Since ancient times the rose was used to create perfumes, but its remarkable properties in the treatment of skin infections are also known.

The damask rose is a very ancient rose variety: each flower has about 36 petals.

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Historically native to the Middle East, today it is cultivated mainly in Bulgaria and Morocco, where the "Rose Valley" exists.

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The rose is picked by hand, early in the morning until there is still dew on the flowers: in this way it is possible to obtain a higher quality product.

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The damask rose has a very delicate but unmistakable smell as it is composed of more than 400 different aromatic substances, which also give it extraordinary properties.

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For these reasons it is considered the Queen of the Roses.

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The properties of Rosa Damascena:

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it is a moisturizer: it holds water by gelling rather than by hygroscopicity.

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 For this reason when there are unfavorable weather conditions (we expose ourselves directly to the sun, or we are in an environment with high temperature and low humidity) it is a shield that hinders the dehydration processes.

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For this reason it is recommended especially for dry, poorly hydrated and fragile skin.

gives elasticity and firmness to the skin: in fact it is often used as a firming.

For this reason it is also recommended to prepare the skin for childbirth

it is excellent on all skin types: it moisturizes dry skin, balances the mixed skin and purifies the fat.

it is an anti-aging: it fights the formation of wrinkles, keeping the skin fresh and young.

it is an anti-inflammatory: it counteracts all skin inflammations such as acne.

it is a vasoconstrictor: it is used to soothe redness and rosacea.

it is refreshing: it removes excessive heat from the body, so that once the rose water was used to lower fever.

it is an antidepressant: it relaxes the heart and supports in moments of sadness, chasing away negative thoughts, favoring self-esteem and openness to tenderness and love.

it is an aphrodisiac: smelling the scent of a rose for a long time can have a positive effect on women's hormones.

For this reason the rose is the most frequent gift among lovers, precisely because it increases eroticism.

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It is suitable for all skin types from the most sensitive to the most demanding with acne and blackheads.

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Mary

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