Roses are not only beautiful, but they are a soothing, fragrant herb that we can use in recipes, both culinary and cosmetic. Always make sure you are using an organic, unsprayed or treated rose in your recipes. If you don't grow your own, buy the petals, buds or hips from a reliable source.

You can mix dried rose petals in with other herbs or black teas for a lovely tea. Add them to your bath teas as well, or your recipes for bath salts. The following recipes will also give you ideas for using roses.

Rose Toner

3 1/2 cups witch hazel
1/2 cup dried Rose petals
5 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Mix ingredients together and blend well. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight and strain. Use to splash on face, or gently put it on with a cotton ball. Keep chilled. Lasts for one week.

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