Hydrosols (also called floral water or distillates or
hydrolate) are the by-products of the distillation of essential oils but they
are most amazing ingredients in the skin care. All hydrosols contain the water
soluble components of the plants and therefore have much more gentle but,
similar properties to the essential oil.
I decided to incorporate Rosewater into recipe of body
lotion. Rose hydrolyte (rosewater) provides moisturizing, firming and
soothing properties. Rose Hydrosol is a great toner, just as it is, for all
skin types. Especially suited to dry and
mature skin types.
Rose Petals Body Lotion.
This lotion smells wonderful! It's pretty close to the "Love Spell" Victoria Secret type fragrance - a sweet bouquet of mandarin orange, bergamot, and tangerine enhanced by
hints of fresh rose, peaches, strawberries, and raspberries on an undertone of
white musk.
What are other important ingredients there?
I though
that it should be firming lotion, and added Caffeine.
Caffeine is an active ingredient, well known for it's
ability to increase microcirculation.
It is also well known for it's ability to reduce water
retention in the tissues resulting in a slimming effect. In a Journal of Cosmetic Medicine (2008)
article it was reported to have been very effective for 80% of the subjects
tested. The treatment was analyzed after
30 days with 2x daily applications of a 7% treatment. Noticeable slimming effects were noted for
the lower and upper thighs as well as the hips.
Glycerin and Sodium Lactate I've chosen for their moisturizing properties to create instant hydration.
Panthenol (Provitamin B5) is known as a
cosmetic active with excellent anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. A good addition to formulas for sensitive, irritated, and stressed skin.
Apricot and Grape seed oils – help to soften and soothe skin and maintain skin's natural moisture barrier.Ingredients: Rose hydrolyte, distilled water, Apricot oil, Grape seed Oil, Glycerin, Emulsifier (ECOSERT), Sodium Lactate, Panthenol, Caffeine, MSM, Stearic acid, Optiphen, Fragrance (Phthalate free).
I also like 6 oz. plastic (HDPE) bottles. They are squeezable and can stand on either end!
This Rose Petals luxuriously thick lotion does not greasy and it is quickly absorbed while soothes, softens, and tones skin.
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