Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Damask rose

Rose oil is a magical ally in the fight against the signs of time, with its powerful, flowery and bewitching scent. Supporting health, it's also a fabulous oil for energising, with harmonising and aphrodisiac properties. In olfactotherapy and emotional management, it is used in synergies related to heart problems, to help soothe wounds.

Anti-ageing

Anti-ageing

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Food use

    Food use

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Petals

Botanical name

Rosa Damascena

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Franchomme P., Jollois R. Et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois. Bosson L. Et Dietz G. (2004) L'aromathérapie énergétique. Guérir avec l'âme des plantes. Editions Amyris. Baudoux D. (2003) Le Formulaire D'Aromathérapie Pratique pour le Prescripteur et le Conseil Pharmaceutique. Editions Inspir. Baudoux D. (2002) L'Aromathérapie - Se soigner par les huiles essentielles. Editions Amyris. Fairley J. (2008) La beauté au naturel. Editions Marabout. Purchon N. (2001) La bible de l'aromathérapie. Editions Marabout. Wilson.R (2002) Aromatherapy, Essential oils for vibrant health and beauty, Avery edition Pataud A. (2004) La cuisine aux huiles essentielles. Des recettes saines et créatives. Editions Ambre. Baudoux.D (2008), L’aromathérapie, se soigner avec les huiles essentielles, Edition Amyris Maria.D () Making aromatherapy cream & lotion, Storey Publishing Stiens.R () Les meilleures recettes de beauté naturelle, Edition Leduc

Properties

Damask rose essential oil is traditionally used for: Wrinkles, fine lines, depression, low mood, menopause

Beauty

Fragrance

Wellness

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Properties

Damask rose essential oil is renowned for its skincare benefits:

  • Astringent

  • Skin tonic

  • Regenerating, anti-ageing

Uses

  • Wrinkles, skin ageing

  • Dull skin

  • Skin prone to redness

  • Reduces stretch marks

In practice

Regenerating skin care: blend up to 0.01% into your cosmetic preparation.

Precautions

  • Do not use during the first three months of pregnancy.

  • Do not use for prolonged or regular periods without the advice of a therapist.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may present an allergy risk for sensitive individuals when the oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): citronnellol, geraniol, linalool, farnesol, citral (geranial and neral) and, to a lesser extent, eugenol, limonene.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test of your mixture in the crease of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

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Celebrated since ancient times for its beauty and fragrance, the rose is unquestionably the 'queen of flowers '. A symbol of love and beauty, with its majestic yet delicate appearance, varied colours and unique, subtle, intoxicating fragrance, this inimitably charming flower has fascinated gardeners, poets and perfumers alike for centuries.

The Damask rose, now grown mainly in Morocco, Bulgaria and Turkey, is the variety used for essential oil production, as it is the most 'productive ' of all roses.

But it still takes 4 tonnes of petals to obtain 1 kg of essential oil…, making it a rare and precious essence.

Traditionally recognised for its astringent and regenerative properties, the Rose has long been a formidable ally in cosmetics, particularly for the care of tired or mature skin.

What's more, its powerful, subtle fragrance is ideal for harmonising the mind and soothing emotional problems.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Acacia honey and rose sabayon (A. Pataud)

Kitchen

  • 5 egg yolks

  • 100 ml Acacia honey

  • 150 ml sweet white wine

  • Rose essential oil: 1 drop

Directions: Place all the ingredients (except the essential oil) in a large bowl and heat over a bain-marie over a very low heat. Whisk the mixture until thick and frothy. Remove the sabayon from the heat, stir in the essential oil and pour into bowls or ramekins. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a few red fruits and bake au gratin.