Benefits of Rose for the Skin

The rose, a timeless and beloved flower, holds many symbolic meanings amongst many cultures.  Roses have been grown for their fragrance, beauty, and healing properties since ancient times. This "Queen of Flowers" has medicinal and cultural purposes dating as far back as the 7th century in the Middle East and for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine practices. Roses have a long history within ancient Greek, Roman, and Persian cultures where it was used within apothecary, cooking, and more. It has been used topically for skin health since at least 1200 B.C. 

Medicinally, the rose is an astringent meaning it tones and tightens skin. This is why the extract is so useful in beauty products. Roses are packed with antioxidants- like vitamin c-, have anti-inflammatory benefits, and hold antibacterial properties.

These particular antioxidants help to strengthen skin cells, which in turn, can help regenerate skin tissues. On top of this, the antioxidants in roses work to neutralize free radicals, which can provide anti-aging benefits to the skin as well.

One of nature's gifts to the beauty world, the rose is a skin ally in so many ways.  As you look through our skincare offering here at DANO, you will see many products with rose as the main healing ingredient or as a companion ingredient.  Some come in the form of topical essential oils, water, or petals, and others in the form of rose tea and petal tea.  Each equally beneficial and healing to the skin.

There are two different types of rose oil one will find in there skincare – rose oil from the petal and rosehip oil, made from the fruit or hip of the plant. They have a lot of very similar benefits, but there are a few differences.  

Rose water and rose oils are packed with vitamin A and C, which can help with aging skins. Apart from smoothing the appearance of wrinkles, these vitamins help to reduce the look of age spots on the skin and aid with collagen production. Rose oil can help to brighten the complexion and give skin a healthy glow. The Anti-inflammatory benefits help to reduce redness on the skin. Part of its moisturizing properties also aid in soothing redness and irritation in the skin. 

While rose essential oil and rose water are both derived from rose petals, rose hip seed oil is actually from the small fruits that appear on the rose plants, which are a natural source of retinol. Rose hip oil, apart from being great for anti-aging, the combination of antioxidants and fatty acids in rose hip oil make it beneficial for soothing skin inflammation, including eczema.

Rosehip Oil: Often used as a carrier oil for essential oils, rosehip oil is ultra-hydrating and an essential for anyone looking to brighten their skin, fade dark spots and clear up acne scarring as it is naturally rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. It contains vitamin E, which is a superhero antioxidant that brings down inflammation, so if you are prone to rosacea or are trying to soothe a sunburn, rosehip oil is a must. 

Rose Oil: Besides being an aphrodisiac, rose oil is incredibly healing and helps the skin retain its elasticity, which can fade as you mature. Rose oil is a godsend for mature skin as it boosts cell renewal, which helps to keep the skin youthful and smooth. It is also a great treatment for acne as rose oil is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, which help to kill bacteria on the surface of the skin and take down the redness that usually comes with acne.

Rose Water:  Is a natural toner that helps the skin to balance its pH and tone when it is affected by pollution and other free radicals. The water also has calming effects that can cool the skin, making it ideal for use after sun exposure or during hot weather. Rose water can be applied as a toner before moisturizing, or it can be mixed with a moisturizer to create a custom blend. The anti-inflammatory effects of rose water make it ideal for use on sensitive skin. It is also a natural antioxidant, which helps to protect the skin from free radicals and harmful UV radiation.

The take home: Roses are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can nourish and revitalize skin of all types.  If you want healthy, beautiful skin, we highly recommend adding rose-based products to your daily skincare routine.

Check out our natural & organic rose skincare product offering here.