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Selected by Mauro Colagreco - Le Mirazur, Michel Sarran et Le Musée International de la Parfumerie
WHY MAKE ROSE WATER?
Like orange blossom water, rose water is a Proustian madeleine for many. It evokes memories of a simpler time.Rose water was used in cosmetics, to flavor desserts, and more.
And at Terroir-06, it is this traditional, time-honored rose water that we have chosen to produce from the centifolia rose. It seduces with its color, its smell, has many uses and adapts wonderfully to our clay-limestone soils and our Mediterranean climate. It requires little water and grows quickly, and tastes wonderfully with bitter orange, our traditional crop.
CULTURE OF THE CENTIFOLIA ROSE
This is the centifolia rose (Rosa x centifolia). In the Grasse region, roses grafted onto Rosa indica rootstock, better suited to the Mediterranean climate, are traditionally preferred.We bought our organic plants from a fellow farmer, and now we take our own cuttings. Planted in the ground between November and January and watered, the roses are weeded by hand and fertilized with organic fertilizer. The highlight will be May, when the freshly opened roses will be harvested every morning for almost a month.
ROSE WATER PRODUCTION
Here, there are no chemicals or polluting processes. We distill our rose water in the most traditional way possible: hydro-distillation. Our freshly picked roses are immersed in water, which is then brought to a boil. The resulting steam, laden with fragrant molecules, passes through a water-cooled coil to condense and produce our renowned rose water.But the work isn’t finished, as our rose water will now rest for two months in a place protected from light and extreme temperature fluctuations. During this time, it will mature, the aromas will settle, resulting in a highly aromatic and high-quality water.
USES OF ROSE WATER
Rosewater is a refined ingredient, used in cooking, cosmetics, and wellness. Here are a few ideas to make the most of it.
1. In the kitchen: pastries and drinks 🍰🌿
Rose water adds a subtle floral touch to desserts and drinks.
📖 Reference: According to Floral Essences in Cooking (J. Mery, 2021), rose water has been used since antiquity in the Orient and in Europe to flavor sweet dishes.
🍽 Usage ideas:
In Middle Eastern pastries: It’s essential in baklava, Turkish delight, and maamoul.
Cream and mousse: Add 1 tsp to pastry cream, panna cotta, or cheesecake.
Fruit salads: Mix with strawberries, lychees, and raspberries.
Beverages:
Infuse it in tea or herbal tea.
Add it to homemade lemonade or a gin or champagne cocktail.
Mix it with warm milk and honey for a soothing effect.
⚠️ Dosage: Rose water is very fragrant, it should be used sparingly (a few drops to 1 tsp depending on the recipe).
2. In cosmetics: skin and hair care 💆♀️🌸
Rose water is known for its soothing, toning and anti-aging properties.
📖 Reference: In Aromatherapy for Beauty (D. Festy, 2018), rose water is described as an excellent skin tonic and a natural treatment against redness.
🧴 Usage:
As a toner: Apply with a cotton pad morning and evening to soothe and refresh the skin.
In a face mask: Mix with white clay or yogurt for a radiance boost.
As a refreshing mist: Spray on the face to hydrate the skin.
Hair care: Add a few spoonfuls to your rinse water to give shine and a delicate fragrance to your hair.
3. For well-being and relaxation 🛀🌿
Its sweet, floral fragrance promotes relaxation and well-being.
📖 Reference: According to The Benefits of Hydrosols (L. Bosson, 2020), rose water calms stress and improves sleep quality.
🌹 Usage:
In a relaxing bath: Add 2 tablespoons to warm water along with a few drops of lavender essential oil.
As a pillow mist: Spray a little rosewater on your pillow before going to sleep.
For massage: Mix with a carrier oil for a gentle and relaxing massage.
4. Medicinal use: eye care and digestion 🌸
Rose water is renowned for its soothing benefits on the eyes and digestion.
📖 Reference: In Phytotherapy and hydrosols (P. Contal, 2019), rose water is mentioned for its digestive and decongestant properties.
🌿 USage :
Tired eye care: Soak cotton pads in cold rose water and apply to eyelids for 10 minutes.
After a heavy meal: Mix a spoonful of rose water with a glass of water for easier digestion.
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