June is National Rose Month! Did you know that the rose is considered the National Floral Emblem of the United States? Roses are not only beautiful and symbolic; they can be used in a variety of ways in your everyday life. So don’t just save those bouquets for special occasions, use those pretty petals to enhance your daily beauty routine! To celebrate the rose, we’ve gathered 5 rose beauty recipes you can easily create at home.
Rose Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
2-3 roses
3/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup almond oil
1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
Directions:
Beauty Bonus: The rose & coconut combination will smell ah-mazing and leave your skin feeling super soft!
Rosewater Facial Mist
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. rose essential oil
2 tbsp. vitamin E oil
1/2 cup filtered water
Small spray bottle (Travel Size)
Directions:
Beauty Bonus: The rose essential oil will give your skin a dewy glow!
Rose Herbal Shampoo
Ingredients:
8 oz. boiling water
3 tsp. of dried rose petals
2 tsp. of dried rosemary
4 oz. liquid castile soap
3 tbsp. aloe vera juice
¼ tsp. of almond oil
25-30 drops of rose essential oil
Directions:
Beauty Bonus: Rose oils encourage hair growth and minimize hair loss!
Rose Body Oil
Ingredients: 1 cup of rose petals (3-4 roses)
1 cup of almond oil
A few drops of your favorite essential oil
Directions:
Beauty Bonus: Use as a body moisturizer and/or shaving aid
Rose Petal Bath Salts
Ingredients: 1 cup dried rose petals (3-4 roses)
1 cup Epsom salts
1/3 cup baking soda
2/3 cup powdered milk A few drops of rose essential oil
Directions:
Beauty Bonus: The calming effect of the rose scent & the relaxing nature of the salt mixture will create a truly serene experience