Rose Absolute (solvent extracted)
- Rosa damascena
- Origin: Bulgaria
Parts Used
Flower petals
Extraction Method
Solvent extracted (Alcohol)
Note Classification
Middle
Aroma
Rich, sweet, spicy-floral, tenacious
Overview
Used mostly in the fragrance industry.
Packaging
Our 1/8 oz. and 1/4 oz. oils are packaged in an amber vial with screw cap. A dropper is provided, though we do not recommend storing the dropper in the bottle. 1/2 oz., 1 oz., and 2 oz. sizes are packaged in an amber glass bottle with a reducer cap.
Blends Well With
Bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, neroli, patchouli, petitgrain, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang
Herbal Miscellany
There are some 250 species of rose, and over 10,000 different hybrid varieties. Only three are commonly used for oil extraction.
Precautions
Oil Specific: Avoid while pregnant. Not for internal use.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
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