Rose oil is one of the most expensive fragrance oils in the world. Its price is due to a very complicated creation process. Rose oil is obtained from the petals of Damascus rose, grown in Bulgaria. What are the properties of rose oil? What can you use damask rose oil for, and when should you avoid it?
Rose oil – production process and properties
Rose oil is the most valuable essential oil in the world. Its high price is due to the fact that a kilogram of this precious liquid is obtained from five tons of rose flowers, collected only once a year in the morning. Rose oil contains many substances that are beneficial for the skin. It has a calming and analgesic effect, has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, it is one of the most famous aphrodisiacs.
Rose oil is recommended for severe and chronic migraine headaches, it alleviates nausea resulting, for example, from motion sickness, as well as the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. As one of the few essential oils, it can soothe burns caused by radioactive radiation.
Additionally, rose oil is quite a popular ingredient in many body cosmetics intended for dry skin care – it soothes irritations, restores skin elasticity, regenerates and rejuvenates. In the case of acne-prone skin, rose oil is used to treat all inflammatory changes in the skin, lighten discoloration, normalize sebaceous glands, and reduce acne scars.
Additionally, it is one of the most popular and strongest natural aphrodisiacs. It is recommended for people struggling with the problem of lowered libido – according to reviews, just a few drops of rose oil in the bedroom stimulates and increases the desire for sex.
Rose oil – use and contraindications
Pure rose oil, although expensive, is quite effective. In this form, it can be used for:
- massage – 3-4 drops of rose oil in combination with a tablespoon of olive oil will be a great oil to massage sore muscles;
- bath – 6 drops of oil, combined with a spoon of milk or honey – as an addition to an aromatic and calming bath;
- aromatherapy – add 5 drops of rose oil diluted with 2 tablespoons of water to a special aromatherapy fireplace;
- drugstore cosmetics – it is worth adding 6-7 drops of oil to all beauty cosmetics used. Thanks to this treatment, the moisturizing effect will be enhanced;
- home cosmetics – rose oil is recommended for adolescents at the stage of rapid growth and for women before or after pregnancy. When rubbed into the skin, it visibly reduces stretch marks and prevents the formation of new ones.
At Medonet Market you can order a mask with rose oil, pomegranate and green tea for all skin types or a mask with rose oil, aloe vera and Japanese ginkgo. The products are in the form of a natural silk flake. You can also try Rosadia face wash gel.
Although rose oil has many benefits for humans, there are contraindications to its use. First of all, it should not be used by allergic people, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, as well as children under 7 years of age. Rose oil, due to the content of eugenol, can be highly allergenic, therefore, especially future mothers and children should avoid contact with this substance.