Amazing things that rose petals may do for your skin! (view pics)

Do away with those branded moisturizers, packs and solutions that promise you to soften your skin within first 3 washes. When a bouquet of fresh red roses can make you blush, just imagine what can rose petals do to your skin once you start using them regularly. In ancient times it was believed that Greeks and Romans used rose petals as natural perfume during their baths. Even if we go back to our own Indian history, you'll come to know, how royal beauties made sure that rose petals were prime ingredients in all their beauty treatments, be it rose-petal bath, rose fragrance hair smog, or simple cleaning face with rose water. To star with you can either use bottled rose-petal water or can make a fresh one at home. For this you need to soak rose petals overnight in a bowl, then next morning you can use fresh rose-water to star your day with.Here's how rose petals can bring glow to your skin:1. It is observed that natural oils from rose petals may help one to maintain moisture in their skin. Therefore, you can dip a cotton ball in rose water and make it a daily routine to cleanse you face, hands and requisite dry areas. 2. Not only it refreshes your outer skin, rose water has the potential to heal your inner pores which often get damaged due to pollution, cosmetics, work stress etc. Once you return from work clean your face with either a cotton ball dipped in rose-water or, spray some rose water over your face then slowly wipe it using a tissue in circular motion. 3. Some individuals have overly-sensitive skin like even a sunscreen lotion (to protect from harmful rays of sun) could cause them skin rashes or affect hair follicles. Rich in vitamin C, rose petal water acts a sun-block; so next time before stepping out in sun apply a mixture of rose water, glycerin, and cucumber juice to areas you may want to cover. 4. For young girls, fighting acne, pimples and blackheads seem like a world war as they keep coming back. And lotions to keep these things away dry away our skin. Rose water has anti-bacterial properties which not only helps you fight away these skin issues but also heals your damaged skin from inside and does away with acne or pimple marks. 5. Rose water not only helps your skin but also lifts your mood. We often complain of tiredness, stress after returning from work, a simple bath with rose petal water would not only help your body relax but its fragrance too has mood lifting properties.6. Try using rose water as scalp cleaner like you oil your hair. Not only it is great for cleansing your scalp of itching and flakes but also increases blood flow to the hair follicles, promoting hair growth.