fuckyeahpaganism: I have been using homemade rose water as a facial toner & hair rinse for

fuckyeahpaganism:

I have been using homemade rose water as a facial toner & hair rinse for some time now and love it. You can always go and buy some, but I’m always afraid of the additives and don’t want to risk getting a pesky rash since I have overly-sensitive skin! 

You can also use rose water for glamory spells, love spells, self-care spells, etc. You don’t have to stop at just rose water; you can basically use any flowers & herbs you would like - lavender, thyme, orange peels - just make sure if you’re going to ingest them or use them on your skin that they are safe and pesticide-free. 

What you need:

• A handfuls of fresh (prefferably) or dried herbs or flowers
• Distilled water
• A glass jar with a lid
• Vodka (optional)

You can use regular tap water to make herbal waters, but then you have to keep it in the fridge and use it within a few days, or freeze it (I like freezing them into ice cube trays, that way you can just take one out each time you need it). For longer lasting rose water, use distilled water. You can find distilled water in the pharmacy, but a much cheaper way is to go to your nearest gas station and buy some car battery water – which in essence is pure distilled water as well! You can add a tablespoon of vodka to the mix to prolong the shelf life, if you like.

If you use fresh flowers, rinse them well before using. Take a glass jar and fill add a couple of handfuls of dried or fresh herbs or flowers of your own choice. I chose to use rose petals, lavender bud and orange blossom. You could also try thyme, jasmin, chamomile, peppermint, yarrow or a mixture of several different herbs.Bring water to a boil and fill the jar up to three quaters. Put a lid on the jar and let stand for a couple of hours up to overnight. Strain and add the tablespoon of vodka if you like.

I would suggest testing out a bit on your skin if you plan on using it on your body. You can swab a bit on the inside of your wrist, arm, or ankle and leave on overnight to be sure no reaction occur. 

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Does anyone know whether or not rubbing alcohol would work in place of vodka if I don’t plan on ingesting it? Thanks lovelies!