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: Native to the Middle East (Iran). Now 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: 2-phenylethanol, citronellol, nerol, linalool, geraniol, eugenol, rose oxide, 4-terpineol, alpha-terpineol, neral, geranyl acetate, methyl eugenol.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid; Colour: Colourless to pale yellow; Scent: Distinctive, floral, fresh and subtle.
Physical properties: pH: 3.0–6.0; Density: 0.99–1.01g/ cm3; Insoluble in oil; Refractive index: 1.330–1.340.
Concerns: Astringent, tones, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, refreshes, soothes, moisturises, fragrant, regenerates.
Effect: All skin typologies, especially mature skin, fragile and irritated skin, and reactive skin prone to redness; All hair typologies, 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.