This hydrosol is a midsummer night’s dream. A one of a kind blend of nature’s finest flowers grown in our very own micro-farm in Sausalito, California: Rose x Rose Hydrosol

Calming, cooling and floral, this hydrosol is deeply nourishing for wise, inflamed, sensitive, dry, or sun-kissed skin. Spritz, smell the roses, and take a walk in our secret garden while we reveal all the benefits of Rose x Rose Hydrosol.

How to use Rose x Rose in a skincare routine 

Spritz on freshly cleansed skin and before moisturizing. As hydro lovers, we absolutely love this tonic in between each step of our regimen for both its skin hydrating benefits and soothing aromatics. 

You can also use it as a setting spray after applying makeup or sprayed on a cotton wipe to remove makeup at the end of the day.

It makes a great aftershave to prevent ingrown hair.

Use Rose x Rose anytime you need a hydrating and refreshing pick-me-up. When spritzing, take a deep breath and breathe in the ethereal sweet floral aroma that smells like being in a field of roses. Works beautifully as an aromatic delicate body, clothing, or room perfume. 

For a weekly home spa treatment, hydrosols can also be used as mixing agents with our powdered masks. Mix equal parts hydrosol and mask until the mixture becomes a pancake batter-like consistency. Apply to freshly cleansed skin all over your face and decollete. Leave on for a few minutes, never letting the mask mixture dry out on the skin. Mist Rose x Rose Hydrosol throughout this process to keep your mask moist. Then rinse clean with water and wipe off with a clean towel. Follow with your skincare routine. 

And while you’re using our summer hydrosol, throw on these tunes and jam out to the Queens of Rock and Roll with our Rose x Rose playlist.

How Rose x Rose benefits skin 

Known as the Queen of the flowers, roses are humectant, which means that they add and retain moisture, plumping the skin and are an ally for normal, dry, wise and sensitive skin. Rose is mildly astringent, which helps to tighten and tone tissues and give the appearance of smooth skin. Vitamins C and E in roses help to boost collagen in the skin and prevent wrinkles. Also containing antioxidants, roses can help promote skin regeneration and reduce free radicals in the skin that cause aging. The anti-inflammatory properties make it a great addition for inflamed, sensitive skin types and helps protect the skin from environmental damage. It has mild antiseptic properties and its cooling effects are perfect to add into your home apothecary, or throw into your travel bag for a refreshing tonic to use on a trip.

Energetically, roses symbolize love and have an affinity with the heart and emotional realm of the body, mind and spirit. Herbalists believe that roses help to promote balance, and aides in emotional processing, supporting the heart centered parts of your being.

Lesser known rose geranium is not actually a rose, but a plant in the geranium family that refers to the rose floral note of its scent. A favorite among herbalists, rose geranium is a do-it-all plant. It’s great for oily, dry, acne-prone and sensitive skin types of all ages. Its anti-inflammatory and cooling properties help to bring down heat and redness in the skin. It’s also astringent that tones and tightens giving skin a more even appearance. Herbalists use rose geranium as an ally for moodiness as it balances the endocrine system. 

Together, a beautiful blend of roses and rose geranium from Botnia’s microfarm make this hydrosol super hydrating and an excellent calming and nourishing tonic for the skin and beyond.

How to store:

Because of the limited summer harvest from our garden, we only made 500 bottles, so stock up on this versatile hydrosol.

When you use our hydrosol, we hope you’re transported to our little slice of herbal paradise here in Sausalito, where our flowers are in full bloom and the bay breeze makes each petal dance. Take a moment to smell the roses and enjoy the cooling calming sensations of Rose x Rose Hydrosol.

Xo,
Botnia