With an exceptional fragrance, Damascus Rose is known for its unrivaled sweetness, both cosmetically and therapeutically. Damask Rose hydrosol is used much more than essential oil, because it is much cheaper and yet very effective. Just like essential oil, it remains the reference for mature skin and in cases of menopause. Many of its uses are also based on its soothing power and its calming benefits, in cases of eczema, for irritated eyes, but also against stress and anxiety. Latin name: Rosa X damascena P. miller. Distilled part: flowers
This article was updated on 16/01/2023nervous rebalancing :
damascus Rose hydrosol calms stress and nervous tension, it has a great action on the emotional sphere and can thus be used in cases of grief, mourning but also in cases of anger.
hormonal rebalancing :
damascus Rose hydrosol is slightly antispasmodic, it is considered a hormonal rebalancing agent without presenting any hormone-like risk. It is able to calm the pain of premenstrual syndrome, hot flashes or excessive sweating.
soothing :
damascus Rose hydrosol helps calm the skin from itching, it is a friend to skin damaged by eczema, redness, pruritus and hives among others.
anti-oxidant :
cosmetic laboratory studies have demonstrated that Damascus Rose hydrosol is capable of limiting the production of ROS (reactivated oxygen species) on keratinocytes, skin cells. It therefore helps protect these cells and limit premature aging of the skin.
anti-inflammatory :
damascus Rose hydrosol helps limit the production of pro-inflammatory molecules on skin cells, and reduces the dilation of blood vessels.
astringent :
clinical studies and in-vitro tests have demonstrated that Damascus Rose hydrosol has effects on the complexion, and on the appearance of the skin in general. Due to its tightening and soothing effect, hydrosol is particularly suitable for dry and mature skin.
aphrodisiac :
slightly aphrodisiac, Damask Rose hydrosol can be used in cases of sexual disorders.
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From 3 months. Through the skin, sprayed on the entire face, or on the affected area.
For adults. Through the skin, for mature skin, spray the following mixture on the skin twice a day:
Source: Zahalka, JP (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrosols and floral waters. Dolphin.
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From 3 months. Orally, add 1 teaspoon of Damask Rose hydrosol in a glass of hot water, to drink before a meal.
From 3 months. Orally, add the following mixture to a glass of water, to drink twice a day before meals:
Source: Falcon M. (2018). Treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrosols. Blood of the Earth.
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From 3 months. Through the skin, spray Damascus Rose hydrosol on the affected areas or apply a compress soaked in hydrosol to the skin.
From 3 years old, except pregnant and breastfeeding women. Dermal, sprayed directly on the areas to be treated, several times a day:
Source: Zahalka, JP (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrosols and floral waters: 100 pathologies treated. -: Dolphin.
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From 3 months. Dermal, sprayed on the entire face, or on the affected area.
For adults. Through the skin, for mature skin, spray the following mixture on the skin twice a day:
Source: Zahalka, JP (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrosols and floral waters. Dolphin.
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From 3 months.
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For adults and teenagers. Orally, add 1 teaspoon of Damascus Rose hydrosol to a glass of water to drink every day, 10 days before the start of your period or drink 1 liter of water daily with a tablespoon of hydrosol.
For adults and teenagers. Orally, one week before your period, and throughout its duration, drink the following mixture twice a day diluted in a glass of water:
Source: Falcon M. (2018). Treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrosols. Blood of the Earth.
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From 3 months.
From 3 months. Orally, add the following mixture to 1 L of water to drink during the day. Renew for 25 days with stopping for 5 days.
Source: Sommerard, JC, & Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide to floral waters and hydrosols. Medici.
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From 3 months. Dermal, sprayed on the entire face, or on the affected area.
From 3 months. Spray, after each diaper change.
Source: Zahalka, JP (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrosols and floral waters: 100 pathologies treated. -: Dolphin.
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For adults. Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of pure water to drink twice a day.
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From 3 months. Through the skin, spray all over the face to relieve eye fatigue, or apply a compress directly to the eyes.
From 3 months. Through the skin, spray the following mixture on the eyelids, or soak compresses to apply to the eyes:
Source: Falcon M. (2018). Treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrosols. Blood of the Earth.
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Publication: Verma, RS, Padalia, RC, Chauhan, A., Singh, A., & Yadav, AK (2011). Volatile constituents of essential oil and rose water of damask rose (Rosa damascenaMill.) cultivars from North Indian hills. Natural Product Research, 25(17), 1577–1584. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2010.520162
Publication: Moein, M., Zarshenas, MM, & Delnavaz, S. (2014). Chemical composition analysis of rose water samples from Iran. Pharmaceutical Biology, 52(10), 1358–1361. https://doi.org/10.3109/13880209.2014.885062
Publication: Boskabady, H., Shafei, M.N., Saberi, Z., & Amini, S. (2011). Pharmacological Effects of Rosa Damascena. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.22038/ijbms.2011.5018
Work : Faucon, M., & Canac, P. (2018). Treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy, hydrosols (1st ed.). Paris: Ed. Blood of the Earth.
Work : Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide to floral waters and hydrosols. Paris: Ed. Medici.
Work : Zahalka, J.P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrosols and floral waters: 100 pathologies treated. -: Dolphin.