Here is your secret new beauty treatment: Rose Petals. They’re known for their skin-softening properties and stress-relieving qualities, which is why they make the perfect addition to a body scrub. Not to mention, it smells incredible.
As the enduring symbol of romance, the classic rose is one of the stateliest flowers to grace gardens today. But, these beautiful blooms are useful for so much more than looking pretty. Since roses are a relatively fragile flower, their stunning colors and heady scents won’t last long unless you take steps to preserve them through drying.
Drying rose petals in the oven is easy if you follow these steps.
- Find a supply of fresh rose petals in peak bloom that haven’t been treated with gardening chemicals.
- Carefully gather the freshest rose petals and wash them in filtered water, making sure you drain them well.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, placing the cleaned petals in a single layer on the sheet. Make sure you remove all traces of stems and bugs.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the petals until the residual water is removed. They should be crisp and break apart like potato chips. If they still seem flexible, let them bake for another two minutes before testing them again.
- Once the petals have dried, store them in an airtight container for later use, preferably in a place where they won’t be in direct sunlight.
Some of recipes call for dried rose petals. To dry flowers and herbs, I usually just spread them out in single layers on paper towels or clean dish towels and let them air dry for several days. You could also us a dehydrator set to very low heat for a few hours. If you’d rather not heat up your whole home with the oven, consider using a dehydrator instead to dry your petals in an easy, energy-efficient way.
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Use the Rose Petals as Potpourri-in-a-Pouch
Not only a good idea for dried roses, it’s a great way to use a leftover scrap of fabric. Instead of using heavy sprays or incense burners, you can tuck this fragrant sachet into any small space that could use some air-freshening. Think of cupboards, your drawers, and the corners of closets.
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Besides being enjoyable to look at and smell, their cooling, soothing, anti-inflammatory and mild astringent properties make them ideal ingredients in many body care products and herbal remedies.
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