Known as the queen of essential oils “Rose Oil” is one of the world’s most expensive essential oils, but it’s not just the price that has earned it this name.
Rose oil has been known throughout history for its many healing properties and it takes 5 tons of rose petals to obtain just 1 litre of rose essential oil. The production of Rose Essential Oil is highly complicated as the flowers must be harvested by hand before sunrise. And the distillation process must take place the very same day to ensure that the infamous fragrance of the rose is locked in.
The healing properties of rose have been renowned for centuries, fossils show that the rose originated in Central Asia around 35 million years ago. Thanks to its unique beauty and scent, it was adopted by early civilizations such as the Chinese, Egyptians and Romans, who grew the rose widely as long as 5000 years ago.
Rose oil is usually available as Rose Absolute – Rosa damascene or Rose Otto. Rose absolute is extracted from hundreds of rose petals using a solvent extraction as opposed to Rose Otto which is steam distilled. This ultimately makes Rose Absolute a more affordable essential oil. They vary in scent but have similar therapeutic properties and effects.
Benefits of Rose essential oil
- Rose Essential Oil is full of antioxidants which can help to detox the body, and skin and helps promote healthy living.
- Contains antimicrobials, and when applied topically, it can help to purify the complexion and boost skin health.
- Helps balances hormones, Rose essential oil has been shown to regulate hormone production and maintain balanced levels.
- Boost the mood, helps to calm and relax reducing stress levels.
- Relax the muscles, helping to relieve spasms and muscular spasms.#
- Two studies have found that inhaling rose oil increased sexual desire and sexual satisfaction among men and, to a lesser extent, women
- Ca help reduce the appearance of redness and puffiness.
- Deeply moisturising and can help heal and protect the surface of the skin, rose oil is a great ingredient to promote a youthful complexion.
- Can help leave your complexion bouncier, brighter and more luminous.
- Can help with menstrual pain, a study conducted in 2013, showed that patients with menstrual pain received abdominal massages with rose oil which helped to relieve their discomfort.
Rose essential oil has so many benefits for dryer-sensitive or mature skin types and is often used to create skincare for this reason. Here’s a Rose bath oil recipe for you to try making at home, or you can simply try a few drops of our preblended Rose Oil which can be used as a moisturiser or in your bath for a luxurious and relaxing treat.
Always patch-test your blend before using.
Relaxing Rose Bath Oil
1 100ml sterilised dark glass bottle
20 drops of Rose essential oil
10 drops Patchouli essential oil
5 drops of Frankincense essential oil
100ml Jojoba Oil
Add the essential oils to your bottle, and top up with the Jojoba oil. Secure the bottle cap on and roll it between your hands to blend. Make sure to label it with the date and ingredients.
To use simply add 1 – 2 tablespoons to a warm bath and disperse well. Lay back and relax. Take care when getting out of the bath as oils can make it slippery
References:
The Fragrant Pharmacy – Worwood, Valerie Ann
healthline.com
