Rose absolute oil, meaning either attar of rose, attar of roses or rose absolute, is extracted from the petals of various types of rose. Rose absolute are extracted through steam distillation, while rose absolutes are obtained through solvent extraction or supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, with the absolute being used more commonly in perfumery. Even with their high price and the advent of organic synthesis, rose oils are still perhaps the most widely used essential oil in perfumery.

Roses are the source of exquisite oil that has a delicate, uplifting fragrance and a healing, rejuvenating effect on the skin. The earliest known rose oil distillery existed in the year 1612 in Shiraz in what is now Turkey. Today Bulgaria, Morocco, Turkey, Russia and France with Bulgaria being are till the main producers of commercial roses.

Rose absolute is produced by solvent extraction. This yields reddish orange or olive green oil with a lighter floral scent that many of us expect from rose oil. Rose oil is traditionally used to calm and uplift. It is anti-inflammatory, cooling and soothing, and as such is beneficial for dry, hot, inflamed or itching skin and for many other inflammatory conditions, like conjunctivitis (although it would be rose water rather than the oil that is used for this).

In addition, rose is excellent for scarring, treating broken capillaries and for mature skin types. Rose’s cooling and soothing properties are excellent for treating stress related conditions in adults and children.

Roses have been part of human history for a very long time. They are the symbol of love, beauty, femininity and the Divine. They are used medicinally, culinary and in perfumery around the world. Rose absolute is extracted from the petals of the pink rose plant called Rosa Damascene, member of the rosaceae family indigenous to Europe and the Middle East. Rose absolute has high levels of antioxidant and beta carotenes to fight aging and cellular damage in the skin. It is soothing, cooling and anti-inflammatory making it ideal for sensitive skin, Rose oil and broken capillaries. It is antibacterial and astringent keeping pores clean and refined.

The petals are used traditionally in Europe to aid digestion and as a tonic to the nervous system and the endocrine system. Traditional Chinese Medicine uses them to remove blood stagnation, nourish the skin, and improve digestion. In Ayruvedic medicine, rose is used to balance emotions and tone and cool the skin.

Benefit & Uses: Rose absolute oil has skin care, mature skin; sensitive, wrinkled (prevent wrinkles directly on skin). Provides a feeling of well-being and happiness when use in massage. Wonderful when mixed with seed oil of cynorrhodon and Peach used as basic agents. We love or hate the Rose oil, but the effect is to regenerate the cells on skin faster. 

In Medicine care Rose absolute oil is an all rounder and provides the best of all. It is a great aphrodisiac and thus perfect to add spice to your love life. It is also known for its antispasmodic, antiviral and antiseptic therapeutic properties. Rose oil is very beneficial in curing Eczema, Stress, and Menstrual Problems. It serves like a tonic for the liver, heart, stomach and uterus. For coping with emotional problems, rose essential oil is the best remedy. It is of great use in boosting the circulation of blood in the body.

Rose absolute oil may calm down a patient of high fever. It can also be beneficial in other cases of inflammation caused by microbial infection, ingestion of poisonous materials, indigestion, and dehydration. This can result in a reduction in associated conditions like rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and fever.

This is the most fragrant and luxurious way to treat wounds; imagine treating wounds with Oils of Rose instead of those ordinary antiseptic lotions. Topically applying rose oil to wounds helps to protect them from becoming septic and developing infections.

 

Rose essential oil efficiently relieves spasms in the respiratory system and intestines, as well as muscular spasms in various limbs. It also helps to cure convulsions, muscle pulls, cramps and the spasmodic cholera which is caused due to spasms.