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Organic Rose Hydrolat

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Size 100 ml 500 ml 1 Litre 5 Litre 25 Litre

INCI Name: Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Common Name: Organic Damask Rose Hydrolat / Hydrosol

A hydrolat which is made by steam distillation of the petals of the organic Damask Rose. It is beneficial for all skin types, tones the skin and calms and relaxes the senses.

Benefits

Product Benefits

Provides a dewy, refreshing boost of hydration to the skin
Helps leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and naturally cared for
Gentle and suitable for sensitive, dry, mature, and combination skin types
Can be used for a balancing facial mist to use after cleansing or throughout the day
100% pure steam distillate with no added alcohol or synthetic fragrance
Distilled from organic rose petals and suitable for vegan formulations

Can be used in the water phase of creams, lotions, and gels
Adds a delicate, naturally floral aroma to formulations without heaviness
Ideal as a hair mist or rinse to help soften and hydrate dry strands
Complements both minimal routines and more layered skincare rituals
Vegan, cruelty-free, organic certified petals.
Heat-stable for Stage 2 water phase in creams and lotions.

Product Description

Organic Rose Hydrolat is the fragrant water collected during the steam distillation of Rosa damascena petals—the same process that produces rose otto essential oil. This natural product is made through traditional double distillation, resulting in a quality product.

While essential oil is < 0.03% of the distillate, the remaining aromatic condensate—our hydrolat—is a treasure in its own right. This rose floral water stands out for its purity and sensory profile, making it a unique product with intense flowery scent and meadow aroma. This colourless liquid has the crisp, honey-fresh scent of a sunrise rose garden, a sensorial lift that combines nostalgia with science-backed skin conditioning.

Because the petals are processed promptly after harvest, volatile terpenoid alcohols (like citronellol, geraniol, and nerol) remain intact, giving the hydrolat its bloom-to-bottle authenticity.

No preservatives are added at source; the hydrolat arrives unadulterated so formulators can choose their preservation strategy.

Heritage of the Damask Rose (A Bloom with a Story)

Ancient Persia – Earliest written references describe rose water as a luxury facial splash for royalty.
Ottoman Courts – Rose fountains cooled palace courtyards; hydrosols perfumed linens.
Victorian Europe – Apothecaries praised rose water for “comforting the complexion.”
Modern Dermatology – Recognises rose plant waters for their mild yet effective skin-conditioning benefits.

Each bottle we ship continues this tradition of gentle luxury – now aligned with 21st-century clean-beauty standards.

Distillation & Purity (How It’s Made)

Petal Harvest

Roses are hand-picked at dawn when volatile compounds peak.
Only healthy petals pass visual inspection to avoid off-notes.

Copper Alembic Steam Distillation

Petals rest on perforated grids above simmering spring water.
Low, slow heat releases floral molecules into rising steam.

Vapour condenses in a serpentine coil, separating into essential oil micro-droplets floated on aromatic water.

Zero Additives

No alcohol.
No solubiliser.
No synthetic fragrance.

This process results in a microbially clean yet preservative-free ingredient – hence strict storage guidelines (see below).

Sensory Profile (Formulator’s Notebook)

Attribute	Description
Appearance	Crystal‑clear with the occasional pearlescent swirl from trace oil
Aroma	Dewy rose garden: soft, sweet, lightly green
pH Range	4.0 – 5.5 (batch‑specific COA provided)
Specific Gravity	≈ 1.00 @ 20 °C

Active Compounds (Why Skin Loves It)

Citronellol – Soothing comfort.
Geraniol – Antioxidant support.
Nerol – Floral/green nuance and skin conditioning.
Trace Phenolics – Free radical scavenging (ppm level yet effective).

Skin Benefits

1. Instant Dew-Boost

Spritz Rose Hydrolat after cleansing to flood stratum corneum with lightweight moisture before actives.

2. Comfort Ritual

Aroma binds to limbic receptors; users report feeling emotionally balanced – a subtle but valuable cosmetic experience.

3. Visible Calm

Use morning-evening to reduce the look of redness associated with a depleted moisture barrier.

4. Texture Refinement

Supports hydration and pH to improve skin texture – perfect toner base.

