Rose water
Rose water is a delicate, fragrant floral water made by distilling rose petals. It has been used in British beauty routines for centuries to gently tone, soothe and lightly hydrate skin and hair. A staple in clean and natural skincare, it leaves a subtle rose scent and is loved for its calming feel.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, rose water functions as a mild astringent and soothing agent that helps balance the skin’s pH after cleansing while providing a light layer of hydration. Its natural essential oils and trace compounds give it a pleasant aroma and a calming effect on the skin, making it a popular ingredient in toners, mists, creams and hair products. It is often included to impart fragrance naturally and to enhance the sensory experience of a formula without the need for synthetic additives.
Key benefits
- Gently tones and refreshes skin
- Calms and soothes irritation
- Provides light hydration
- Balances skin pH after cleansing
- Adds natural delicate fragrance
- Suitable for use on hair to add shine and softness
Best for
sensitive skin, dry skin, normal skin, mature skin, redness-prone skin
Where it comes from
Rose water is produced by steam-distilling the petals of various species of rose, most commonly Rosa damascena or Rosa centifolia. The flowers are harvested at peak bloom, usually in late spring to early summer, and the resulting hydrosol captures both the scent and beneficial water-soluble constituents of the petals.
Products with Rose water
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Rose water than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Yardley English Rose Hand Cream 75ml Yardley
- Yardley London English Dahlia Body Scrub 200ml Yardley London