Dried Rose Petals

INCI Name

Rosa Canina Flower

Botanical Name

Rosa canina L.

Dried Rosa canina petals offer mild astringent, antioxidant, and aromatic benefits. Commonly used in masks, toners, mists, and soaks for gentle toning and skin conditioning. CIR indicates Rosa canina flower/derived ingredients are safe as used when formulated to avoid irritation and sensitization.

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Primary Function
Botanical Extract
Add'l Function
Antioxidant
Active
Scent Profile
Floral
Mildly Sweet
Fresh
Is It Natural?
100% Natural
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Skin Type Suitability

All
Sensitive
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Typical Product Use

Fragrance (masking), skin-conditioning, mild astringent, antioxidant, gentle abrasive

Product Type(s):

Mask
Scrub
Soak
Toner
Mist
General Use

Typical Usage Range:

0.5-5% in dry blends; infusions q.s. to phase (formulate to be non-irritating)

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Supportive Qualities

Soothes and tones; antioxidant support; aromatic bath/soak; gentle mask additive

Primary Components:

Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol); phenolic acids (gallic, ellagic); tannins; trace volatiles (citronellol, geraniol, nerol, phenethyl alcohol)

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Important to Know

Potential allergy to natural fragrance allergens (citronellol, geraniol, linalool); patch test advised; avoid if Rosaceae allergy

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Air- or shade-dried; infusion

Cosmetic-/food-grade; organic preferred; well-dried vibrant petals; minimal contaminants; store airtight away from light/moisture

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.