Product Overview
Direct Answer: Boots Glycerin and Rosewater is a cooling, refreshing toner and moisturiser that softens and moisturises the skin. Applied to the face, neck or hands with cotton wool, it combines glycerin with a light rose fragrance for a fresh, non-greasy finish. It is lanolin-free, dermatologically tested and made in the UK.
Part of the long-running Boots Traditional Skin Care range, this 200 ml lotion tones and moisturises in one lightweight step. Its watery, fast-drying texture suits daily use and leaves a clean, refreshed feel, making it a familiar choice for normal, combination and oily skin.
What Is Boots Glycerin and Rosewater?
Boots Glycerin and Rosewater is a traditional skincare toner and moisturiser for the face, neck and hands. Part of the Boots Traditional Skin Care range, it is formulated by Boots Skin Care Specialists from traditional ingredients and applied with cotton wool. It is a cosmetic for external use only, not a supplement or medicine.
What Does Boots Glycerin and Rosewater Do?
Boots Glycerin and Rosewater softens, moisturises, tones and refreshes the skin. The label describes it as a cooling, refreshing beautifier: glycerin helps moisturise while the rose element gives a fresh, lightly scented finish. It is designed for everyday use after cleansing, leaving skin feeling clean and soft.
How Does Boots Glycerin and Rosewater Work?
Glycerin is a humectant that helps the skin hold moisture, keeping it soft after use. A light fragrance and rose flower oil give the cooling, refreshing feel the range is known for, while a small amount of alcohol helps the lotion dry quickly to a clean, non-greasy finish. The remaining ingredients help keep the formula stable for daily use.
What Are the Benefits of Boots Glycerin and Rosewater?
Boots Glycerin and Rosewater softens, moisturises and tones in one lightweight step, with a fresh finish that suits daily use. The main benefits, in line with the product’s label, are set out below.
- Softens and moisturises — glycerin helps skin feel soft and moisturised.
- Tones and refreshes — leaves a cooling, refreshed finish after cleansing.
- Lightweight and non-greasy — quick-drying texture that suits skin which dislikes heavy creams, including oily and combination skin.
- Lanolin-free and dermatologically tested.
- Authentic UK product — from Boots, a longstanding UK health and beauty brand.
Key Ingredients in Boots Glycerin and Rosewater
The full ingredient list, as printed on the bottle, is: Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Eugenaria caryophyllus leaf oil, Rosa damascena flower oil. A short, plain-language guide to the main ingredients follows.
- Glycerin — a humectant that helps the skin hold moisture; the main moisturising ingredient.
- Rosa damascena flower oil & Parfum — give the lotion its rose character and light fragrance.
- Eugenaria caryophyllus leaf oil (clove leaf oil) — a plant-based aromatic ingredient.
- Isopropyl alcohol — helps the lotion spread and dry quickly to a non-greasy finish.
- Methylparaben — preservative that helps keep the product fresh.
- Citric acid & Sodium citrate — help keep the formula stable.
How Do You Use Boots Glycerin and Rosewater?
Apply Boots Glycerin and Rosewater to the face, neck or hands using cotton wool, following the label directions. Use after cleansing to tone and refresh, then follow with a moisturiser or skin cream if you wish. For a regular routine, use morning and evening.
- Face — sweep across clean skin with cotton wool.
- Neck — smooth over the neck to refresh.
- Hands — dab on to soften.
- Follow up — may be followed by a moisturiser or skin cream.
Who Is Boots Glycerin and Rosewater For?
Boots Glycerin and Rosewater suits people who want a simple, lightweight toner and moisturiser for daily use. Its non-greasy finish works well for normal, combination and oily skin. Those with very dry skin may prefer to follow it with a richer cream, and fragrance- or alcohol-sensitive skin should patch-test first.
Who Should Avoid or Check First?
The formula contains fragrance, isopropyl alcohol and aromatic oils, so some people should patch-test or check the ingredients before regular use.
- Fragrance sensitivity — contains parfum, clove leaf oil and rose flower oil.
- Alcohol sensitivity — contains isopropyl alcohol, which may feel drying on dry skin.
- Preservative sensitivity — contains methylparaben.
- Known allergies — review the full ingredient list before use.
- Eye area — avoid contact with the eyes; rinse well with water if product enters the eyes.
What This Product Does Not Do
Boots Glycerin and Rosewater is a cosmetic for external use only. It is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Storage and Safety
Store Boots Glycerin and Rosewater correctly to keep it fresh and use it safely.
- Store in a cool place — away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Reseal after use — close the cap tightly to prevent contamination.
- Avoid eye contact — rinse well with water if product enters the eyes.
- Use within 24 months of opening — in line with the 24M symbol on the bottle.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Authenticity and What You Will Receive
Boots Glycerin and Rosewater is supplied as a 200 ml bottle. Recs-Medix sources from authorised distributors so that you receive a genuine Boots product. Please note that Boots may update its packaging from time to time, so the label design may vary slightly from the images shown.
Why Buy From Recs-Medix?
Recs-Medix delivers authentic health and beauty products with clear policies and reliable service, for customers in Nigeria and abroad.
- Authentic sourcing from authorised distributors.
- Physical stores in Lagos, Abuja and Jos.
- Nationwide delivery in Nigeria, plus DHL Express international shipping to the USA, UK, Canada, EU and Australia, typically within 3–7 business days.
- Customer support before and after purchase.
- Clear returns and refund policy.
Related Links
- Explore the Boots brand products page.
- Browse the Beauty & Personal Care category.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boots Glycerin and Rosewater
What does Boots Glycerin and Rosewater do?
It softens, moisturises, tones and refreshes the skin. Glycerin helps moisturise while the rose element leaves a cooling, fresh finish, keeping the face, neck and hands feeling clean and soft after use.
How do you use Boots Glycerin and Rosewater?
Apply to the face, neck or hands with cotton wool after cleansing, then follow with a moisturiser or skin cream if you wish. Use morning and evening as part of your daily routine.
Is Boots Glycerin and Rosewater good for oily skin?
Yes. Its lightweight, quick-drying and non-greasy texture suits oily and combination skin that finds heavy creams uncomfortable. Those with very dry skin may prefer to follow it with a richer moisturiser.
Is Boots Glycerin and Rosewater suitable for sensitive skin?
It is dermatologically tested and lanolin-free, but it contains parfum, isopropyl alcohol and methylparaben. Anyone with related sensitivities should review the ingredients and patch-test before regular use.
What are the ingredients in Boots Glycerin and Rosewater?
Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Eugenaria caryophyllus leaf oil and Rosa damascena flower oil. The formula is lanolin-free.
Where can I buy it and do you ship internationally?
You can buy it from Recs-Medix online or in-store in Lagos, Abuja and Jos. We deliver nationwide across Nigeria and ship internationally by DHL Express to the USA, UK, Canada, EU and Australia, typically within 3–7 business days with tracking.
Disclaimer: This is a cosmetic product for external use only and is not a food. It is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Avoid contact with the eyes. Patch-test before first use and discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
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