Rose Water Mist
Summer Ritual & Recipe
Beauty, Calm, and Everyday Alchemy: A Summer Ritual for Skin, Soul, and Senses
Imagine walking barefoot in the quiet of the morning garden, the scent of petals opening to the day, the soft brush of nature’s beauty against your skin. Making your own rose water is not just a recipe, but a ritual. A way to honour the sacredness of the season, the plant—and yourself.
Words by Sidsel Solmer Eriksen
In ancient traditions, rose water was used not only for its soothing effects on the skin but also for its calming, heart-opening properties. Today, it continues to offer everyday moments of beauty and grounding in the midst of busy, modern life.
Whether you're tending to sun-kissed skin, refreshing your energy at your desk, or simply seeking a deeper connection to nature, this gentle mist becomes a daily blessing.
Skin Deep Soothing: The Many Roles of a Facial Mist
Facial mists are a refreshing way to prepare the skin for other products or to freshen up during the day. In the summer months, I use a face mist throughout the day to soothe heated skin—and my nervous system in general. Whether it's anxiety, stress, or anticipation before guests arrive, travel, or going out, I find there’s nothing this spray can’t fix.
Rose water helps cleanse the skin, reduce redness and inflammation, and soothe irritation. Aromatically, it is known to ease anxiety, uplift the spirit, and has been used by goddesses since ancient Egypt to awaken and embody their inner femininity.
In modern life—where many of us live in polluted cities and environments filled with chemical debris—excess oil and dirt easily build up on the skin’s surface.
During travel, the skin tends to dry out, and in the summer months, I find the spray connects me to the energy of water, adding a veil of nourishing moisture to my hydration routine.
I also keep it near my work desk to refresh myself during long hours at the computer, which can feel draining.
Simply put, I can’t get enough of this spray on summer days.
How to Make Your Own Rose Water
Ingredients:
300 g rose petals (from wild rosehips or cultivated garden roses)
2 litres demineralised water
Instructions:
Begin by picking the petals—dusk or dawn is ideal, as the petals still carry the morning or evening dew. Gently brush them off the flower with your hand, letting them fall softly into your palm. I don’t wash the petals, as tap water may introduce new bacteria.
Place the petals in a large glass container and pour the demineralised water over them. Cover the container with a lid and place it in a dark, cool space—a cellar or shaded cupboard works well. Over the next few hours, the petals will begin to lose their colour, and the water will slowly take on their hue and essence.
Let the petals steep for 2–3 days.
Then, strain the water through a fine sieve or cheesecloth and pour it into clean bottles. Store it in the fridge for longevity, and refill your spray bottle whenever needed.
Rose water also stores beautifully in the freezer. I keep little pockets of summer preserved in ice, using them throughout the year to refresh and reconnect.
Happy rose foraging!