Turkish Rose
Turkish Rose is a luxurious floral extract prized in British skincare for its delicate, classic rose scent and soothing properties. Derived from the petals of the Rosa damascena flower, it is commonly found in creams, serums, toners and face mists for its ability to gently comfort and fragrance the skin.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare Turkish Rose is typically used as a floral water, absolute or essential oil. It helps to tone and refresh the skin while imparting a soft, romantic fragrance that lingers beautifully. Its natural compounds work to soothe and calm the complexion, making it a favourite ingredient in gentle, sensorial formulations that leave skin feeling soft, balanced and delicately scented.
Key benefits
- Gently tones and refreshes the skin
- Provides a delicate, romantic natural fragrance
- Helps calm and soothe the complexion
- Leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable
- Suitable for use in hydrating mists and creams
- Adds a luxurious sensory experience to products
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, normal skin, mature skin
Where it comes from
Turkish Rose comes from the petals of the Rosa damascena, a fragrant shrub cultivated for centuries in the Isparta region of Turkey. The flowers are steam-distilled to produce rose otto or rose water, both highly valued in cosmetics.
Products with Turkish Rose
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Turkish Rose than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.