Rose

Essential Oils
Written By Tori Thomas

Rose – Rosa damascena (Essential Oil + Hydrosol)

Why we love it at The Mindful Gem

Rose is a radiance-enhancing, heart-soothing, and harmonizing floral botanical revered for its ability to restore luminosity, calm irritation, and uplift the spirit. Both the essential oil and hydrosol are rich in citronellol, geraniol, nerol, flavonoids, and antioxidant compounds that deeply nourish and rejuvenate the skin. Clinical research shows rose can improve moisture levels, calm redness, soften fine lines, and support wound healing, while also easing emotional stress and tension (Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2011, PMID: 23493250). At The Mindful Gem, we use rose essential oil and rose hydrosol in mists, creams, and masks to infuse each ritual with softness, balance, and a touch of sensory luxury — beauty for the skin and the heart.

Plant Overview:

Rose (Rosa damascena), the Damask rose, is cultivated across Bulgaria, Turkey, and Iran, where its fragrant petals have been treasured for centuries. Hand-harvested at dawn, the flowers are distilled into two sacred offerings: rose otto (essential oil) and rosewater (hydrosol).

Parts Used & Traditional Uses:

The fresh petals are steam-distilled, producing:

  • Rose essential oil — highly concentrated, aromatic, and nourishing

  • Rose hydrosol — a gentle, water-based distillate ideal for sensitive skin

Traditionally used in Middle Eastern, Persian, Ayurvedic, and European herbalism to soften the skin, calm inflammation, heal wounds, elevate mood, and open the heart.

Skin Benefits & Mechanism:

  • Geraniol + citronellol reduce redness and inflammation.

  • High antioxidant content protects against environmental stress.

  • Supports elasticity, hydration, and barrier repair.

  • Hydrosol balances pH and delivers feather-light moisture.

  • Aromatherapeutic benefits ease emotional tension and promote serenity.

Key Benefits:

  • Calms redness + soothes sensitivity

  • Enhances moisture + elasticity

  • Antioxidant-rich protection

  • Aromatherapeutic heart-opening

  • Leaves skin soft, plump, and luminous

Sources:

  • Boskabady, M.H. et al. (2011). “Pharmacological effects of Rosa damascena.” Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. PMID: 23493250

  • Tisserand, R. & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety.

  • European Medicines Agency (EMA) Monograph: Rosa damascena Flower.

© The Mindful Gem. All product formulations, recipes, and proprietary blends are the intellectual property of The Mindful Gem and Cosmictoria Natural Wellness. Reproduction, duplication, or use of these formulas for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
Tori Thomas
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