With their access to world-renowned dermatologists and top-of-the-line products, it's no wonder we often turn to celebs for skin-care secrets we can use ourselves. Part of their job is looking good, so they usually know a thing or two. To wit: Salma Hayek always ranks as one of the most stunning women in the world, so when she shares her beauty tips, we listen. If you can believe it, Hayek has said that she skips washing her face when she wakes up. "I never cleanse my skin in the morning. My grandmother taught me that at night your skin replenishes all the things you lost during the day," Hayek told the New York Times. Instead, she relies on rose water. "It’s so gentle and wakes the skin up."
Quick Overview
Rose water has been a superstar skin-care ingredient since ancient times. Experts say it has anti-inflammatory properties; plus, it can soothe the skin and add much-needed moisture and hydration.
Intrigued? There are many ways to add rose water to your daily routine. In addition to using the ingredient in the morning to give your skin a gentle boost, many people also spritz it on throughout the day when their complexion is feeling dull, drab and dry. "This mist is incredibly refreshing and soothing, perfect for hydrating my skin throughout the day," one Amazon shopper wrote about The Heritage Store's Rosewater Refreshing Facial Mist. Another option? Use rose water as a makeup remover. ""At night I take off my makeup with coconut oil. Then I use rose water to take off the residuals," Hayek revealed.
Ready to upgrade your beauty regimen with a little rose water? There are lots of top-rated sprays to choose from.
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More than 2,700 Amazon shoppers have given this vegan, paraben- and sulfate-free face spray five-star rave reviews. It's designed for all skin types and is made with pure rose water and hyaluronic acid to deliver maximum hydration. Shoppers say it also soothes redness and irritation. "I bought this product because of stress-related skin irritation on my neckline, which looks like a severe sunburn. After two applications (morning/night), the redness was down by 50%. After three days, it is nearly gone and no itchiness! Did not think it would work this well and so fast! Great smell and light, soothing feel. Highly recommend!" one fan commented.
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Made without harsh dyes or alcohol, this under-$10 product has earned an impressive 15,000 five-star ratings. According to the brand, this spray has been a top seller for over 50 years and can be used as a moisturizer or a makeup-setter. "Amazed," one reviewer wrote. "Honestly, I just bought this to have a nice-smelling mist to spritz on my face when I get stressed, but I am so impressed because the moisturizing claim is no lie. I had super dry patches on my face that regular moisturizer had no effect on, and after spritzing this on my face 2-3 times per day my face is super smooth and the dry patches are gone. The scent is really nice, too. Treat yourself!"
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More than 6,000 bottles of this spray have been purchased in the last month at Amazon. Yep, it's that popular. It's also garnered 50,000-plus five-star ratings, and shoppers rave that it's refreshing, moisturizing and smells amazing. "This product is amazing!," one of them wrote. "I love the feel of it on my skin and it makes my skin feel refreshed. It’s definitely a good price. The stickiness is very minimal. It hydrates my skin very well."
Another fan added, "I love using this product. It feels fresh and is hydrating. I use it on my face daily, and sometimes even my hair. I can't wear lotion on my face, lotions are too heavy and problematic for my oily skin type, so this is a perfect alternative."
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If you're wary about trying new products on your skin, then you may appreciate that this spray is USDA Certified Organic. The only ingredient is rose floral water, and it's bottled in Northern California. Shoppers who've tried this spritz like that it's chemical-free and packaged in a durable, aesthetically pleasing glass bottle.
"I love this rose water. I've tried others in the past and this is by far my favorite. Leaves my skin glowing and moisturized. My skin did not experience any irritation. The quality of the organic rose floral water is superb. The smell is fresh and it is lightweight," one customer explained.
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"First time using rose water as a toner. On the recommendation of my esthetician, I ordered this product. [I've been] using it two weeks and I am very happy with my the results. I just turned 70," one shopper said of this facial toner that's said to have anti-aging properties.
Another wrote, "I use this more than once a day. I spray it on an oval cotton pad and refresh my face with it in the a.m., spray it over my skin-care [products] and make-up to hydrate during the day, then use it again at night after a double cleanse and before I put on my nightly skin-care routine. Absolutely love this stuff."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
