Rose water - Anybody got an opinion?

[Danny_]

I'm trying something new. It's called rose water and is supposed to be good for the eye. I bought it from a health food store. You're supposed to use it for washing your face but a google search suggests that it helps with dry eye. The only worry I have is that it has two preservatives in it - sodium benzoate and Pottasium sorbate. Has anybody tried this stuff yet and if so, did it help? I'll keep you posted on the results I get but it would be good to hear somebody else's experience before I embark on this new trial.

Daniel

[Another Sarah]

I've just started using rose water a few days ago, on the recommendation of my homeopath. I don't have any preservatives in mine though - it is 100% organic rose water (rosa damascena).

It's early days, but it does seem to be helping a bit. I'm having a bad day with it today, but the previous two days were better than usual.

[Danny_]

Thanks Sarah. It's good to be doing this with another person as we can compare our experiences. I've ditched the rose water I bought with the preservatives and am making my own. I found how to do this on this website:

http://www.ehow.com/how_7507616_make...-eye-wash.html

I've already bought the rosebuds from Wholefoods store. They only cost about $5. If that homeopath is ripping you off on the price, you can always do this instead.
Good luck! I hope we are both successful!

Danny

[Another Sarah]

Very interesting. Best of luck with it. It certainly feels soothing, and helps get rid of all the gunk.