Rose Absolute and the Rose the Queen of oils.

Rose Absolute is a wondrous and special essential oil.

Its fragrance is perhaps recognized more than its relaxing, soothing and balancing applications in aromatherapy.


As each petal of a new rose bud opens to the morning warmth it releases its own exquisite fragrance to the world. It drives innocent little insects into mating frenzies.


The best oil is distilled from newly opened flowers, picked in the cool morning hours before the sun has warmed away the aroma.


The Rose is said to be the symbol of Venus, the Love Goddess.

An early reference to rose essential oil is mentioned in a legendary Mogul account of the betrothal of a princess named Nour-Djihan to the Emperor Dhihanguyr. The wedding feast was held in a garden surrounded by a canal filled with rose water. As Nour-Djihan and her lover plied the waters in a small boat she noticed a thin film of rose oil on the surface. It was carefully skimmed off and rose essential oil was born.


Rose absolute is a refined, liquid extraction of fragrant compounds from the fresh blossom.


The essential oil of the Rose is extremely fine viscous oil, orange-yellow in colour with a rich, sweet, deep-rosy, tenacious odour.


Rose is unique among most aromatherapy oils it is beneficial during times of stress. It helps to relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety. It may also be used for the relief of menstrual symptoms.


This Oil is harmonizing and comforting. It represents passion of the spirit - it is vivacious and alive.


This special oil is suitable for all skin types, especially mature skin. It may be useful for strengthening surface capillaries.


The essential oil of the Rose is considered to be non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.


The origin of the Rosaceae from which this essential oil is said to originally come from is believed to be Bulgaria or Morocco


Rose Absolute is known as the Queen of oils.


With 'Feminine' properties its emotionally soothing tones help cleanse and uplift the spirit and maintain self confidence.


It is excellent skincare oil, perfect for dry/mature, ageing or thread veined skin.


It has been renowned throughout the centuries as having Sensual and even Aphrodisiac properties.


This essential oil has the most Exquisite aroma of all essential oils.

In perfumery rose absolute adds incredible richness, warmth and depth to just about any personal essence. Even in tiny amounts, rose (otto) Absolute, will contribute a sweet natural radiance and balance to floral blends


It is expensive oil that needs only a small amount to be affective.

It can be very sticky at room temperature but warming in your hands, or other more interesting warm places, soon makes it more liquid.


True Rose Absolute is seldom used in commercial products where a cheaper synthetic additive is used to the detriment of the appreciation of the properties of the real oil.


This Oil has the qualities of cooling, balancing, calming and toning


The traditional use for the perfume has been skin conditioner and as an aphrodisiac


It blends with all floral oils and has been recommended for use with jasmine


Precaution = Do not use early in pregnancy

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