Making rosemary rice water for hair, based on a specific method, involves combining boiled rice water with pomelo peels and then adding rosemary essential oil along with other beneficial oils.
Simple Method Using Essential Oil (Based on Reference)
This particular method described in a reference doesn't infuse the rice water with fresh rosemary herb during the boiling process. Instead, it utilizes rosemary essential oil added after the rice water has been boiled and cooled slightly with pomelo peels. This creates a fragrant and potentially beneficial hair rinse incorporating rosemary's properties via its essential oil.
What You Need
To follow this method, you will need:
- Rice Water (prepared beforehand)
- Pomelo Peels
- Rosemary Essential Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
- A pot for boiling/simmering
- A jar for storage
Step-by-Step Process
Follow these steps to create the rosemary-infused rice water mixture as described:
- Boil & Add Peels: Bring the prepared rice water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, add your pomelo peels.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Cool Slightly: After simmering, remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to cool down a bit. It doesn't need to be completely cold, just slightly cooled.
- Transfer: Carefully transfer the cooled mixture, including the softened pomelo peels, into a clean jar.
- Add Essential Oils: To the jar, add the specified essential oils: Rosemary, Lavender, and Ylang Ylang. Use a few drops of each, adjusting based on desired strength and the volume of liquid.
- Mix: Close the jar and mix everything together, gently shaking or stirring to distribute the essential oils throughout the rice water and pomelo peel mixture.
Your rosemary essential oil-enhanced rice water is now ready to use.
Notes on Using This Mixture
This type of rice water mixture is typically used as a rinse after shampooing. You can apply it to your scalp and hair strands, leaving it on for a period before rinsing, or sometimes leaving it in depending on your hair's needs and the concentration. Always perform a patch test if you have sensitive skin or are new to using essential oils.
