Rose

October 13, 2025

Common Name

Rose Essential Oil

Scientific Name

Rose Damascena

Ingredient Class

Essential Oil

Used in:

Body balm
Propolis vitamin synergy serum
Facial toner
Teen facial toner
Body butter with jasmine and patchouli
Candle burner blocks
Body wash with lavender & rose
Body lotion with lavender & rose

Interesting Fact

Cleopatra allegedly filled her palace rooms with rose petals to seduce Mark Antony, and Persian chemists first distilled rose oil in the 7th century – originally calling it “liquid gold”. Today, Bulgaria’s Rose Valley still uses the same traditional copper stills for distillation, maintaining centuries-old methods to preserve the oil’s therapeutic quality.

The queen of botanical oils, rose essential oil is steam-distilled from the petals of Rosa damascena, requiring approximately 4,000 kg of petals to produce just 1 kg of oil. This luxurious oil graces several Simply Bee skincare treasures, including the Facial Toner 200ml, Teen Facial Toner 20ml, Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum 50ml, Body Butter with Jasmine and Patchouli 250ml, and Body Balm 125ml. Rich in citronellol and phenylethanol, the oil offers unparalleled skin-rejuvenating and emotionally uplifting properties.

Rose

Origin

The Rosa damascena shrub originated in the Middle East, with Persia (modern-day Iran) being the first to cultivate it specifically for oil production. The Crusaders brought damask roses to Europe in the 13th century, where they became symbols of luxury. Today, Bulgaria and Turkey produce 90% of the world’s rose oil, with harvesters hand-picking petals at dawn when their oil content peaks.

Why Rose Oil Reigns Supreme

The oil delivers exceptional benefits across Simply Bee’s product range. In toners and serums, its astringent properties help balance oil production while minimising pores. Body care formulations benefit from its ability to hydrate mature skin and improve elasticity. Furthermore, its exquisite floral aroma provides natural aromatherapy benefits, reducing stress when inhaled. Clinical studies confirm rose oil’s ability to lower cortisol levels, making it ideal for sensitive or stressed skin.