Commonly known as: Rosa Damascena Flower Water (I.N.C.I.), Damascus rose floral water, Old rose, Bulgarian rose, Rose water, Prophet Mohammed flower, Gole mohammadi, Damascus rose hydrosol.
Botanical name: Rosa x damascena Miller.
Extraction process: Steam distillation.
Family: Rosaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Flowers.
Cultivation area, origin: ative to the Middle East (Iran). Nowadays cultivated all over the world, especially in Iran, Europe, Bulgaria, Morocco, Turkey and India.
Blooming: From June to September.
Origin, provenance: Turkey, Iran, Bulgaria, Morocco.
Phytochemical composition: phenylethanol, citronellol, nerol, linalool, geraniol, eugenol, rose oxide, 4-terpineol, alpha-terpineol, geraniol, neral, geranyl acetate, methylugenol. Organoleptic properties: Appearance: Clear mobile liquid; Color: Colorless to pale yellow; Odor: Characteristic, flowery, fresh and subtle.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear mobile liquid; Color: Colorless to pale yellow; Odor: Characteristic, flowery, fresh and subtle.
Physical properties: pH : 3,0 - 6,0 ; Density : 0,99 - 1,01 g/cm3 ; Insoluble in oil ; Refractive index : 1,330 - 1,340.
Concerns: Astringent, toning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, refreshing, soothing, moisturizing, fragrant, regenerating.
Effect: All skin types, especially mature skin, fragile and irritated skin, reactive skin and skin prone to redness; All hair types, especially irritated and sensitive scalps.
Face care (masks, make-up removers, face creams, micellar waters, serums, cleansing gels/lotions, two-phase make-up removers, micellar mists, tonic lotions, scrubs, lip creams, eye care); Body care (hand and foot creams, lotions, milks, body balms); Hair care (shampoos); Hygiene (shower cream, deodorants).
Store in a cool, dry place in an amber bottle, away from heat, direct sunlight and air.
The hydrosol of Damask rose does not present any contra-indications. It can be used by pregnant and/or breast-feeding women, as well as children. Avoid contact with eyes.