Active ingredient
Rose Water
INCIRosa Damascena Flower Water
5% to 10%Typical concentration
Last reviewed by BIOSAR Scientific Team, PharmD, Cosmetic Chemistry, Pharmacy practice on .
What it is
Rose water is the aqueous distillate of Rosa damascena petals, used in skincare as a mild astringent and surface-soothing toner. Its phenolic constituents — gallic acid, quercetin, kaempferol — contribute mild antioxidant and calming cover. Effective at 5% to 100% in toners, mists, and post-cleanse formulations. Pairs broadly with most actives. No major conflicts.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Safe
Considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Topical rose water is considered safe during pregnancy and lactation per Mother to Baby. Cosmetic-grade distillates do not contain the concentrated essential oil fraction that triggers occasional respiratory or contact-allergy concerns.
Mechanism in detail
What Rose Water does
Aqueous botanical distillate used as a gentle humectant base and for fresh, comforting scent. Common in sensitive and baby formulas.
Evidence
What the research says
- −50%Calms the skin's inflammatory responseIn lab testing, Rosa damascena rose water halved the adhesion of activated immune cells (neutrophils) across three inflammatory triggers and helped normalize the CD11b adhesion signal, pointing to a soothing, redness-calming action.Read the study →Biol Pharm Bull 2017
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