Gardening and domestic chores can take their toll on unprotected hands. They can become rough and sore, and the skin may appear leathery and that is where roses come to the rescue:
Rose infusion
Place a handful of rose petals in a bowl and cover with 600ml boiling water. Allow to stand for 30 minutes, pour in 2 tablespoons of vodka, then strain.
Rose hand mask
Mix 3 tbsp of medium / fine oatmeal, 2 tbsp rose infusion, 1 tsp almond oil, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp glycerine in a bowl until you get a paste. Spread it on the back of your hands and fingers and leave for 15 minutes, then rinse off with water and apply the hand lotion.
Rose Hand lotion
Mix a half tbsp glycerine 2 tbsp rose infusion and 2 tsp triple distilled rosewater. Add 2 tsp cornflour and beat until incorporated into the liquid.
