Ingredient glossary
Rose Flower Water
INCI: Rosa Damascena Flower Water
A supporting ingredient with a small but real role. Nice to have, not a reason to buy.
What it does
- soothing
- fragrance
- antioxidant
weak evidenceMost evidence for rose water relates to traditional use and small cosmetic studies showing some antioxidant and soothing effects amid reports of contact sensitivity in fragrance reactive patients.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- dry
- combo
Approach with care
- very sensitive
- rosacea
- fragrance allergy
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskModerate
Pregnancy: Check with your doctor before using during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Plays well with
- humectants
- panthenol
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Educational information about a cosmetic ingredient, not medical advice.