Rose essential oil is steam distilled from the fresh flower petals of the Rosa damascena , the rose.
A few of Rose Essential Oil's qualities are as follows:
- has anti-bacterial, anti-depressant, anti-septic, aphrodisiac, astringent, emollient and sedative properties.
- is beneficial for broken capillaries, depression, dry skin, eczema, frigidity, headache, impotence, insomnia, mature complexions, nervous tension, scarring, sensitive skin and wrinkles.
- often used as a fragrance component in soaps.
- is a orange-red color and has a sweet floral scent.
- non-toxic and non-sensitizing.
- blends nicely with bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, neroli, patchouli, petitgrain, rosewood, sandalwood, sweet orange, spices, ylang ylang and vetiver.
This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.