Botanical Extract

Rosa Damascena Extract

Damask rose extract (Rosa damascena) — one of the most prestigious cosmetic ingredients with a millennia-old tradition. Rich in antioxidants (gallic acid, quercetin), essential oils, and rose water. Moisturizes, soothes, brightens the tone, and provides a luxurious aroma.

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Comedogenic Rating

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Irritation Potential

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What is it?

Rosa Damascena Flower Extract or Rosa Damascena Water (INCI: Rosa Damascena Flower Extract / Rosa Damascena Flower Water) — aqueous or hydroglycolic extract of petals. Forms: Rose Water (rose water, hydrolate) — a by-product of essential oil distillation; Rose Extract — concentrated polyphenolic extract; Rose Hip Oil — oil from rose hips (various types). Key components: tannins (gallotannins, ellagitannins); flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, isoquercetin); phenolic acids (gallic, ferulic, chlorogenic); essential oil (geraniol, citronellol, nerol, eugenol); anthocyanins; pectins.

Luxury and prestige facial products, toners, and micellar waters, soothing products for sensitive skin, anti-aging serums and creams.

Key Benefits

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Powerful polyphenolic antioxidant complex

Rosa damascena contains one of the richest polyphenolic profiles among floral extracts: gallotannins, ellagitannins, quercetin, kaempferol. Antioxidant activity: inhibition of lipid peroxidation, neutralization of ROS. Quercetin: inhibition of tyrosinase (brightening tone) + anti-inflammatory action through NF-kB. Ellagic acid (from ellagitannins): brightening + collagen protection. Protection against photo-aging. Synergy of polyphenols with essential oil for a comprehensive antioxidant effect.

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Soothing and anti-inflammatory action

Rose water (Rosa damascena hydrolat) — a classic remedy for soothing irritated skin. Mechanism: flavonoids inhibit COX-2 → reduction of prostaglandins; tannins reduce vascular permeability → reduction of swelling. Clinical data: geraniol and citronellol from essential oil demonstrate anti-inflammatory activity. Reduction of redness in rosacea. Toning effect: pore tightening, improved microcirculation. Rose water is especially effective for irritations and after sun exposure.

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Moisturizing, softening, and brightening tone

Pectins from Rosa damascena: moisturizing through moisture retention (film-forming). Glycerin and polyols in hydrolat: humectant effect. Brightening tone: quercetin + ellagic acid — dual inhibitor of tyrosinase. Rose water pH ~5.5: close to the skin's acid mantle → gentle toning without disrupting balance. Traditional use as a toner/refresher in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cosmetics for millennia. Aroma: natural luxurious scent without synthetic perfumes.

Suitable for

Sensitive and irritated skinMature skinAll skin types

Main Actions

✓ Antioxidant protection with polyphenols✓ Soothing and anti-inflammatory action✓ Moisturizing and toning

Rosa Damascena: quality and authenticity

The quality of rosa damascena extract critically depends on the origin and method of extraction. Bulgarian and Turkish roses — the highest quality essential oil. Rose water (hydrolat): spoils quickly without preservatives — check the expiration date. Essential oil of Rosa damascena: one of the most expensive — 1 kg = ~4000-7000 USD (5 tons of petals). In mass cosmetics, synthetic "rose" fragrance is usually not a true extract. INCI: Rosa Damascena Flower Extract or Rosa Damascena Flower Water. Recommended concentrations: 1-10% extract, 10-100% hydrolat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rosa Damascena Extract do for skin?

Luxury and prestige facial products, toners, and micellar waters, soothing products for sensitive skin, anti-aging serums and creams.

Who should use Rosa Damascena Extract?

Rosa Damascena Extract is suitable for: Sensitive and irritated skin, Mature skin, All skin types.

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