Because the water, which I used for the Victorian otto of roses recipe, smelled so wonderful of roses I came up with this rose water made by cold infusion. Continue reading Homemade Rose Water – Method 2 (Cold Infusion)
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Homemade Rose Water – Method 1 (Heat Infusion)
I tried out three different methods to make rose water at home. The first method I tried is rose water made by heat infusion. Continue reading Homemade Rose Water – Method 1 (Heat Infusion)
Victorian Essence Of Violets Recipe
I tried out the Victorian Essence of Violets which is an 1840s beauty recipe: an alcohol scented with orris root powder. Continue reading Victorian Essence Of Violets Recipe
Victorian Natural Tinted Alkanet Lip Balm Recipe
I made Victorian lip balm which is tinted with alkanet root. This natural lip balm requires just three ingredients, and is fast and easy to make. The lip balm can also be used as cream blush. Continue reading Victorian Natural Tinted Alkanet Lip Balm Recipe
Victorian Oil Of Roses Recipe
I tried out the 1841 Oil of Roses recipe. It’s a Victorian recipe for rose infused oil. You’ll only need two ingredients for this homemade rose oil: rose petals and oil. Continue reading Victorian Oil Of Roses Recipe
Victorian Violet Face Powder Recipe
I tried out another antique face powder recipe, this time it’s from the Victorian era: violet face powder scented with orris root powder. Continue reading Victorian Violet Face Powder Recipe
Rose Extract Recipe
Inspired by the Victorian Essence of Violets, which is made by steeping orris root powder in alcohol, I tried to make Essence of Roses or Rose Extract with fresh rose petals. Continue reading Rose Extract Recipe
Victorian Otto Of Roses Tutorial
I tried to make Victorian Otto of Roses. The 1840s recipe says to ‘steep the rose buds or leaves in pure water, and collect the floating oil.’ Continue reading Victorian Otto Of Roses Tutorial
Edwardian Rice Face Powder Recipe
Today I made my own translucent face powder with rice flour. Edwardian women and women of the 1920s often powdered their face with rice powder (1910s Poudre de Riz Face Powder Box). Continue reading Edwardian Rice Face Powder Recipe
How To Make Rice Flour – For Cooking Or Makeup
I made my own rice flour for an Edwardian face powder recipe. But this rice flour can also be used for cooking and baking. It takes some time to make rice flour at home, but it’s softer than store-bought rice flour. Continue reading How To Make Rice Flour – For Cooking Or Makeup