INCI Name
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Botanical Name
Rosa damascena
Rose Hydrosol (Rosa Damascena Flower Water) is the delicate distillate produced during rose essential oil extraction. It is valued for its hydrating, soothing, and toning properties, making it ideal for sensitive and mature skin in toners, mists, and lotions.
Skin conditioning, soothing, fragrance, toning
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
Up to 100% (as toner or water phase in formulations
Gently hydrates and tones skin, reduces redness, calms irritation, supports barrier function; traditionally used in Middle Eastern and South Asian skincare rituals for its refreshing and balancing properties
Primary Components:
Trace amounts of citronellol, geraniol, nerol, linalool, phenylethyl alcohol in water base
Generally safe; possible mild sensitivity in extremely reactive skin
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation (aqueous distillate by-product)
Use preservative-free, fresh hydrosol stored in dark glass; refrigerate to extend shelf life; ensure authentic distillation (not reconstituted rose water
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Rose Hydrosol
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