Rose- The Queen of Flowers

It is great, that here in the Middle East, we can easily buy rose water in a cosmetic store, spas, and even supermarkets. It is widely used in cooking, beauty, and medicine. It is used to treat acne, it is added to the tea to calm a sore throat and also often added to the bath for luxurious aromatherapy experience in spas. Rose water is a great skin tonic, which also calms the skin. It is often used after eyebrow threading and face hair removal.

However, rose water is a very mild product, as it is a by-product of attar of rose production, the process of which involves steam-distilling the crushed rose petals. The result is powerfully concentrated essential rose oil (attar), which is quite toxic, so shall be used with care, and added to cosmetic products in strict proportions (like any essential oil) Only the tiniest amount is needed. The most precious attar is from Rosa Damascena (Damask rose), which is regarded to be more precious than gold. This flower is renowned for its fine fragrance. It is widely used in perfumery, but apart from this, it has many pharmacological properties.

So how can our skin benefit from rose water and rose essential oil, and generally from skin care products containing these above-mentioned ingredients?

The answer is:

Rose essential oil packs a powerful punch!

Good news is that this oil is good for any skin type! It is so versatile.

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REN- Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish

Living Nature- Radiance Night Oil

Shiffa- Rose Bliss Balm

Sensitive skin will benefit from products containing rose oil a lot, as the oil has a calming and relaxing effect, also it has an astringent effect on capillaries, which means it reduces the size of capilleries, and pores.

It is great for dry and for mature skin, as rose oil has moisturizing benefits and packed with antioxidants.

It is great for oily and acne prone skin as it has great antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Rose essential oil generally promotes inner relaxation, balance, and sleep. If you currently experiencing stress or depression, get yourself pampered with a rose bath!

We suggest to take 4 tablespoons of base carrier oil like almond oil, jojoba oil or sunflower oil. Add 20 drops of pure rose essential oil and mix it. Add the mixture to your bath!

If you would like to experience unparalleled luxury and treat yourself to the most indulgent rose bath you have ever known- at home, try 1001 Roses Luxury Milk Bath by Shiffa! Add 2 tablespoons in your bath and mix well. The smell of rose will fill your bathroom, and it softens the water! It is made of both Rosa Damascena and Rosa Centifolia petals, it contains goat milk, which has an amazing softening effect on the skin.

Enjoy your Rose Experience!