Cup fresh rose petals the petals can be any color.
Rose water perfume diy.
There are recipes for diy rose petal perfumes all over the web but i ve been using and tinkering with one in particular for years.
Rose water is not only beautifully fragrant but extremely versatile.
Stirring rose petals and water to make rose petal perfume stir water and rose petal mixture.
If you prefer you can also use lavender flowers.
Scented rosewater 2 medium sized bowls mortar and pestle kitchen strainer or cheesecloth 1 2 small empty glass perfume bottles small funnel with 1 8 inch 0 32 cm spout spoon optional.
Things you ll need fresh rose petals around one dozen for method 2 or a heaped handful or more for method 1 plastic water bottle rose petals distilled water large saucepan or cooking pot brick perfume atomizer or spray bottle decorative elements for the atomizer optional.
Pouring water over rose petals to make rose petal perfume add 1 2 cup water to bowl with roses.
Rose petals are edible and rosewater has a place in the culinary world as well.
You can use it as a toner by combining the rose water with more distilled water.
It s optional to add a few of.
How to use rose water toner.
The same recipe also works with fresh lavender.