We commonly use rosewater in our household. We get it from the steeping rose petals and boiling water. It is the hydrosol portion of the distillate of rose petals.
A Persian scientist did the invention of rosewater. These fragrant liquid have vivid Medicinal and nutritional properties.
Many of us use rose water to soothe dry skin, Eczema, dryness of eyes, conjunctivitis, headaches, anti-anxiety and for improving the digestive system. Meanwhile, much research is in progress to explore the effectiveness of rose water.
According to the reports of The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in 2011 rose water helps in treating variable conditions affecting the eyes.
How Beneficial is Rose Water Benefits for Eyes?
Rosewater has anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, and anti-anxiety properties.
This article helps you to explore the benefits of rose water for the eyes.
BENEFITS OF ROSE WATER
Many people are sitting for so long in front of the screen, eye strains, eye allergies, rose water is the solution.
Rosewater is the only solution for those sitting in front of the screen feeling strain in their eyes, allergies and other eye-related issues. It can make their eyes feel relaxed.
Here are the highlights of the top eye problems which may soothe with the help of Rosewater
1. REDNESS OF EYES
Eyes become red and pinkish because of the infection known as conjunctivitis. If you have conjunctivitis, you may experience the redness, itching, more tears than the usual, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and swollen conjunctiva. Conjunctivitis happens because of allergies, bacterial or parasitic infections in the eyes. Rosewater has anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce the redness and irritation.
2. DRYNESS OF EYES
Dryness of eyes occurs because of the deficiency of vitamin A. This condition known as conjunctival xerosis. Rosewater helps to relieve the dryness of the eyes naturally, along with the correction of vitamin A deficiency symptoms.
3. CATARACT
Cataracts happen commonly in old age people. A cataract causes gradual clouding in the eyes accompanied by dryness and impaired vision.
Cataract requires surgery for the permanent cure. Applying rose water to the eyes helps to reduce intraocular inflammation.
4. ACUTE DACRYOCYSTITIS
Rosewater helps to reduce the inflammation of tear sac. Rosewater helps to reduce the pain, redness and irritation.
Side Effects of Rosewater?
One thing which we must keep in mind is that we must purchase the rosewater from a genuine store. There are many variants of rosewater available in the market which comprises many harmful ingredients into it. These ingredients enhance the irritation, itching, and redness in your eyes.
Be aware of your product which you are using for your eyes. Eyes are the most sensitive part of our body.
Seek the advice of your doctor. Rosewater isn’t harmful to your eyes, but it is a natural remedy that may have side-effects and especially for those people allergic to it.
If you may experience any kind of irritation or redness after the use of rose water, contact with your eye specialist, he might help you in solving the complications.
BENEFITS OF ROSEWATER FOR EYES
You can use a clean dropper, fill it with medically proven rosewater and pour 2-3 drops with a dropper into your eyes. Don’t involve hands in this process and wash your hand before applying rose water into your eyes.
Thank you so much for sharing such informative things about rosewater. I regularly used it in my daily skincare routine. Can I apply rosewater in the eyes for a cooling effect? Because sometimes I suffer from little burn and watery eyes. I heard that rosewater works as a cooling effect but I don’t want to take risks about eyes. Can you help me?
Thanks Dinkal, Eyes are a sensitive part of our body. We should avoid using anything like rosewater on it. So I’d suggest you should better wash them regularly with Mild cold water.