An extract of damask rose flower water, listed as an antioxidant and astringent ingredient.
What it is
Rosa damascena flower water extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of the flower water of the damask rose, Rosa damascena, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and astringent ingredient.
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.
The INCI name does not show how the extract was prepared or how concentrated it is.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.