Rosa damascene

Rosa damaszena, the Damask rose, is a plant from the rose family that was originally native to Bulgaria, Turkey and France. This original form (Rosa × damaszena) was further developed through various crosses.

Rose oil is extracted from the petals.

Rosa damaszena is a spiny shrub that grows up to 2 m high and has lush flowers. The pleasantly scented flowers are pink. The petals of the damascene rose are used to extract rose oil and rose water, for cosmetic purposes and perfume.

Various extracts from the flowers are used in cosmetics

• Rosa damascena distillate the aqueous flower extract of the plant
• Rosa damascena extract, refers to the flower extract of the plant.