
Hi Marianna!
This recipe does not use any essential oils so it should be just fine to use 🙂 As far as essential oils, be cautious if they cause any discomfort. Sometimes they can be too strong no matter how little you use!