For centuries, women have used herbs to create products that enhance their natural beauty. A fragrant herb that is often used in Mediterranean cuisine has proven to be particularly valuable for the care of skin and hair: rosemary. For example, rosemary water can be made from the branches of the green shrub: the infusion of rosemary promotes healthy skin and hair in a natural and effective way.
Making your own rosemary water is easy and only takes a few steps. You can do it at home with this simple recipe: the ingredients you need are fresh or dried sprigs of rosemary and water. Other helpful utensils are a pot with a lid, a sieve and a clean, sealable bottle for filling.
In the first step, the rosemary sprigs should be rinsed thoroughly to remove dirt and grime. Meanwhile, a pot full of water can be brought to a boil. The amount can be based on how much rosemary water you want to produce in the end. As soon as the water boils, the rosemary sprigs can be added. Cover the pot with the lid and let the sprigs simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Then the pot is removed from the stove and the rosemary water is given time to cool down. This allows the beneficial ingredients of the herb to unfold in the water. As soon as the liquid has cooled, the water can be poured through the sieve into the prepared bottles.
Rosemary water contains valuable ingredients such as antioxidants, flavonoids and essential oils. These help improve hair health. Anyone who uses rosemary water regularly ensures that blood circulation in the scalp is promoted. This in turn can stimulate hair growth. Rosemary water also helps reduce dandruff and strengthen hair follicles through its antimicrobial properties. This makes the hair stronger, more voluminous and healthier.
Rosemary water can be applied not only to the hair but also to the skin. Rosemary water has a calming effect on the skin and reduces impurities. The antioxidant properties can help protect the skin from free radical damage. The advantage of homemade rosemary water: Unlike commercial hair and skin care products, it contains no chemical additives or preservatives.
