1. Cooking - Dishes in the Middle East are often made with an addition of floral water. Sweet dishes such as pastries and puddings often have floral waters such as orange blossom added to them. Rose water is another popular floral water to be added to desserts. It is important however that you make sure you are using a floral water that can be consumed safely. Those that have additives to make them last longer are generally not suitable for consumption and you should read the label for clarity.
2. Skin Care - You can apply floral water directly to your skin which helps keeps it soft, supple and smelling very nice. It can also be used to calm very hot and sensitive skin. Often people use it after taking a bath. With a very mild and subtle smell, floral waters are a perfect natural alternative to a perfume or scent.
3. Relaxation - Lavender in particular is a natural relaxant and aid to sleep. Many people use floral water as a way to unwind after a particularly stressful day or to help them receive a long and peaceful night’s sleep. Drops can be added to your bath or applied directly to your skin for the smell to envelop you and help you relax.
4. Shine to Hair - Give your hair one final rinse with some floral water to give it that extra bit of shine. It will give it a lovely smell too that will last right up until your next wash.
5. Sooth Eyes - If you soak cotton wool in floral water and place them over your eyes you can help reduce puffiness and with continued and regular use you can even remove those dreaded dark circles that we all sometimes suffer from.
Do you use floral waters regularly? If so what is the best way you have used them – got a great skincare secret or dessert recipe, then share them with us!
