Since the olden days, rose has been revered as an “elixir” by women to preserve their beauty and youth. It is a popular ingredient in various skincare products due to its delicate fragrance and aroma that helps lift moods and depression. In addition, rose is a gentle astringent that has cleansing, purifying, softening, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. At the same time, rose enhances beauty by helping to lighten pigmentation for a smoother, fairer complexion.

Scientific research has verified that rose is fundamental to assisting the proper function and balance of the body’s natural systems because of its high concentration of valuable antioxidants and nutrients. They include ascorbic acids, niacin, flavonoids, and vitamins A, B₁, B₂, B₃, E and K. According to experimental reports, the antioxidants and nutrients found in rose may help prevent DNA damage, promote wound healing, and encourage phagocytic activity in addition to improving the skin’s texture and appearance.

But that’s not all. Rose contains up to fifty times the amount of vitamin C found in lemons, and this high concentration of vitamin C may enhance the body’s ability to produce collagen. With age, comes the loss of collagen, and subsequently skin elasticity. When that happens, signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation appear, giving one an aged appearance. Hence, it is vital to skin health to use ingredients that may encourage collagen production. Furthermore, rose, with its exceptional high concentration of vitamin C, can also help protect the skin from harmful UV rays, fight against free radicals, combat colds and prevent disease.