The healing power of rose in the heart of winter

Winter was once a season of deep rest, reflection, and retreat. But these days, for many of us, it’s anything but slow. Between kids’ winter sports, school drop-offs in the rain, the looming end-of-financial-year admin, colds and bugs doing the rounds, and the pressure to stay on top of everything — our nervous systems are running on empty.

And under the weight of it all, something soft is often missing.
Enter: the Rose.

At Bohème, we believe wellness doesn’t have to be another thing on your list. It can be as simple as pausing to breathe. And few plants offer more gentle emotional support than rose - one of the most beloved botanicals in history.

For centuries, the rose has been revered for her ability to calm the skin, settle the heart, and uplift the spirit. She cools heat in the body, soothes inflammation, and balances both the mood and the nervous system. This is the kind of daily ritual that doesn’t just smell divine, it genuinely helps your body and mind find calm in the chaos.

If winter feels heavy - emotionally, physically, or hormonally. Rose may be the quiet, steady support you didn’t know you needed.

Invite Rose into your daily ritual:

1. Sip for the soul
Brew a simple rose tea to help soothe frazzled nerves and bring your heart space back into balance.

• Add 1 tsp dried rose petals or buds to a cup of boiled water
  
• Steep 3–5 minutes
  
• Add raw honey if you need a little sweetness

Perfect as an end-of-day ritual or a grounding moment during that mid-afternoon slump.

2. Craft your own rose-infused oil
Creating your own rose body oil is a nourishing act of slowness — and a deeply feminine ritual in itself.

How to:

• Fill a clean jar with fresh or dried rose petals (preferably organic)
  
• Cover with a carrier oil (Sweet Almond, Jojoba, or Olive work beautifully)
  
• Add 1/4 tsp Vitamin E oil (to help preserve)
  
• Infuse in a sunny window for 1–2 weeks or in a dark cupboard for 4–6 weeks
  
• Strain and bottle

Use daily after a warm shower, or add a few drops to a bath to soften skin and open the heart.

3. Quick rose ritual for tired nights
Not feeling DIY right now? No stress. Crush a small handful of rose petals and add to a warm bath or foot soak with Epsom salts. It’s the perfect five-minute self-care moment when time (and energy) is low.

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When your body is tense and your heart is weary, reach for Rose.
She’s calming, cooling, and deeply feminine — a plant that reminds us it’s safe to soften.

And if you’d prefer ready-made ritual tools to wrap into your winter routine, explore our rose-infused favourites:

• Rose Dew Facial Mist – a gentle daily toner and energetic reset
• Forbidden Fruit Facial Oil – rich in rose geranium and sea buckthorn for barrier repair and glow
• Sanctuary Room Mist – an aromatherapeutic mist to shift the energy in any space

Because even in the busiest, greyest days of winter — beauty and wellbeing are still within reach.

Amanda x