All the virtues of rose in cosmetics

The queen of flowers, refined and delicate, the rose is renowned as much for its fragrance and beauty as for its many virtues. An essential raw material for cosmetics, it has multiple benefits for hair, thanks to its powerful active ingredients. Anti-ageing, moisturizing, soothing, purifying, invigorating, its qualities are numerous for all ages!

A little history

The oldest flower known to mankind, the rose is thought to have originated in Persia. There are a great many varieties of rose, but the best known for their benefits are the Damask rose (Rosa damascena), also known as the "Queen of Roses", and the Provins rose (Rosa gallica), which are the most widely used in cosmetics. The Damask rose is also known as the Queen of Roses. Legend has it that the philosopher and physician Avicenna produced the first essential rose oil in the 11th century. It is subsequently used as a tonic for tired people.

Rose essential oil

Rose essential oil (in general, and in particular the one we use in the formulation of our DAMASCENA Regenerating Rose collection) is obtained by steam distillation of the flower petals using a still. After this process, the essential oil separates from the distillation water and rises to the surface in the tank at the alembic outlet. The essential oil is then recovered, along with the rose hydrosol, known as Eau Florale.

The benefits of rose in cosmetics

Rose has numerous active ingredients and properties to suit all skin types.

It is soothing.

For sensitive skin prone to tightness, it protects the epidermis from everyday external aggressors such as pollution, wind and cold. It relieves inflammation, heals and calms redness.

It is moisturizing.

For dry and mature skin, it has softening and regenerating properties. It also improves skin comfort and elasticity. Rose smoothes features and deeply revitalizes.

It is anti-aging.

Its antioxidant benefits act against skin aging. Rose firms the epidermis and fights the appearance of wrinkles. In fact, rose promotes collagen synthesis, helping to keep the epidermis supple.

It is purifying/sanitizing.

For combination to oily skin, its active ingredients limit excess sebum to prevent shine, and tighten the skin's pores without drying it out. Skin texture is refined and the complexion illuminated.

It is invigorating.

Rose gives you a healthy glow! It revives radiance with an anti-fatigue action! There's nothing better than starting the day with a rose routine!

The collection Rejuvenating Rose

Embodying beauty and well-being, sublimated by master perfumers from Grasse, our Rejuvenating Rose collection draws all its richness from the heart of plants, thanks to essential oils, and gently introduces you to the science of aromatherapy. Discover our natural rose-scented cosmetics and adopt a daily beauty routine adapted to your skin.

We love and adore roses! It's one of the world's best-known flowers! In addition to symbolizing love, tenderness and femininity, its benefits for the skin are well proven. If you haven't already done so, discover our Rose collection, with its unmistakable fragrance, its freshness and its magical properties, for a body routine that does you good!