Damask Rose (Rosa damascena) Essential Oil

Distilled Part: Flowers

Extraction: Steam distillation

Oil Characteristics: Clear or solid liquid, depending on temperature. Slightly yellow in colour. Strong characteristic smell of rose.

Energetic and Emotional Effect: Rose is the heart chakra oil. It is the center of love (for a person or universal love). Feminity is represented by gentleness, grace and beauty of the rose while the thorns reflect masculinity by their force and protection. Male and female energies are then well balanced. The rose allows experimenting unconditional and true love.

Culinary
Rose essential oil can be incorporated in food preparation (recommended dosages must be respected).

Main culinary agreements: honeys, jellies, vinegars, cakes, jams, pancakes, soufflés, teas, drinks, fruits, creams.

Perfumery
In view of its high cost, it is more appropriate to use the rose as a perfume to apply on skin instead of diffusion.

Skincare
Incorporated into an unscented cream, rose essential oil can treat dry skins and prevent the appearance of wrinkles (it helps regenerate tissues).

Rose oil recipe for facial care (perfect anti-wrinkles treatment for all types of skin):

50ml organic argan oil, 2 drops of rose EO

Put a few drops on the face, eye skin contour and neck. Leave to penetrate without rubbing.

Recipe taken from Huiles essentielles pour la cuisine et le bien-être, Mélinda Wilson

Synergy
Heart and bottom notes, it blends naturally with other flowers.

Safety data: Because of its skin tolerance, the rose is a major essential oil for skin care. It can be used pure or diluted (test your skin reaction before first use).

Contraindications: No contraindication known under normal physiological doses.