Rose water is made by steeping or steam-distilling rose petals in water. It’s considered a by-product of the manufacturing process of rose essential oil,  a process which uses steam distillation to isolate rose’s volatile oils. While not as concentrated as rose oil, rose water is a solution that contains beneficial compounds found in rose petals.

Benefits:

• Geraniol, which has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-cancer effects
• Citronellyl acetate, which gives rose its pleasant flavour and aroma
• Citronellol (also found in citronella)
• Eugenol, a powerful antioxidant that fights oxidative stress
• Methyl eugenol, a natural antiseptic and anaesthetic
• Nerol, a natural antibiotic compound
• Citral, which has antimicrobial properties
• Carvone, which acts as a digestive aid