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Rose water is as simple as it sounds - scented water made by steeping rose petals in water. The concept and use in cosmetics originated in Iran, but is now produced worldwide. It may be a byproduct of rose oil, which is used in perfumes. It is mostly used as a mild perfume, but it also has uses in skincare and cooking, as well as some medicinal uses.
Rose water contains powerful antioxidants that protect your skin from damage. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties, so it can be used to soothe irritated skin, or to soothe the symptoms of conditions such as eczema and rosacea. Rose water can also be used to reduce skin redness, and to lessen the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Rose water is very gentle, and can be used by almost everyone. However, a small percentage of the population is allergic to it. Always apply a small quantity of the ingredient to your skin first, and if you experience burning, stinging, redness, or irritation within 24 hours of application, avoid using it. Another possible drawback is that rose water may be a little too gentle, and you may need to apply it for a significant amount of time before you start to see results. Find out if rose water is an effective ingredient for your skin concerns by taking the Skin Quiz.
Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands in the pores are producing more oil, or sebum, than necessary. Sebum is natural in all skin as it keeps the skin moist and healthy. Over production of sebum can be caused by hormones, genetics or could even be a result of dry skin over-compensating by producing extra oil, in order to retain some measure of moisture.
Oily skin can also be caused by using the wrong products for your skin type. For example, if you are using overly drying soaps and astringents for your skin type, your skin may respond by over producing oil to compensate, as mentioned above. This can create an unfortunate cycle of using harsh soaps to eliminate oils, but instead exacerbating the problem.
On the other hand, overly oily makeup and products can also cause oily skin.
Ingredients that help exfoliate dead skin cells to keep pores unclogged and increase new skin cell production, such as Vitamin A/Retinol, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid, are good for treating acne as well. Benzoyl peroxide is a topical agent for fighting bacteria and unclogging pores. It is one of the longest-used medications to keep oily pores clean and healthy. Jojoba oil is also good for fighting bacteria trapped in oily skin and maintaining a moisture barrier to prevent over-production of sebum.
Rose water may be effective for oily skin, but there are many other factors that may affect whether this ingredient would work on your skin or if there are better ingredients that may work for you. Take this skin quiz to find the best ingredients for your skin and build your skincare routine.
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