Formulation Flexibility (Where It Shines)

Toners & Essences – Use up to 100% for single note or blend with Neroli Hydrolat for a floral bouquet.
Emulsion Water Phase – Replace de-ionised water with partial or full hydrolat in lotions, milks or creams.
Sheet Masks – Saturate biodegradable masks for a spa-grade home treatment.
After-Sun Mists – Combine with aloe juice and panthenol for vacation skin relief.
Luxury Soaps – Replace lye water with hydrolat for natural fragrance (some volatile loss expected).

How to use it

Skin Care

An excellent humectant to moisturise dry, mature, sensitive, and devitalised skin. Suitable for all skin types. Use in toners, serums, creams, lotions, and anti-aging products.
It is cooling and fragrant, making it ideal to use in a facial mist's and toner's.

The fragrance itself lends itself to high-quality expectations of any product.
Very relaxing and is often used to create a calm mood.

Hair Care

As a hair mist, it is excellent to moisturise the hair shaft, promote scalp health,which is the starting point for good, strong hair growth.

INCI / Ingredients

INCI Name: Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Origin: Bulgaria’s Valley of Roses – organic farms

Appearance: Colourless, clear liquid

Solubility: Water-soluble; not compatible with oil-only blends without solubiliser

Storage & Shelf life

Storage & Shelf Life

Refrigerate upon receipt.

Minimise air exposure: decant working amounts; keep bulk container sealed.

Use clean pipettes or pumps – never dip fingers.

If cloudiness or off-odour develops, discard.

Shelf life: 12 months unopened; 6 months once opened with good hygiene.

Always add a broad-spectrum preservative (e.g., Preservative Eco 1%) in finished formulas.

Why buy from Aromantic

Why Buy from Aromantic?

No Middlemen Mark-Up – Competitive pricing for artisan-scale formulators. Our price reflects the premium quality and value of our rose hydrolat, one of the best floral waters sold for skincare and formulation.

UV-Protective Packaging – Amber PET / Glass protects fragile volatiles during transit.

Worldwide Shipping – Timed cold-chain options available on request.

Transparent Documentation – COA, SDS, and allergen declarations are available 24/7.

No Expert-Only Jargon – Plain-English guidance and email support.

We can sell and supply our hydrolat directly to customers, so you can buy and resell under your brand. Our floral waters are popular with cosmetic and aromatherapy customers, including customers looking for natural skincare solutions. The rose hydrolat is one of the best floral waters available and is sold as a premium ingredient for cosmetic and aromatherapy formulations. Read a review or browse reviews to learn more about the product and see what our customers have to say.

We exist to empower every maker, from kitchen crafters to indie brands, to source professional-grade botanicals with confidence.

FAQ's

FAQs

Does Rose Hydrolat contain the same actives as rose essential oil?
It contains micro-quantities of the same aromatic molecules but in a gentler, water-based matrix – perfect for sensitive skin.

Is it safe around the eye area?
Generally well-tolerated, but patch-test and avoid direct eye contact.

Why is there no preservative in the bottle?
So you can keep the ingredients fully versatile and additive-free. You control preservation in your final formula.

My hydrolat smells slightly grassy – normal?
Minor seasonal scent variation is expected; always check COA and your organoleptic assessment.

Can I freeze it?
Freezing can fracture volatiles; we recommend refrigeration only.

Does it interact with vitamin C serums?
It can be used as the diluent phase in water-based vitamin C (ascorbic acid) serums; monitor pH <

Recipes & Blends

Click on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring Rose Hydrolat:

Micellar Water

Rose Clay Face Mask

Technical Documents

Here is a link to all non-batch-specific documents for this product: Link to Technical Documents

If you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product that you have received, please request that here.

Pairs well with

Cosmetic Regulatory Status

Rose Hydrolat is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting.

Our batch documentation supports EU, UK, and US cosmetic registration requirements, making global compliance easy.

Closing Thoughts

In a market filled with synthetic scents and suspect “rose waters”, Organic Rose Hydrolat stands out: artisan-distilled, transparently sourced and full of botanical soul.

Use it in your daily routine to boost formula performance and emotional resonance.

From a single-note facial spritz to a multi-phase cream, rose hydrolat adds a whisper of heritage romance – without straying from modern efficacy or regulatory compliance.

Choose purity. Choose versatility. Choose Rose Hydrolat from Aromantic – and let every drop bloom.

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