Body Care
Topical: For topical use only. Roll on to skin for perfuming and skin care or massage.
Rosa damascena (the Damask Rose) is the species of rose grown and distilled for our Rose essential oil. The rose cuttings are planted in the autumn and are ready to be picked in May or June. Roses prefer sandy, clay-free soil with a sunny, slightly humid climate and mild winters.
The essential oil comes from steam distilling the petals of the flower. The flowers are picked by hand early in the morning and distilled later that same day. It is important to distil rose petals the same day they are harvested to capture a higher volume of oil from the delicate petals.