The benefits of rose in cosmetics
Queen of flowers, the rose has always been known for its delicate fragrance, beauty and many virtues. Anti-aging, moisturizing, soothing, toning.. Rose is composed of powerful active ingredients that make it an essential ingredient in cosmetics. Discover in this article all the benefits of rose for the skin. 
The 5 benefits of rose in cosmetics
- Anti-aging. Because of its antioxidant benefits, it acts globally against premature aging of cells. It helps to control the appearance of wrinkles and strengthens the epidermis.
- Moisturizing. Thanks to its softening and regenerating properties, the rose brings comfort and elasticity to dry and mature skins.
- Soothing. The rose protects the skin from external aggression (wind, cold, pollution...) and calms redness or skin reactions. It is a combination of sensitive skin.
- Toning. The natural active ingredients in the rose allow it to revive the shine of skin. Indeed, it brings a good effect and freshness. It boosts tired skin.
- Purifying. Its purifying and astringent virtues allow to tighten the pores without drying the skin and limit the appearance of excess sebum.
Particularly suitable for dry, sensitive or mature skin, rose is in fact a treasure for all skin types. It is an essential ingredient of your beauty routine if you wish:
- Limiting the appearance of wrinkles
- Strengthen your skin
- Stimulate cell renewal
- Reviving the shine of your complexion
- Protect, calm and soothe skin irritation
- Refine your skin grain
Now that you know more about actions and benefits of rose on your skin, it may be useful to learn to identify it in the composition of your cosmetic products.
How to recognize rose in your cosmetics?
To enjoy the benefits of rose in your cosmetics, check that it appears well in the composition of your products. This requires learning to decrypt the list of ingredients that make up them, otherwise known as the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. The rose may appear in different forms:
- If Rosa damascena flower extract appears, that is that your product contains rose extract from Damascus.
- If you notice the mention Rosa damascena flower extract on the label of your product is that it containsdamascus rose floral water.
Because of their benefits, two varieties of roses are mainly used in organic cosmetics. These are the rose of Provins (Rosa gallica) and the rose of Damascus (Rosa damascena). The latter is particularly famous for its delicate fragrance and for the power of its active ingredients.
The Coslys extraction method
To obtain products of the best possible efficiency, Coslys uses an extraction method. The aim is to collect a maximum of lipid-soluble (in fat) and water-soluble (in water) actives of the plant. This process makes it possible to extract all the active ingredients in the flower. Want to test products that contain Damascus rose extract? Enjoy the multiple benefits of rose in all products of our range of organic cosmetics for dry and sensitive skin.
Did you know that?
The rose has always fascinated. A symbol of femininity, she served as a gift to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, during antiquity. According to legend, she was one of Queen Cleopatra's beauty secrets. It is said that she poured donkey milk and rose petals into her bath to preserve the shine of her skin.