“Pure, organic rosewater smells wonderful and has numerous health and beauty benefits. It is suitable for all skin types and for all ages and whilst its exact origins are shrouded in myth it is known to have been valued for centuries by many cultures for its profound healing properties on both a physical and psychological level.”

Rosewater is the only toner recommended for use on dry skin as it both soothes and hydrates. It has cooling, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties too and has a beneficial action on even the most sensitive of skins including those of eczema and psoriasis sufferers. Children in particular appreciate its use on minor cuts, grazes and insect bites as it is intensely soothing and does not sting when applied. It can either be sprayed onto the skin, applied on a cottonwool pad or a tablespoon added to a warm bath.

Traditionally rosewater has been used to soothe tired, gritty and irritated eyes. Obviously all eye complaints should be checked out by an optician or GP and rosewater only used as a local wash if there are no major problems or infection. It is useful during the hay fever season, on airplane journeys and after using the computer for long periods of time. Another traditional use is as a beautiful natural perfume.

It should be noted that cheap rosewater is often made with synthetic fragrant extracts and is therefore unlikely to have any therapeutic value. It should never be used in the eyes or on sensitive skin and even as a perfume it has little to be desired.