Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, also known as rose floral water or rose hydrosol, is a gentle, fragrant ingredient distilled from the petals of the Damask rose. It is widely used in UK skincare and beauty products for its delicate rose scent and soothing properties, making it a favourite in toners, mists, creams and serums.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Rosa Damascena Flower Water functions primarily as a natural fragrance component, skin-conditioning agent and mild astringent. It helps to refresh and tone the skin while providing a light, pleasant aroma that enhances the sensory experience of a product. Because it is a hydrosol, it also contributes a small amount of water-soluble rose constituents that can help maintain the skin’s moisture balance without the heaviness of oils.
Key benefits
- Gently tones and refreshes the skin
- Provides a delicate natural rose fragrance
- Helps soothe and calm appearance of redness
- Lightly hydrates without greasiness
- Suitable for use around the delicate eye area
- Adds a luxurious feel to facial mists and toners
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, normal skin, mature skin, redness-prone skin
Where it comes from
Rosa Damascena Flower Water is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh petals of the Damask rose (Rosa damascena), a fragrant flowering shrub traditionally cultivated in Bulgaria, Turkey and Morocco.