Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Damask rose petal extract. Antioxidant potential in lab models; used as a fragrance component and marketing active.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Clinical skin data are limited. Essential-oil traces may trigger reactions in sensitive skin.
How to read tiers A–F
- DNo data, or very weak or conflicting data
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination
- Use with caution
- Sensitive
About this ingredient
Damask rose petal extract (Rosa Damascena Flower Extract) is an extract from petals of the Damascus rose variety, traditionally grown in Bulgaria (Rose Valley), Turkey, Iran, Morocco. Contains flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), polyphenols (gallic acid), essential oils (geraniol, citronellol, nerol). Where applied. Toners, mists, creams with 'rose' cosmetic marketing (0.5-5%), premium lines. In Spain – in niche natural and perfume brands. Often marketed as a fragrance-active; in reality the primary function is olfactory. Evidence base. In vitro damask rose polyphenols show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action in cell cultures. Topical clinical RCTs in humans are essentially absent. The antioxidant potential is a marketing claim not confirmed by independent clinical data. Safety. EU CosIng permits use. Allergenic potential is medium – damask rose contains geraniol and citronellol from the EU 26-allergen mandatory disclosure list (Regulation EC 1223/2009). In some perfume-allergic people it causes contact dermatitis. Extract vs hydrosol controversy. 'Rose water' (rose water) and 'rose extract' are not synonyms. The hydrosol is a by-product of essential oil distillation with minimal active content. The extract is obtained by ethanol or glycol extraction. Marketing often blurs these terms. Pregnancy and lactation – topically safe at moderate concentrations. Damask rose essential oil (a separate product) – use with caution in pregnancy due to theoretical uterine tone effect at high doses. Cosmetic extracts at ordinary concentrations have no restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rosa Damascena Flower Extract safe during pregnancy?
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Rosa Damascena Flower Extract for?
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract suits: normal, dry, combination. Use with caution in: sensitive.
What is Rosa Damascena Flower Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
Damask rose petal extract.
What's the INCI name for Rosa Damascena Flower Extract?
The INCI name is Rosa Damascena Flower Extract. It may also appear as: Damask Rose Extract.
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