The Little Book of Essential Oils: an Introduction to Choosing, Using and Blending Oils by Marta Tarallo

Author:Marta Tarallo
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Quadrille
Published: 2022-11-21T00:00:00+00:00

ROSE

Botanical name: Rosa damascena

Appearance: viscous amber liquid (rose absolute), thin colourless/pale yellow (rose otto)

Mood: calming, relaxing

Aroma: sweet and floral aroma typical of roses with subtle fresh and herbaceous undertones

Plant part: rose petals

Method of extraction: steam or water distillation (rose otto) or solvent extraction (rose absolute)

Note: middle

Origins: With a history of cultivation stretching back 5000 years, roses have many symbolic meanings, such as beauty and love. They are depicted in wall paintings in Ancient Egyptian tombs, their petals spoken about in Greek mythology where the flower was linked to Aphrodite, goddess of love, and Romans bathed in rosewater. There are many rose species, but the one mostly used for oil is the Damask rose. The essential oil is steam or water distilled from the petals and is known as rose otto (‘otto’ comes from the Persian word atir, or ‘perfumed’). Rose absolute is obtained through solvent extraction. Producing rose essential oil is very labourintensive: it takes over 10,000 freshly picked roses to produce just 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of rose essential oil, explaining the very high price this essential oil carries.

Uses: Rose essential oil (otto) or rose absolute can be used in a wide range of skincare. Rose oil, in particular rose otto, is moisturizing and anti-ageing, so is perfect in products for dry and mature skin. With anti-inflammatory properties, it can heal sun-damaged skin, calm redness and bring a glow to the skin. Use in a facial toner or add to a moisturising facial lotion. Rose absolute has an intense rose aroma, and is also suitable to use in perfume recipes. For a similar scent at a more affordable price, use palmarosa essential oil. It is not as fresh and delicate as rose essential oil or rose absolute, but it has a fairly similar scent, especially if used in a blend.

Blends well with: Benzoin, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, clove, geranium, lavender, neroli, palmarosa, patchouli, sandalwood.

Contraindications: Due to its possible methyl eugenol content, use rose essential oil/rose otto very well diluted. It is essential to check your supplier’s recommendations and apply the correct dermal limit depending on the product you are making. Due to its cost, rose oil is also often adulterated so buy from a reliable supplier.

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