Bulgarian ROSE WATER

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ)

1.What is Rose Water?

Rose Water is the generic term used for all the different variations of the Rose Flower Waters obtained through different methods of extraction from roses or the mixing of Rose Essence/Rose Oil with Distilled Water.

2. Are All Rose Waters Created Equal?

Absolutely NOT!  The highest quality Rose Water with the most therapeutic and healing qualities is produced through steam-distillation of fresh Rose Petals (hand-picked in the morning while dew is still on them) from the World-Renowned Bulgarian Rose called- Bulgarian Rosa Damascena.   This type of Rose Water is called Rose Hydrosol (from Latin – hydro, meaning “water”, and sol, for “solution”).

Major Factors Contributing to the Quality of Rose Water:

-          Method of production (steam distillation or simply mixing rose essence/rose oil with distilled water)

-          Species of Roses used (there are over 7,000 existing  rose varieties) ;  fresh or dried

-          Region in the World where the Roses were grown and Processed (similar to the analogy with wine and coffee – the region where the Roses are grown is a major contributor to the characteristics and quality of the final product).

3. What is the Best Type of Rose Water?

The most valuable and highly sought after type of Rose Water is called Rose Hydrosol (from Latin – hydro, meaning “water”, and sol, for “solution”).

Rose Hydrosols have the most therapeutic effects and contain natural ingredients from fresh Rose Petals (the rose juices and other soluble elements) which are missing in other Rose Waters.

4. What exactly is Rose Hydrosol?

Genuine Rose Hydrosol contains a vast range of therapeutic benefits because of the presence of numerous water-soluble active ingredients that are not present in the Rose Essential Oil.

5. What do you call Genuine Rose Hydrosol?

Genuine Rose Hydrosol   is produced through a very meticulous steam-distillation process during which purified distilled water passes through fresh Rose Petals, and extracts all of the soluble elements and then condenses and drips into a collecting vessel.  That’s it.  No additives, no chemicals.

It’s as pure as it can get.

6. What type of Rose Water is the Rose Water on www.buyrosewater.com ?

Our Rose Water is the Highest and Purest Grade of Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol that is produced in the Famous “Rose Valley” in Bulgaria.

We proudly supply our Genuine Rose Hydrosol only from Organically Grown Roses in Bulgaria (only Rosa Damascena).

7. Why is the Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) the Best?

This is not ONLY our opinion but the opinion of many experts around the world.

The Reasons for the Premium Quality and Characteristics of the Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) is due to the following facts:

-          Perfect growing conditions for a special Rose Species (Bulgarian Rosa Damascena); unique soil; favorable temperatures, amount of sunlight and frequency of rain; presence of specific natural magnetic fields in “The Valley of Roses” in Bulgaria

-          Over 330 years of Rose Water production (it is the 1^st organized Industry in Bulgaria)

-          Unique Steam-Distillation and Rose growing Techniques perfected through the millenniums unmatched anywhere else in the world.

8. Why should I use the Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water)?

Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) is the most exclusive Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) that delivers Noticeable Results every time you use it.

9. Why do I Feel Better after Using the Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water)?  I thought that it was only good for your Skin.

Yes it is great for your skin and at the same time it has a powerful balancing and calming effect. This is due to the Natural Energetic Charge of the Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water).

10. Is your Rose Water (Rose Hydrosol) artificially mixed Rose Oil with distilled water?

No. Our Rose Hydrosol is Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) produced through steam-distillation of Fresh Rose Petals in the heart of “The Valley of Roses” in Bulgaria.

11. Is your Rose Water (Rose Hydrosol) a by-product from the distillation of Rose Oil?

No.  Our Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) is produced from fresh Rose Petals that are specifically designated only for Rose Hydrosol production.  That means that all the Rose Oil that is in the Rose Petals is present in the  Rose Hydrosol that you are enjoying ( many producers separate the rose oil so they can sell it separately and only small traces of rose oil are left present in many other Rose Hydrosols).

12. What is so Special about the Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water)?

Bulgaria has perfected the production of Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) for more than 330 years.

The region in which the Famous Bulgarian Rose -Bulgarian Rosa Damascena-is grown (called “The Valley of Roses”) has a unique climate and soil.

The favorable climate of “The Valley of the Roses” in Bulgaria is characterized by mild winters and long, balmy springs with occasional light rains, high humidity (especially during the months of May and June), abundant morning dew (a signature ingredient in the Rose Hydrosol), and its waving landscape are ideal for growing unique Roses with unmatched therapeutic and aromatic qualities.

13. Does your Rose Water stain Clothes, Bed Sheets or any other garment?

No. Use a Sprayer bottle when applying Rose Water to your clothes/bed sheets etc.

14. Is your Rose Water safe for my eyes when I spray it onto my Face?

Yes.  Actually if you use Genuine Bulgarian rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) as eye drops it reduces redness in strained and irritated eyes.

15. How quickly should I expect to see Results?

Immediately! Once you generously spray the Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) on your face or hands and let it soak in for 2 to3 min. the feel of your skin will be considerably better. For more noticeable results use it on a regular basis (at least twice a day) for 10 to 14 days.

16. May I spray Your Rose Water over my Make-up?

Absolutely!  In fact  spraying the Genuine Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol (Rose Water) over your make-up will firm it and make it last longer.

 

17. Cleopatra and Rose Water.

Rose Water has been used in many cultures around the world for thousands of years.

The Romans were the first to classify and document the healing powers of the Natural Rose Water for more than 30 ailments.

Back in the days Cleopatra( the Famous queen of Egypt) was considered as the most beautiful women. She was one of the biggest fans of the healing and beautifying qualities of the Natural Rose Water. Cleopatra was regularly bathing her face and body with Natural Rose Water and that was one of her beauty secrets.

Even Shakespeer in Anthony and Cleopatra writes about Cleopatra's affinity towards Rose Water and that her cedarwood ships were scented with Rose Water and "the very winds were lovesick" ( Shakespeer).