Rose Oil

DIY beauty recipes with rose oil

Posted on by Mark Baker
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30
May

The power of rose oil is beyond words. Its therapeutic properties make rose essential oil an active ingredient in most beauty and spa products. From the cream you apply on the face to the oil used for aromatherapy, this essential oil has many uses. 

You need not spend a lot of money purchasing beauty and relaxation products with rose oil as an active ingredient. If you have some spare time, you can easily prepare beauty products for your skin and hair with pure rose essential oil. 

Here, we share some DIY beauty recipes with rose oil as an ingredient which can be used even for sensitive skin.

DIY beauty recipes for skin care

Exfoliating rose scrub

Rose Petal Sugar Scrub - Culinary Blossom

Applying a scrub to your skin regularly helps remove dead skin cells, providing you with glowing skin and natural beauty. 

Ingredients

  • 20 drops of rose oil

  • 1 cup coconut oil

  • 2 cups of fine sugar

  • 2 vanilla beans or 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract

Method

Mix rose oil and coconut oil together. Add it to the sugar and mix well. Now add the vanilla extract, and your exfoliating rose scrub is ready. If needed, you can also add rose petals to the scrub. 

Revitalising cream with rose essential oil

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Wrinkles and fine lines are part and parcel of ageing. Chase away these age spots with this gentle revitalising cream. 

Ingredients

  • 6-8 drops of rose essential oil

  • 2 tablespoons of rosehip seed oil

  • 4 tablespoons of jojoba oil

  • 1 tablespoon of shea butter

  • 2 tablespoons of beeswax

  • ½ cup of fresh aloe vera

  • Any natural thickening agent like fructan gum. 

Method

Double-boil all the oil ingredients, including jojoba oil, shea butter, beeswax, and the natural thickener. Once the beeswax melts, transfer the contents to a clear jar and add rosehip seed oil. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. 

Once the mixture cools, add rose essential oil and fresh aloe vera. Mix it well until it becomes gel-like. Keep the cream refrigerated until you finish using it. 

DIY recipes for haircare

The peculiarity of hair is that its texture changes with the changing season. While it tends to dry during winter, it becomes lifeless during summer because of harsh sunlight. Thus, depending on the season, you need to take care of your hair. 

Here are some DIY recipes you can try out for silky, smooth hair. 

Hydrating spray

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Hydrating spray is the best way to tame frizzy hair shaft. It is also handy, and you can carry it even while travelling. 

Ingredients

  • 12 drops of rose essential oil

  • One cup of water

  • 8 tablespoons of any carrier oil like olive oil or jojoba oil. 

Method

  • Create a rose water mixture by adding 12 drops of rose essential oil to one cup of water and transfer it to a spritz bottle. 

  • Take a few tablespoons of rosewater mixture and add the carrier oil of your choice to it. 

  • Mix it thoroughly and add it back to the rose water mixture. 

  • Share the mixture well and use it on your hair. 

Scalp care 

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Sometimes, dandruff and other scalp issues can make hair lifeless. Rose oil, along with other ingredients, can bring hair back to life.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon rose oil

  • 2 teaspoons of castor oil

  • 4 teaspoons of jojoba oil

  • 6 drops of rosemary oil

  • 8 drops each of lavender oil and ylang-ylang oil

Method

Take a bowl and mix all the ingredients as per the measurement given. Mix it thoroughly and apply it to your scalp after parting the hair. 

DIY recipes for relaxation

The best way to use rose oil for relaxation is to make a blend of essential oils. This blend can be diffused throughout the room to create a calm and serene atmosphere.

Rose absolute diffuser blend

A white mortar filled with dried roses, showcasing a brown dropper bottle of essential oil blends, surrounded by scattered rose petals on a soft pink background.

Add four drops of rose oil, six drops of lavender and eight drops of rose geranium in a diffuser to create a soothing and relaxing blend.

Rose Sunshine diffuser blend

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This blend consists of four drops of rose essential oil, six drops of lemongrass and ten drops of patchouli oil.

Dreamy meadow blend

Four small glass bottles with cork stoppers containing various essential oils for self-care, surrounded by dried flowers and resin on a wooden surface.

A combination of rose essential oil, ylang-ylang, lavender, cedarwood and jasmine in equal proportion makes this a perfect blend for relaxation.

Conclusion

Using pure essential oils in your skincare routine is the best way to avoid harmful chemicals. Rose oil has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, making it a perfect choice for skincare routines.

Whether you want to prepare body scrub, face mask, or hair moisturiser, rose oil is the best option. The floral scent of this oil along with its calming properties also makes it the perfect essential oil for relaxation.

 

Mark Baker