One of the world's most revered flowers and a physical representation of beauty and elegance, the rose is also an enduring symbol of love. Roses have been popular since the ancient Egyptian period when Cleopatra filled her fountain and bedroom with petals to seduce Mark Anthony. The mythology and folklore surrounding roses are still popular today, and distilled rose water is commonly added to cooking and cosmetics.
Click on to learn the storied benefits of rose water and if any have been proven.