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Centifolia Rose Hydrosol
Commonly known as:
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water (I.N.C.I.), May Rose Hydrosol, Centifolia Rose Flower Water.
Botanical name:
Rosa centifolia.
Extraction process:
Distillation by steam stripping.
Family:
Rosacea.
Part of the plant extracted:
Flowers.
Location:
Bulgaria, France (Grasse), North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia).
Flowering:
From the end of spring to summer (depending on the climate, from the end of April until July).
Provenance, origin:
Morocco.
Phytochemical composition:
2-phenylethanol, rose oxide, geranial, citronellol, benzyl alcohol, jasmone, farnesol, 2-phenethyl acetate, methyl eugeno, essential fatty acids, vitamin A and E, polyphenols (terpenes, anthocyanins, flavonoids), glycosides.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Clear liquid; Colour: Colourless; Scent: Floral, subtle, with sweet notes.
Physical characteristics:
pH: 4.5 - 6.0; Insoluble in oil.
Benefits:
Astringent, toning, purifying, softening, refreshing, soothing, fragrant.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly mature skin, and those prone to redness and allergies.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (toning lotions, face serums, moisturising creams, eye contour treatments, care masks, cleansing foams/gels/lotions, make-up removal milks, lip protective creams, mists); Body Care (shower creams, hand creams, body exfoliating jellies, balms, moisturising body milks); Hair Care (mists).
Preservation Method
6 months of preservation after opening. This product is sensitive and should be stored in the refrigerator. If you notice a change in appearance or smell, cease using your hydrosol.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The centifolia rose hydrosol does not have any contraindications. It can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women as well as children. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Find out more
Also known as the hundred-petaled rose, the highly fragrant centifolia rose is the source of a hydrosol recognised for its soothing properties. Rich in tannins, the centifolia rose hydrosol is attributed with a mildly astringent action, tightening dilated pores and thus contributing to refining the skin's texture.
