7 Surprising Benefits of Using Rose Water and Glycerin For Your Hair

You'd often come across people applying this concoction—of rose water and glycerin—on their skin, to maximise hydration and combat dryness, especially during the colder months of the year. However, were you aware that this mixture serves umpteen benefits for your scalp too?

From repairing hair damage to promoting healthy hair growth, rose water and glycerin is the only potion you need in your hair care regime. "Rose oil or water helps prevent hair fall by strengthening your roots. It also contains antiseptic properties, reduces sebum production, and unclogs hair follicles. Glycerin, on the other hand, deeply moisturises and hydrates your hair given that it's a natural humectant," informs Pooja Nagdev, cosmetologist and founder of Inatur. 

Here are the list of benefits of applying this mixture to your mane:

Repairs Hair Damage

It's no news that styling your hair with heating tools leads to dry and damaged hair. Your hair, when exposed to excessive heat can easily lose its natural lustre and strength! Massaging rose water and glycerin on your scalp will help increase blood circulation and will rejuvenate hair follicles. There is no need to shampoo your hair post application, as the mixture will leave your hair feeling softer and looking shinier.

Fights Dandruff

Struggling with a flaky, dandruff-infested scalp? Rose water and glycerin is the simplest and safest solution out there. Take some rose water and add glycerin and lemon juice to it. This mix can be stored in a spray bottle for convenience. Apply this potion to your scalp and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water after.

Promotes Hair Growth

Vitamins A, B3, C, and E which are present in rose water promote healthy hair growth, while glycerin aids in nourishing the scalp.

Controls Excess Sebum

Rose water can be a blessing for those who have overactive sebaceous glands that make the hair oily and greasy. Application of rose water will nourish your scalp, reducing over-generation of oil.

Calms Down the Frizz

An excellent solution for those who experience seasonal frizz and dry hair, rose water helps hydrate the scalp and soothes your locks, making them more manageable. To prepare a hair tonic at home mix equal parts of rose water and glycerin and massage the liquid on to your scalp. Store it in a hair spray bottle to reapply when required. It can be left on or rinsed with a gentle shampoo. 

Mends Split Ends

Rose water along with glycerin nourishes and strengthens the ends of your hair that have become brittle, dry, and frayed. 

Minimises Dryness and Scalp Itching

Glycerin serves anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties that can protect your scalp from dryness-related issues, such as an itchy scalp. This concoction is perfect to use during the winter months when one experiences excessive dryness and loss of hydration.

As an alternative to rose water, you may choose to use rose hydrosols, which are made by distillation. It is a chemical and preservative-free option for those wanting to opt for natural ingredients.