JHB North - Oct 2021

Wild rose
Wild rose is known as the
Queen of Flowers and unlike the
conventional rose, has only five
petals. The distillation of this oil
was invented many hundreds of
years ago in Persia. It’s ideal for
stretch marks and scars, is rich in
antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory
and is ideal for dry & scaly skin.
Morlage & Yorke Apothecary Wild Rose & Sandalwood
Hand & Nail Cream - R59 from @Home.
Rose water
Made from water and rose petals,
this contains many antioxidants that
protect the skin from damage. It has
anti-bacterial properties and can
protect skin cells from degeneration.
Other benefits of using rose water
include its ability to sooth irritations,
reduce redness and treat infections.
It’s also good for healing cuts or
burns. It’s said to reduce signs of
aging, and can be used as a toner
or cleanser. Simply rinsing your face
with the rose water, pat dry and wait
for its natural results.
Renpure Rose Water Weightless Hydration Shampoo
and Conditioner. R149.95 each from DisChem.
SOiL Organic Rose Geranium Oil. R150 from soil.co.za
Rose geranium
This one isn’t really from
the rose plant at all. The
oil comes from a certain
geranium plant with leaves
that smell strongly of roses.
It is often used in cosmetics
and fragrances due to
its sweet smell, as well as
its favourable qualities,
including its anti-aging
properties, assistance in
healing, its pain relief and
anti-anxiety properties, and
it’s great at removing dead
skin cells. To use, simply
dilute with some water and
apply to skin. Alternatively,
you can add it to a warm
bath or use in a diffuser.
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