Rosa Damascena (Damask Rose Absolute) Flower Oil

Rosa damascena, commonly known as Damask rose or Rose of Damascus, is a flowering plant that is highly regarded for its fragrant and therapeutic properties. The essential oil extracted from the petals of Rosa damascena is widely used in skincare for its numerous skin benefits.

Here are some of the skin benefits associated with Rosa damascena:

1. Moisturising and Hydrating: Rosa damascena oil has excellent emollient properties, helping to moisturize and hydrate the skin. It can improve skin texture, smoothness, and overall hydration levels.

2. Soothing and Calming: The natural fragrance of Rosa damascena oil has a calming and soothing effect on the skin and the senses. It can help alleviate redness, irritation, and inflammation, making it suitable for sensitive or irritated skin.

3. Antioxidant Protection: Rosa damascena oil is rich in antioxidants, including flavonoids and phenolic compounds. These antioxidants help protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental factors, reducing signs of aging and promoting a more youthful appearance.

4. Anti-inflammatory Effects: The oil derived from Rosa damascena possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce inflammation and redness associated with various skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and eczema.

5. Aromatherapeutic Benefits: In addition to its skincare benefits, the aroma of Rosa damascena oil is widely used in aromatherapy for its calming and uplifting effects on mood and emotional well-being.

It's important to note that some individuals may be sensitive to oils like Rosa damascena, so it's recommended to perform a patch test and in the unlikely even that irritation occurs, consult with a dermatologist or skincare professional. 

Poetry Skincare has followed IFRA Guidelines in regard to percentage usage to ensure safety standards have been met.

Research in the field of Cosmetology has proven the effect of Rosa damascena in rehydrating skin, reducing scars and stretches, acne management, lowering skin pigmentation, delaying wrinkling and is recommended as a skin vitalising agent thus helping soothe skin, minimize pores, and reduce fine lines.

 References:

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Rosa damascena as holy ancient herb with novel applications, Author links open overlay panelMohaddese Mahboubi

Rosa Damascene Mill. (Rose): A versatile herb in cosmetology Yasmeen Ahmed 1 , S.Shakir Jamil 2 , Ayshah Hashimi 1 , Mantasha Binth Siraj 1 , Umar Jahangir 3 1MD Scholars, 2Professor, 3Assistant Professor, Department of Moalajat, School of Unani Medicine Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India

A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors Romain Duroux,^1,* Anne Mandeau,¹ Gaelle Guiraudie-Capraz,² Yannick Quesnel,³ and Estelle Loing⁴