A noble powder for the skin, balance and relaxation

Rich in flavonoids, tannins, and aromatic compounds, Damask rose powder is suitable for anti-aging, sensitive skin, hair care, and oriental beauty rituals. It is also valued internally to promote inner peace and support light digestive functions.

Description

Fine powder, light pink to pinkish-brown in color, with an intense floral fragrance. Obtained by gently grinding the dried petals at low temperatures.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Damask rose
• Latin name: Rosa damascena
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Petal
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Iran, Bulgaria, Morocco
• English name: Damask rose petal powder
• German name: Damascus rose powder
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de petalos de rosa de Damasco
• Name in Italian: Polvere di petali di rosa damascena
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق بتلات الورد الدمشقي

Main virtues

Soothing, softening, skin tonic, antioxidant, emotional harmonizer, gentle digestive.

Main constituents

Flavonoids, tannins, anthocyanins, mucilages, traces of essential oil (geraniol, citronellol, nerol).

Professional use and dosage

• Cosmetics: 2 to 10% in masks, cleansing powders, hair care, floral baths.
• Capsules: 250 to 400 mg/capsule – 1 to 2 g/day as a well-being or digestive treatment.
• Infusion: 1 teaspoon in 200 ml of hot water, finely filter. Drink or use as homemade floral water.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• No known contraindications to traditional doses.
• Suitable for children and sensitive skin (cosmetic).
• Ensure optimal storage to preserve the olfactory qualities.

History and traditional use

Used since ancient times in Greco-Arabic pharmacopoeias and Ayurvedic medicine, the Damask rose is central to feminine care and purification rituals. The petal powder is one of the noblest forms for gentle facial care, body powders, and preparations to balance the heart and mood.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag, opaque box or sealed bottle.
• Storage: dry, at room temperature, away from light and air.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Ethnobotanical data and gentle aromatherapy manuals
• Oriental and Mediterranean Pharmacopoeias

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