An extract of white rose flowers, listed as an emollient and perfuming ingredient and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Rosa alba flower extract is an extract of the flowers of the white rose, Rosa alba, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and perfuming ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable conditions. The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545