Roses are beautiful and they can bring you beauty as well! Rose essential oil – not to be confused with rose water – has long been admired for its fragrant health and beauty benefits. The essential oil of rose is extracted by steam distillation of fresh Rosa Damascena or the Damascus Rose as it’s commonly called.
Rosa Centifola is also noteworthy, as it comes from Bulgaria and can be found in some of their most popular and expensive beauty products.
It is said that it takes overs 10,000 rose blossoms as they are blooming at dawn to produce just 1 oz of rose oil. This is why it is so expensive. However, you only need a small amount because it is one of the most concentrated essential oils out there and it reaps a slew of benefits, including the seven below.
Antibacterial
Rose oil and water a great at cleansing the skin, and therefore are well known for acne treatment.
Anti-inflammatory
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Swollen? Suffer from rosacea, psoriasis, acne or eczema? Rose oil can actually reduce your inflammation and help calm the skin. This is why rose oil is often found in calming face masks.
Antioxidants
Rose oil provides a substantial amount of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant for the skin. It helps to protect and repair skin, especially skin that gets a lot of sun rays!
Moisturizing
Rose oil’s emoillient properties makes it a great light moisturizer, as it is very similar to the natural oil your skin produces. The sugars in the petals from the plant make the oil soothing.
Heals Wounds
Topically applying rose oil to wounds helps to protect them from becoming septic and developing infections. But, studies also show that simply inhaling rose oil can help heal wounds by lowering cortisol (“the stress hormone”) in the body.
Aromatherapy
Light but sweet, rose oil is amazing for aromatherapy. Studies show rose oil is an effect antidepressant Rose oil has been shown to be an effective antidepressant.
Toning
Rose oil is great as an astringent that won’t dry the skin. It smooths the skin and tightens your pores, leaving your complexion clear and bright.
