Rose Essential Oil

Botanical Source: Rosa rubiginosa

Ingredient Addition Cost: $2.25 - $1.10 per unit

Rose oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it an excellent choice to use in skincare products. Rose oil functions as a pain reliever when inhaled or applied to the skin. It can also relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety and be used as an aphrodisiac. It’s believed that rose oil releases endorphins in the brain, which are known as the “feel-good chemicals” that aid in pain relief and happiness.

Known as the oil of love, Rose oil has a deep psychological effect as it encourages opening of the heart while soothing the emotions, being especially useful for anxiety and depression. In the words of Gabriel Mojay, “the compassion of the flower is revealed through its ability to heal emotional wounds . . . rose oil can touch the deepest despair, restoring the trust that makes it possible to love again.”

Used in skincare, Rose Oil is reputed to balance the skin’s natural oil production, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, eliminate infection-causing or acne-causing bacteria, enhance circulation, reduce the appearance of varicose veins, thread veins, cellulite, and dull skin, encourage the body’s relaxation, deodorize, promote the faster fading of scars and blemishes, soothe uncomfortable skin ailments, and generally rejuvenate the complexion.