Ingredient glossary

Rose Flower Water

INCI: Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Minor player

A supporting ingredient with a small but real role. Nice to have, not a reason to buy.

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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

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Educational information about a cosmetic ingredient, not medical advice.