· Rose oil at a glance:
Scientific name- Rosa
Common name: Rose
Native region- Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa.
Cultivation- Well-drained sandy loam with pH of 6-7 is suitable. Bright sunshine for minimum of 6 hours is essential for the cultivation of roses.
Plant type- They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles.
Popular Use- Ornamental, Commercial (perfume) and medicinal value
What is rose oil?
Rose oil is the essential oil extracted from the petals of various types of rose. This oil can treat acne, moisturizing dry skin, treat redness and inflammation, refine skin texture, controlling skin diseases, relieve anxiety, and improve depression. The essential oil contain a complex array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and has excellent emollient, antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin benefits/ Benefits:
Rose oil can be used for any type of skin but it is effective for sensitive dry and mature skin. It works as toner, antiseptic agent and also rejuvenate the skin. The oil helps to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections, promotes an even skin tone and healthy complexion.
- Acne treatment- Its antiseptic and astringent properties treat acne skin
- Skin moisturizing- It helps balance moisture levels in the skin.
- Skin texture- It helps to restore skin texture.
- Skin diseases- It controls skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
Apply procedure:
Direct apply
- Wash your face.
- Apply a two to four drops of lemon oil on your skin by cotton puff.
- Leave for one hours
- Repeat regularly for best results.
Apply by dilution
- Wash your face
- Take one fresh lemon and rose oil
- Squeeze out the juice from the lemon
- Add half amount of rose oil of that lemon juice
- Add water in the mixture and mix well
- Apply it to the whole face
- Leave it on for one hour and once it dries rinse with cool water and pat dry.
Precaution before apply:
In case of sensitive skin dilution is required prior to use. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication then you should consult a health professional prior to use.
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