The Splendor of the Rose

When I was in the 6th grade, my friends and I tried to make homemade rose perfume.  I don’t remember the exact recipe, but I do remember my mom was not happy about the mess.  That Summer, right around the time I turned 12, I bought a little bottle of yellow rose fragrance oil. I felt so grown-up when I wore it.  I’ve loved the scent of rose every since. 
Roses don’t just smell good or look pretty, they are also very beneficial to your health.  Rose haw or rose hips, is an excellent source of Vitamin C, essential fatty acids, and antioxidant flavonoids. Rose …read more