subject: Benefits Of Rosewater For Eyes [print this page] However, this flower no longer remains JUST a flower, the extracts gained from it have proved to be an essential ingredient in the beauty industry. Since ages rose water (a popular by product from the flower) has proved extremely beneficial in aiding our beauty requirements. In this article you can find how rose water can be used for taking care of eyes.
Eyes are the most essential part of our body. We see and believe whatever these two eyes show us. However, with the ever growing pollution and harmful UV rays, eyes easily get affected. Our eyes naturally tend to squint to the bright sunlight, which in the long run causes wrinkles. Let us now see some benefits of rose water for eye care.
Rose water for eyes
The antiseptic and antibacterial properties of rose water for eyes.
Soak two cotton balls in rose water.
Place these damp cotton balls over the eyelids.
Keep them for 10 to 15 minutes.
Relax and let the rose water do its magic.
Whenever, your eyes get tired follow the above procedure to refresh your eyes.
Rose water as eyewash
We often experience irritation in the eyes, the cause for the irritation could be due to dryness or due to hyperacidity or also due to stress. Eye irritation can also be caused when we spend long hours in front of the computer, or in front of the television, air pollution has also been a major culprit in weakening the eyes. Eyes irritation can be minimized by using rose water as an eye wash. Following is the procedure to prepare the eyewash.
In one ounce of pure water add a few drops of rose water.
Rinse your eyes with this solution.
One can also place this solution in an eye cup, and then immerse the eye in the cup to clean the eye.
Rose Water for removing the dark circles
To get rid of dark circles, crush a piece of cucumber and squeeze it to remove the juice.
Add a few drops of rose water to the cucumber juice and apply it around the eyes.
Wash it after 20 minutes.
Regular application can lighten the dark circles.
One can also add a few drops of rose water in a cold milk.
Soak two cotton balls in the solution.
Place these damp cotton balls over the eyes for 15 to 20 minutes and get rid of dark circles.
The eyes are the mirror of the soul. For beautiful eyes drink plenty of fresh water and choose fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin A and C.