Rose water, glycerin and shea butter: three basics for your skin routine

A good skin routine does not need a crowded shelf. Three simple products cover the daily moisturising steps, as long as each one is used in its place.

Rose water: the refreshing step

Rose water works as a toner after cleansing: soak a cotton pad and sweep it gently over the skin, or pour it into a small spray bottle and keep it in the fridge for extra freshness in summer.

Glycerin: always diluted

Glycerin draws moisture into the skin, but on its own it is thick and sticky. The usual way:

1. Mix one teaspoon of glycerin with three or four teaspoons of rose water.

2. Shake well before each use.

3. Apply a thin layer to hands or face after washing.

Shea butter: for dry areas

Shea butter is rich and suits heels, elbows and dry hands. Warm a small amount between your fingers until it melts, then massage it in, ideally before bed.

A suggested daily routine

• Morning: cleanse, then rose water.

• Evening: rose water, then a thin layer of the glycerin mix.

• Before bed: shea butter on hands and heels.

Try any new product on a small patch of skin first, especially if your skin is sensitive.

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