The rose is called the queen of flowers. There is no one who is not drawn to its softness, colour and fragrance. It is prized as a cut flower for decoration and is also used in making perfume. Roses are propagated by cuttings, layering and bud grafting.

The rose is unrivalled in beauty and scent, and it plays an important role in daily life. Using a rose face pack makes the skin bright and beautiful. Powdered rose petals also help treat various ailments, and tea made from powdered rose petals is quite good for the body.

Roses are quite effective at making skin bright, firm and smooth. Fresh petals are more beneficial for the skin than rose water. They help remove dryness and darkness and keep the complexion glowing.

Some tips on using rose petals on the face for healthy, glowing skin have been given in the lifestyle section of Boldsky, an Indian lifestyle website.

Source: Online Desk. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.