Rose. How beautiful she is! It is impossible to stop admiring, it is impossible to breathe, because this is the favorite flower of women, the queen of flowers. For many centuries she has been praised, poems and songs are written about her, giving a rose, they say “I love”. But it is valued not only for its beauty, but also for its healing properties.
Rose oil was first obtained many centuries ago by Avicenna. He was the first to be able to isolate the essential oil by distillation. Ethereum was worth its weight in gold, and even now it is in great demand, despite the cost. Rose oil is used in perfumery and medicine, in cosmetology.
Pink Story
The first mention of this plant appeared in China. It was from there that this marvelous flower began its journey around the world, winning the hearts of people. He was brought to India, Africa and the Middle East, he conquered France, where, by hybridization, Damascus and Centifolia roses appeared, from which precious ether is obtained.
Experimentally produced natural rose oil became widely known in the Arab countries, and in Europe mass production began much later. Bulgaria was its main supplier during the rapid growth of perfumery production. Rose oil was used by all famous perfumers of that time.
Pink ether
In the modern world, there are two methods for producing rose oil - distillation and extraction. Natural oil can only be obtained from the petals. To do this, flowers are harvested early in the morning, before the sun has risen, and processing begins immediately so that the flowers do not lose their ether. In 24 hours, a plucked flower loses about 30% of essential oils.
By the way, during distillation, too little is released, less than 1%. And to get 1 kg of rose oil, you need to process about 5000 kg of petals. Therefore, the extraction method is used for the perfume industry. During this process, an absolute oil is formed, dissolved in alcohol.
Due to the complexity of production, this substance is so highly valued and one of the most expensive. Nowadays, the main suppliers of rose oil are Bulgaria and Turkey, which use Damascus rose for production. Turkish oil is developed with the participation of industrialists from Grasse and is highly valued in the perfume market.
Oil properties
The areas of application of rose oil are very diverse. It is widely used in cosmetology, adding to various creams, lotions, emulsions and other cosmetics. Aromatherapy cannot do without this ester, and the oil is also widely used in medicine.
Depending on the scope of application, the main properties of the described substance can be distinguished:
- During aromatherapy, it relaxes and relievesfatigue, relieves complexes and helps to improve mutual understanding between people, relieves stress and improves mood.
- In cosmetology - rejuvenates, enhances regenerative functions, improves skin texture, removes fine wrinkles, refreshes, enhances the protective properties of the skin.
- The therapeutic effect is expressed in anti-inflammatory, diuretic, choleretic, sedative, tonic, laxative, antispasmodic, vasodilating, antiseptic and bactericidal functions.
Precious face oil
In our country, rose oil received excellent reviews in cosmetology. It is added to almost all products for the care of sensitive, dry, aging and mature skin of the face and body. The oil is widely used both on an industrial scale and in home skin care.
Many women use rose oil for their face. It is added to cleansers and masks, and is used to make ice cubes. Rose oil cream has a revitalizing effect on the skin and helps fight various problems:
- Reduces pigmentation.
- Increases firmness and elasticity.
- Enhances skin regeneration.
- Reduces breakouts.
- Helps fight rosacea.
- Eliminates dryness and flaking.
- Rejuvenates and smoothes wrinkles.
- Evens skin texture and improves complexion.
- Controls the work of the sebaceous glands.
Rose body care oil
The amazing properties of this product are also used in body care. It is added to existing cosmetics or various mixtures are made with the addition of a few drops of essential oil. It is also added to scrubs, used during bathing or wraps with the addition of this miraculous elixir.
When used regularly and in combination with massage, rose oil helps to fight stretch marks, and also helps to lose weight and eliminate cellulite. After using such products, the skin becomes elastic, smooth and velvety.
Rose extract for hair care
Rose oil and lovers of beautiful silky hair did not pass by. It has excellent moisturizing and regenerative properties, and can solve most problems associated with hair and scalp in a short period of time.
But it should be borne in mind that the described oil in this case is not used as an independent product, it is added to daily care products (in shampoos, conditioners, balms, masks) or cosmetic oils are used as a base (for example, jojoba, burdock, olive, shea butter, etc.), and only a few drops of rose elixir are added. These mixtures have excellent properties:
- Prevent hair loss.
