A fragrant water that is leftover after the steam distillation of Damask rose petals. During this process, the essential oil floats to the surface of the water and is collected. The leftover water has a fresh, rosy scent.
Functions
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Overview
Rosa damascena flower water is a fragrant water that is leftover during the process of steam distillation of rose petals from rosa damascena – the Damask rose.
During the steam distillation of the rose petals, the essential oil floats to the surface of the water and is collected. The leftover water contains rose essential oil in minuscule amounts, and so the fragrance is very subtle. It can be re-distilled to obtain a more precious oil, or it can be used as is.
Rosewater is used to flavor sweets, cakes, and syrups and is an important ingredient in skincare. It provides the product with a fresh, rosy scent and is often used in soaps, creams, and toning waters.
Read more about Damask rose essential oil here: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.
