Make Rose Petal Powder Recipe for Glowing Skin

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Their fragrant blossoms are edible, tasty, and often used in fancy recipes like syrups, jams, or rose chocolate.

Making powdered roses enable their preservation and use of their medicinal properties in multiple recipes or skincare products.

What is DIY rose petal powder?

The Rose Petal Powder is typically made of organic rose petals that I dried and ground in a fine and colorful powder. The powder carries the same scent and color as the petals it was made of. The advantage of homemade rose powders is that you can make a large variety of powders in terms of colors and fragrances.

How to choose the roses for our DIY powder?

• First and foremost, choose blossoms free of chemicals, ideally from your garden. Roses from flower shops or parks are laden with harsh pesticides. Play safe and opt for organic rose petals.
• There are various varieties, but the best for the powder is Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, or Rosa gallica.
• Select the color you like and, more importantly, the scent you enjoy.

Benefits Of Rose Petal Powder

The antimicrobials or antibacterial compounds that roses contain kill or slow down the growth of bacteria (1). Roses also possess antioxidants that are a rich source of essential minerals and vitamins, soothing the skin cells, and keeping the proper pH balance. In addition, they protect the skin from free radicals, excess sebum, external pollutants, toxins, and germs.

Petals are rich in anti-inflamatory agents that help to calm irritated skin and reduce redness.

The astringent and pore-tightening properties make roses excellent natural ingredients for slowing aging and promoting a glowing complexion.

In addition, Rose powder contains anti-aging properties as it boosts collagen production and maintains your skin's elasticity.

Roses are packed with volatile substances and essential oils that help to hydrate and moisturize the skin leaving it smooth and glowing.

Drying and crushing dried petals into powder will keep all the vitamins and minerals intact, which is why this preservation method is very effective.

How To Make Rose Petal Powder At Home

First step - Gather the rose petals.

Don't wash them with water, as you will wash out the pollen that is the scent carrier. Instead, just mechanically remove any damaged petals and insects before using them in the recipe.

Second step - Set them to dry.

Spread them on the tray or parchment paper to dry. Don't place them on the direct sun as it may bleach the color.

Depending on the location and temperature, it takes 2-4 days to get the petals completely dry.

To speed up the process, you can use a dehydrator.

Spread the leaves on the dehydrator’s drying trays and set the dehydrator to the lowest temperature setting or around 95F. Allow drying for about 9-10 hours.

Check if they are dry enough, so they crumble easily when rubbed.

Third step - grinding the petals.

Use a blender (avoid using a coffee grinder as it will affect their taste) and grind them into the finest bright powder. Hand mixer also works just need to split them into a few batches.

Fourth step - Store the powder.

Once you turn them all in powder consistency, transfer the powder to the sterilized air-tight glass jar at room temperature to store it.

How to use homemade rose petal powder.

Once you get your jar full, there are endless possibilities for use of rose petal power. Check out how to make simple herbal formulations and skin care recipes with rose powder.

Rose oil

Infuse the powdered roses in oil to get nourishing and fragrant rose-infused oil that regenerates the skin, relieves irritation, and is also a great moisturizer. You can later use this oil in rose soap, lotion, cream or lip balm.

rose water

Use rose petal powder in rose water hydrosol with astringent properties as a skin toner, face wash or makeup remover. Clean your face gently and regularly. Using rose water for cleansing, toning, and exfoliating tightens the skin pores and prevents the formation of wrinkles.

Soothing bath

Add a tablespoon of organic rose powder in a bathtub for a soothing bath, or add the bath bombs. After a hard day full of stress and nerves, you'd like to feel like a newborn again, and it makes the skin soft, smooth, and glowing.

Rose petal powder face mask and Cleanser

Combine rose powder with yogurt into a smooth paste. Wash your face with cool water and apply it to your face and neck. Leave it for 10 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. Gently pat dry with a towel. Regular use of rose powder in your skincare routine your face will develop a healthy rosy pink glow. Women have also used this mask for lightening dark spots and blemishes.

hair mask for growth

Similarly, make a hair mask to benefit from the growth stimulating effect. Combine half a cup of coconut milk with two tablespoons of powder and mix well. Add 4 drops of rose absolute and gently massage the hair roots down to the tips. Cover your hair with. a towel into a bun and leave it for 1 hour. Wash it with lukewarm water, shampoo and conditioner for the best result.

If you have dry hair, regular rose petal powder can help to strengthen your hair follicles and promote hair growth.

potpourri

In addition to the healing effect on the skin, the rose powder smells wonderful and works great as homemade potpourri. Add other ingredients, such as cinnamon or vanilla, and choose your fragrance blend that fits into every home. Alternatively, mix it with eucalyptus to make a natural air freshener.

rose honey

This simple home remedy is made of honey, and organic rose petal powder. Make a smooth paste that you can apply to minor skin injuries. Their antiviral and antibacterial properties help to accelerate recovery time.

Rose tea

Turn it into a soothing cup of rose tea.

rose extract

Mix one tablespoon of rose powder well with 40% ethanol and let it last a few weeks. The dark liquid that is left after straining the powder is a fragrant rose extract. Twenty drops of this potent rose extract add unmistakable rose flavor to your baking, cooking, and even skincare beauty products.

rose syrup

Finally, turn the powder into a floral and subtle rose syrup that makes a great addition to desserts, drinks, or cocktails.

I used it to make these Rose cookies.