Damask Rose Hydrosol: benefits and uses in cosmetics and natural health

With its exceptional fragrance, Damask Rose is known for its unparalleled sweetness, both cosmetically and therapeutically. Damask Rose hydrosol is much more widely used than essential oil, as it is much less expensive and yet very effective. Like the essential oil, it remains the reference for mature skin and in case of menopause. Many of its uses are also based on its soothing power and its calming benefits, in case of eczema, for irritated eyes, but also against stress and anxiety. Latin name: Rosa X damascena P. miller. Distilled part: flowers

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Who can use it?

Adults and Teens Children under 6 years old Pregnant and nursing women Babies under 3 years old

Main properties

  • Nervous balancer : Damask 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 balancer : Damask Rose hydrosol is slightly antispasmodic, it is considered a hormonal balancer without presenting any hormone-like risk. It is able to calm the pain of premenstrual syndrome, hot flashes or excessive sweating.
  • soothing : Damask Rose hydrosol allows to calm the skin of its itching, it is the friend of the skins damaged by eczema, redness, pruritus and urticaria among others.
  • anti-oxidant : cosmetic laboratory studies have shown that Damask Rose hydrosol is able to limit the production of ROS (reactiv oxygen species) on keratinocytes, the cells of the skin. It therefore helps protect these cells and limit premature skin aging.
  • anti-inflammatory : Damask Rose hydrosol helps limit the production of pro-inflammatory molecules on the skin cells, and decrease the dilation of blood vessels.
  • astringent : clinical studies and in-vitro tests have demonstrated that Damask Rose hydrosol has effects on the complexion, and on the appearance of the skin in general. Because of its tensing and soothing effect, the hydrosol is particularly suitable for dry and mature skin.
  • aphrodisiac : slightly aphrodisiac, the hydrolate of Damask Rose can be used in case of sexuality disorders.

For the Mature skin

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spraying on the whole face, or on the affected area.

Use in synergy

For adults. By skin, for mature skin, spray the following mixture on the skin 2 times a day:

  • 50 mL Damask Rose hydrosol
  • 50 mL Italian Helichrysum hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Hamamelis hydrolate

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters. Dauphin.

In case of Excessive appetite

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. Orally, add 1 teaspoon of Damask Rose hydrosol in a glass of warm water, to drink before meals.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Orally, add the following mixture to a glass of water, to be drunk 2 times a day before meals:

  • 1 teaspoon of Damask Rose hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Geranium Bourbon hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

In case of Urticaria

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spray Damask Rose hydrosol on the affected areas or apply a compress soaked in hydrosol on the skin.

Use in synergy

For ages 3 and up, except pregnant and breastfeeding women. By cutaneous route, as a direct spray on the areas to be treated, several times a day :

  • 50 mL of Chamomile Matricaria hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Lavender Fine hydrolate
  • 50 mL Damask Rose hydrosol
  • 50 mL Peppermint hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

For the Dry skin

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, sprayed all over the face, or on the affected area.

Use in synergy

For adults. By skin, for mature skin, spray the following mixture on the skin 2 times a day:

  • 50 mL Damask Rose hydrosol
  • 50 mL Italian Helichrysum hydrosol
  • 50 mL witch hazel hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters. Dauphin.

Against the Eczema, Couperose

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months of age.

  • Orally, add 1 teaspoon of Damask Rose hydrosol to a glass of water.
  • By skin, spray Damask Rose hydrosol, or soak a compress to apply to the affected area.

In case of Painful periods, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

For adults and teenagers. Orally, add 1 teaspoon of Damask Rose hydrosol in a glass of water to be drunk every day, 10 days before the beginning of the period or drink daily 1 liter of water with a tablespoon of hydrosol added.

Use in synergy

For adults and teenagers. Orally, one week before menstruation, and throughout their duration, drink the following mixture 2 times a day diluted in a glass of water:

  • 1 teaspoon of Damask Rose hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Clary Sage hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

Against the Anxiety, Stress

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months of age.

  • Orally, drink a glass of water with a teaspoon of Damask Rose hydrosol added, to be repeated for about twenty days.
  • In bath, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of Damask Rose hydrosol to the bath water.
  • Inhalation, breathe in the Damask Rose hydrosol right from the bottle, or use as a home fragrance.

Use in synergy

From 3 months. Orally, add the following mixture to 1 L of water to drink during the day. Renew for 25 days with stop for 5 days.

  • 1 teaspoon of Basil hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Damask Rose hydrolate
  • 1 tablespoon of Orange Blossom hydrolate

Source: Sommerard, J. C., & Dalmas, P. (2012). Guide to floral waters and hydrolats. Médicis.

For the Irritated skin, Sensitive skin

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 months. By cutaneous way, in vaporization on the whole of the face, or on the affected zone.

Use in synergy

From 3 months of age. In spray, after each diaper change.

  • 50 mL Rose hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Lavender Fine hydrolate
  • 50 mL of Chamomile Matricaria hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

In support of the Menopause

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

For adults. Orally, dilute 1 teaspoon in a glass of pure water to drink 2 times daily.

For the Tired eyes

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

From 3 months. By skin, spray all over the face to relieve eye strain, or apply a compress directly to the eyes.

Use in synergy

From 3 months of age. By skin, spray the following mixture on the eyelids, or soak compresses to be applied to the eyes:

  • 50 mL Damask Rose hydrosol
  • 50 mL cornflower hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

Characteristics and composition

Cosmetic characteristics
  • Skin type: dry, damaged, irritated, all skin types, mature, sensitive.

Main molecules
  • 2-phenylethanol
  • citronellol
  • nerol
  • linalool
  • geraniol

Organoleptic characteristics
  • Appearance: mobile liquid
  • Color: colorless to whitish
  • Odor: floral, of rose.
  • Taste : flowery, fresh.
  • PH : 4.5 à 6.0

Botanical characteristics
  • Latin name: Rosa X damascena P. miller
  • Botanical family: Rosaceae
  • Distilled part: flowers
  • Country of origin: Bulgaria.
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