Rosa Canina Bud Extract

Functions
Cleansing agent
Emollient
Astringent
Fragrance
Perfuming
Deodorant
Skin conditioning

It is believed that the Greeks first brought the Rose (Rosa Canina) from Greece to southern Italy. They thought the red rose came from the blood of the goddess Aphrodite, whose foot got stuck in a thorn while trying to help Adonis.

Rose water was prepared as early as the tenth century. While John Adams was the first president to plant roses near the White House, both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were fond of the flowers.

American Indians combined the Rosa Canina petals with bear grease to cure mouth sores and used a powder made from the petals to treat fever sores and blisters. Flowers soaked in rainwater were used to bathe sore eyes and to cool inflammations.

Rosa canina buds are considered cleansing, emollient, and astringent. Their volatile oils make them useful in tonics and gargles to treat catarrhs, sore throats, and stomach disorders. They have also been used for special non-allergenic ointments, creams, and fresheners for the face and skin.

Rosa Canina Bud Extract is a light to medium amber liquid with a characteristic rose odor. Its emollient and astringent properties make it useful in cleansers, moisturizers, creams, lotions, gels, toners, astringents, bath care products, and skin treatment products.

Rosa Canina Bud Extract is also aromatic in fragrances, creams, deodorants, and sachets.

Synonyms
Dog Rose Extract