- Fight split ends.
- Nourish hair follicles.
- Promote hair growth.
- Improve blood circulation in the scalp.
- Eliminate dandruff and seborrhea.
- Normalize the sebaceous glands.
- Givehair elasticity and he althy shine.
Rose water, s alt and ice
Preparing rose water at home is quite simple - for this you need 3-5 drops of oil should be diluted in 100 ml of pure water. It is a great substitute for store-bought lotions. With regular use, rose water tightens pores, smoothes wrinkles around the eyes, removes oily sheen, relieves swelling.
Pink bath s alt also has a simple recipe. Rose water is sprayed onto coarse sea s alt from a spray bottle and, after drying, the s alt is stored as usual. Before use, a few tablespoons of s alt are diluted in water and poured into a bath. Such water procedures relax, uplift and make the skin soft and velvety.
Pink ice is rose water frozen in molds. It wipes the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. This procedure gives excellent results - the skin becomes elastic and toned. Elasticity improves, color and texture are evened out, the skin becomes younger every day. Rose ice can also be made from fresh rose petals. To do this, the petals from 2-3 buds are poured with a glass of boiling water for 20 minutes, filtered and poured into molds.
Usage and contraindications
Despite the excellent properties of rose oil, we must not forget that it is a highly concentrated product with a large number of chemical elements in its composition. To prevent an allergic reaction, you must first apply a small amount of usedcosmetic mixture on any part of the skin. If during the day no redness, rashes or peeling appeared at the treatment site, you can start using the composition. Rose oil contraindicated:
- pregnant women;
- children under 12;
- people with allergies;
- high blood pressure.
Rosewood Oil
When using a variety of recipes for the preparation of cosmetics at home, confusion often occurs in the choice of oils. Rosewood oil has nothing to do with the above product. They are completely different essential oils. They are similar in texture and color, even in some properties, but completely different in origin.
Rosewood oil is extracted from the wood of valuable tree species, which have a unique pink hue (hence the name of the oil). Its use is also very wide: in cosmetology, perfumery and medicine.
Useful properties for facial skin
In cosmetology, the properties of rosewood oil are used in the manufacture of products for hair, face and body skin. At home, it can significantly improve ready-made creams, enhancing their functions, and prepared independently from natural ingredients, it can easily replace the most expensive cosmetics.
Thus, when using rosewood oil for the face, you can get rid of various problems and significantly improve skin condition. It has a regenerating and wound-healing effect,regenerating and soothing, as well as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. The oil is used for aging and dry skin, flabby and sensitive. Its use is especially recommended in the presence of cosmetic defects, such as acne, age spots, dermatitis, rosacea and dull uneven complexion. With regular use, the skin becomes taut and velvety, its texture is smoothed and wrinkles become less noticeable.
Therapeutic body and hair care
Very often this he althy oil is used by cosmetologists during body procedures. In home care, this product is especially popular for its excellent properties and affordability. The oil is very effective in dealing with such problems:
- loss of firmness;
- psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, peeling;
- spider veins;
- cracks and rough skin on elbows and heels;
- acne marks, scars and scars;
- stretch marks.
After applying cosmetic formulations with rosewood oil, skin elasticity returns, it becomes noticeably younger, inflammation disappears.
Dermatologists recommend using it for hair and scalp. A few drops are added to shampoos, balms and masks. It helps to get rid of dandruff and peeling, reduces inflammation on the scalp. It is also recommended for use in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis. Rosewood oil normalizes sebum production and strengthens hair follicles. Moisturizes and nourishes hairmakes combing easier.
Contraindications for the use of oil
It is important that rosewood oil is considered a hypoallergenic product. It can be used by both children and pregnant women. Although an allergy test is mandatory, it is necessary to exclude individual intolerance to the components. Contraindications are only for oral administration: it should not be used for ulcers, gastritis and other problems of the gastrointestinal tract.
Natural oils are a gift of nature for beauty and youth, their use gives an unforgettable experience and great results.
