Dry Rose Petal Infusion and Fresh Rose Face Mask

Dry Rose Petal Infusion
Serves 2          
Martha Rose Shulman

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons dried rose petals [found in Middle Eastern shops]

1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

2 cups boiling water

1 tablespoon honey

 

Method:

1. Place dry rose petals, vanilla bean + seeds in a tea pot
2. Pour the boiling water
3. Stir the honey
4. Cover and let steep for 30 minutes
5. Strain and serve warm, or reheat and serve hot

 

Fresh Rose Face Mask
Anubha Charan

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon of honey

6-8 rose petals

2 teaspoons rose water

1 teaspoon plain yoghurt

 

Method:

1. Mix the above ingredients
2. Stir till a smooth paste
3. Apply on face and neck
4. Wait 10-15 minutes
5. Rinse with warm water