Rose Absolute

INCI Name

Rosa Damascena Absolute

Botanical Name

Rosa damascena

Rose Absolute (Rosa Damascena Absolute) is a concentrated aromatic extract from rose petals. Rich in fragrant alcohols and terpenes, it delivers skin-soothing, conditioning, and antioxidant properties while lending a luxurious floral scent to formulations.

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Primary Function
Absolute
Add'l Function
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Scent Profile
Floral
Sweet
Rich
Is It Natural?
Natural (Solvent/Alcohol)
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Skin Type Suitability

Mature
Dry
Sensitive
Normal
Combination
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Fragrance, skin conditioning, soothing, antioxidant

Product Type(s):

Serum
Oil
Cream
Lotion
Balm

Typical Usage Range:

0.1–1% in leave-on products; up to 2% in rinse-off formulations

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Supportive Qualities

Traditionally prized for its luxurious fragrance; soothes sensitive and irritated skin, supports hydration, provides antioxidant protection, associated with mood-elevating and calming effects

Primary Components:

Citronellol, geraniol, nerol, phenylethyl alcohol, nonadecane, linalool

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Important to Know

Generally safe; may cause mild sensitization due to natural fragrance allergens (citronellol, geraniol, linalool)

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Solvent extraction (hexane or ethanol) of fresh rose petals

Ensure authentic Rosa damascena absolute (not adulterated); consider organic or sustainably grown sources; solvent residue testing important for cosmetic use

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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.