A small obsession confession.

Rosewater sprinkler, Iran 18th-19th Century.

I have a rosewater addiction.

I use it on my face as a cleanser/toner, to perfume fabrics and occasionally rinse my hair with it.

I use it in sweets and biscuits, drink it in cool water.

On hot days I use it to cool my skin.

And I have always loved the old middle eastern tradition of sprinkling your hands and the hands of guests after a meal with it.

 So as an addict this limited edition rosewater collection went straight onto my wishlist when I discovered it.

I love the idea of trying waters from the roses of different countries and discovering  how their scents can vary.

Moroccan rose, Turkish rose and Omani rose.

Green bar

These Bahraini-made oils are featuring very highly on my wish list. The brainchild of Reem Al-Khalifa Green Bar makes and bottles beauty products using only certified natural ingrediants with an emphasis on being sustainable and environmentally friendly.

I have made a little space on my dressing table for the Almond and Amber body oil and Taifi Rose body perfume.

Bahraini Entrapraneur Reem Al-Khalifa

and while I await the arrival of one of these lovely little packages ( a little hint for a special someone).....

Heres hoping for a Green revolution here in the Arabian Gulf.