We have heard and read many times about the benefits of rose water, but have you ever tried its facial? Especially if you want to adopt a Korean skincare routine, then a rose water facial can be a better option for you. The best thing is that whatever type of skin you have, you can use rose water blindly, but the rose water should be real. You will find rose water in big brands in the market. You can make rose water yourself at home also. So, today in this article we will tell you how to do a facial with rose water in Korean style.

Benefits of rose water for skin

  • Rose water has skin-whitening properties and improves the complexion of the skin.
  • Rose water is also helpful in maintaining a balanced pH level of the skin.
  • Rose water is anti-inflammatory and reduces any kind of inflammation in the skin.
  • Rose water contains natural moisturizer, which prevents the skin from becoming dry.
  • Rose water also has anti-ageing properties, which reduce fine lines in the skin.
  • Rose water removes skin tanning and also helps in removing dead skin.

Learn 5 steps to do Korean facial

Step 1

First of all, do deep toning of the skin with rose water. Dip a cotton ball in rose water and clean your face with it. If your skin is very dry then you can also mix a little honey in rose water.

Step-2

After this, mix 1/2 tablespoon of rose water in 1 tablespoon of semolina and then scrub the face with this mixture. You have to scrub the face for 2 minutes only. While scrubbing, move your fingers slowly on the face.

Step-3

After scrubbing, you must apply a face pack to your face. For this, you should prepare a fine paste by mixing 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder, 1 teaspoon MultaniMitti, 1 pinch turmeric and 1 tablespoon rose water and apply it on the face for at least 30 minutes. Later wash your face with water.

Step-4

Now mix 1 teaspoon milk and 1 teaspoon rose water and massage your face with this mixture. You should massage the face in an upward direction for at least 5 minutes. This improves blood circulation on the face and also improves the complexion.

Step-5

Lastly, you should choose moisturizer according to your skin type mix 5 drops of rose water in it and apply it thoroughly on the face. This will bring glow to your skin and dryness will also go away.

Precautions

  • Rose water available in the market is concentrated and can harm your skin, so you should choose real rose water only. You can make rose water at home too. For this, you should soak rose leaves in distilled water for at least 5 days. Also, keep in mind that the rose should be local.
  • You should not do this facial before sleeping at night. Rose water gives a refreshing feeling and if you do this facial at night, your sleep will disappear. You should always do this facial in the morning.
  • If you are adding honey, milk cream etc. in rose water, then know that use it only on dry skin and if the skin is oily, then use aloe vera gel with rose water.

Note- If you are thinking that dark complexion can be made fair by the facial mentioned above, then it is not at all possible. Yes, if you do this facial once in 15 days, your complexion can be improved and beautified. Besides, the glow can also be brought to the skin like Korean skin. Still, before trying any of the remedies mentioned above, you must do a skin patch test. If you have sensitive skin then you should first take the advice of a skin expert and then try this facial.