A Rose By Any Other Name....

Rose is quite a complicated plant in the world of aromatherapy and skincare formulation. She is THE QUEEN when it comes to plant power for so many reasons but so powerful that rose is highly restricted in cosmetics. This is due to a chemical compound called methyl eugenol which is thought to be harmful at certain levels. So rose products will often have the tiniest amount of rose and be enhanced with rose-like scents such as geranium or palmarosa. 

However rose is still the QUEEN! She is known mainly for her link with emotions like joy and grief which she is often used to work with in aromatherapy. She also has the most divine floral smell that is unmistakable. Rose petals can be used in tea for calming, rose water can be used as a calming facial spritz or toner. Rose oil is not often used in pure home fragrances due to the enormous cost of a tiny bottle - so rose is also highly exclusive!