Rose Essential Oil, Therapeutical Grade
Fragrance: Flowery, fresh, with either a sweet or spicy touch
Perfumery Note: Middle/Base
Blends well with: Neroli, chamomile, geranium, balm, lavender, lemon, petitgrain, sandalwood.
External Application:
Mixed with vegetable oil (1-2 drops to 10 ml of vegetable oil) as a body oil for ageing, sensitive skin due to its astringent and tonic effect, rose oil reduces broken capillaries on the cheeks,as a rub against eczema, aphrodisiac body oil, as a body oil for women who have little confidence in their sexuality and attractiveness
In combination with melissa oil, it is very effective for migraine headaches, use undiluted, together with balm, for shingles, as a chest rub for nervous heart problems, use pure rose water (STYX facial toner) for conjunctivitis, infected wounds and fever (compress) and as a vaginal douche.
Baby skin care
Susanne Fischer-Rizzi writes in her “Complete Aromatherapy Handbook”: The rose is a symbol of completeness. It comforts in times of sorrow, dissolves psychological pain, refreshes a sad heart, and opens doors to love, friendship and empathy. When heart and mind are out of balance, we become more vulnerable to illness. Essential rose oil provides gentle balance by dissolving blockages and feelings of disappointment or depression; it works on all levels, beginning its influence with the physical body and penetrating to our innermost being.
To produce 1 pound of oil, 5000 pounds of fresh petals are needed, and they must be picked and processed before sunrise. A good collector will be able to harvest about 10 pounds of petals a day... no wonder rose oil (the real thing, mind you!), is more precious than gold. Roses are cultivated on large scales in many countries nowadays, but the oil produced in Bulgaria is far superior to any other.
Application in Cosmetics / Body Care:
Rose oil is suitable for the daily care of ageing, dry and sensitive skin. Its effect is calming, stimulating and balancing, moisturizing, cell-regenerating.
Face: aging skin, broken capillaries, dry skin, flaking skin, normal skin, nourishing, oily skin, regenerating, revitalising, scarring, sensitive skin, swollen tissue.
Body: anxiety, bloating, calming, circulation stimulation, coldness, depression, dysmenorrhoea, infertility, menopausal, pre-menstrual tension, relaxing, scarring, spasms, stress.
Internal Application:
Especially helpful for balancing women’s hormone system. 1 drop of rose oil on a teaspoon of honey or mixed with some herbal tea acts as a tonic for the circulation, digestion and the nervous system, it acts upon the liver, the stomach, the blood. This tonic also helps with menstrual disorders and thus alleviates emotional and physical tension. Its effect is antiseptic, calming, anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, heart- stimulating, antispasmodic, haemostatic and blood-purifying.
In the Diffuser:
Has a strongly anti-depressant effect (after child birth), aphrodisiac; creates a warm, mellow atmosphere, makes the daily routine more bearable, chronic bronchitis and asthma, frigidity and impotence.
Some sources recommend not using rose oil in the first 4 months of pregnancy – most likely because it is a well-known oil for supporting the time of birth. Observe general safety rules when using any essential oil!
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are potent plant extracts! Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified medical practitioner. Keep all essential oils securely out of child’s reach. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Always avoid mucous membranes and eyes. If you are pregnant or have any medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified medical practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils for children and use only the gentlest oils at very low concentrations; it is safest to consult a qualified medical / aromatherapy practitioner. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using any oil. Essential oils may attack plastics and varnished surfaces! And here’s another fact that most of us would be rather unaware of... many essential oils are highly flammable!
DISCLAIMER
Any information provided is only general information and is not to be considered complete or guaranteed to be accurate / effective / safe. It is not in our intention to make any medical claims associated with any of our products, and the information provided should not be used to replace sound medical advice.