Rose Essential Oil

Extracted from the petals of certain rose species, rose essential oil is thought to contain healing properties, as anti-anxiety oil which acts to relieve stress and anxiety related dysfunctions. Among the species most commonly used are damask rose, cabbage rose, and the white rose. These are the species known to have the strongest aroma and highest oil content.

Rose oil is an essential oil commonly used in aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, a practice that uses plant extracts to promote health and well-being. Rose oil is one of the most commonly used essential oils that some believe have anxiety-reducing and aphrodisiac properties.

When applied to the skin, rose oil may help relieve pain and inflammation while improving the overall quality of the skin. It has been used to clear acne by dabbing one drop of diluted rose essential oil onto blemishes when they arise, continuing three times a day until it is gone. Use of a sterile cotton swab is recommended for safe application, and diluted with carrier oil. Rose oil is also one of the most widely used essential oils in the manufacture of perfumes and fragranced products.

It has been reported that the application of rose oil diluted with massage carrier oil delivers feelings of relaxation through a reduction in the respiration rate, blood oxygen saturation, and blood pressure during stressful situations.

Rose essential oil is used in the Insomnia & Stress, Stretch Marks & Cellulite and Skin Complexion massage oil blend treatment at Oriental Massage Galway (OMG).