This precious rose appears already in the seventeenth century with a medicinal use thanks to its great properties. It is said that it comes from Damascus, although there is no historical record, and it is a variety that has among its ancestors the well-known rosehip that we use so much today. This damascene or Bulgarian rose It is highly appreciated for its beauty and medicinal uses.
Today we will see some of the uses that we can give to damascene rose oil, although this can also be used in the form of an infusion, with its petals, to enjoy its medicinal properties. The oil that is created from this rose is very precious and can be used for many things, although it also usually has a high price, because it is not as common as others.
Moisturize the skin
One of the properties that almost all oils is to hydrate the skin. Rose oil is usually perfect for hydrating the driest skins that are also sensitive. That is why it is usually used on skins that react a lot, since they not only hydrate, but also have other interesting properties. If you want a deep moisturizer or for certain areas of the face such as the eyes or the contour of the lips, use natural oils, as they have great properties and great hydrating power.
Soothe the skin
This rose oil has some properties similar to rosehip oil, since it shares genetics with it. It is a rose that helps soothe irritated skin, so we can also use this oil for those times when the skin reacts to something and becomes irritated. The most sensitive skins have a great ally in the wonderful damask rose.
Antioxidant oil
This is also an oil that can be used to fight free radicals and achieve a more youthful face. It has vitamins E, B, C or K, in addition to tannins, carotenes or pectin. All this makes the damascena rose the best cocktail to keep the skin in good condition, with so many antioxidants. Thanks to the fact that it is also a moisturizing oil, we can use it daily for the skin, so that we combat dryness and wrinkles that may come out. Of course, it has many more properties than some creams.
Antiseptic and antibacterial
This property has several uses. You can use an infusion of damask rose, made with its petals, to get a mouthwash that kills germs in the mouth and prevents cavities. But it is also an oil for skins that have impurities and acne, since these are caused by bacteria. We can use a good cleanser on the skin and use damask rose oil to take care of it, using this oil on acne or impurities, which helps heal acne and prevent more blackheads and pimples on the skin. Although the oil has great moisturizing properties and it is better to avoid it on oily skin, the truth is that its cleansing power can be good for these oily-prone skin, as it helps them stay clean of bacteria.
Healing and regenerating
Rosehip is present in the genes of rose damascena, and this is evident in some of its wonderful properties. The rosehip is use for scars, such as early stretch marks or marks left by pimples. This rose damascena oil has the same regenerative power of the skin, so it helps to avoid large scars on it due to these problems.