Rose Damascena

At the heart of ilā's luxury organic skincare lies our hero ingredient, Rose Damascena, one of nature's most precious and powerful botanicals. Revered for centuries for its exceptional skin-loving properties, Rose Damascena, also known as Damask Rose, is celebrated for its ability to soothe sensitive skin, calm the appearance of redness and irritation, and support a healthy, radiant complexion. Naturally rich in antioxidant compounds, this exquisite rose helps protect the skin against environmental stressors while promoting a softer, smoother and more youthful-looking appearance. Its soothing and balancing qualities make it particularly beneficial for dry, delicate and mature skin, helping to restore comfort and reveal a natural glow.

At ilā, we harness the beauty of pure Rose Damascena Otto essential oil in our holistic skincare rituals, combining the power of nature with deeply nourishing formulations that care for both skin and senses. More than an ingredient, Rose Damascena embodies our belief that true beauty begins with balance, purity and a deeper connection to nature.

Deeply Hydrating

Softens, nourishes and restores a dewy glow.

Age-Defying Radiance

Helps protect against oxidative stress for youthful-looking skin.

Calming & Soothing

Comforts delicate skin and reduces the appearance of redness.

Skin Revitalising

Refreshes dull-looking skin for a luminous, radiant complexion.

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Ethically Grown in the Himalayas

Our precious Rose Damascena is grown in the Himalayan foothills by Ankur and his family, with whom ilā has worked for over 18 years, preserving generations of traditional knowledge and sustainable farming practices.

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Handpicked at Dawn

Each delicate Damask Rose is carefully handpicked at dawn, when its fragrance and natural vitality are at their peak, before being taken straight for distillation to preserve its precious aromatic qualities.

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Traditionally Distilled with Care

Fresh rose petals are slowly distilled in traditional copper vessels using solar-powered water and natural heat from burning cow dung. This centuries-old method produces our exquisite Rose Damascena Otto essential oil, while spent petals are returned to the family's cows.

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Handcrafted into ilā Skincare

The precious Rose Otto is brought into our luxury organic skincare formulations, carefully handcrafted in the Cotswolds. Blended with complementary natural botanicals, it becomes part of our nourishing skincare rituals, designed to soothe the skin, enhance radiance and nurture the senses.

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Rose Damascena

ila Skin face oil bottle formulated for naturally glowing, radiant skin

Face Oil For Glowing Radiance

Face Oil For Glowing Radiance
£85.00 GBP
£85.00 GBP

FAQ's

What are the benefits of Rose Damascena for the skin?

Rose Damascena, also known as Damask Rose, is treasured in natural skincare for its soothing, antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. Rich in beneficial botanical compounds, it helps comfort delicate skin, reduce the appearance of redness and support a radiant, healthy-looking complexion. In nourishing skincare formulations, Rose Damascena can help leave skin feeling soft, smooth and beautifully revitalised.
Can Rose Damascena help with signs of ageing?

Rose Damascena contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds that can help protect against oxidative stress, one of the factors associated with visible skin ageing. When incorporated into nourishing skincare formulations, it can support softer, smoother and more radiant-looking skin. Its comforting and conditioning qualities make it a treasured botanical in skincare rituals for mature and dull-looking complexions.
Is Rose Damascena suitable for my skin?

Rose Damascena is a beautiful ingredient in skincare formulations designed to nourish dry, delicate and mature skin. Its soothing qualities can help comfort stressed skin, while antioxidant compounds support a healthy-looking complexion and help protect against environmental stressors. However, as Rose Otto is a concentrated essential oil, suitability for sensitive skin depends on the complete formulation and individual skin tolerance.
What is the difference between Rose Oil and rose water?

Rose Otto essential oil and rose water are both derived from the precious Rose Damascena flower through steam distillation, but offer different skincare qualities. Rose Otto is a highly concentrated aromatic essential oil, valued for its botanical compounds and exquisite fragrance, while rose water is the gentle, water-based aromatic distillate commonly used in facial mists and toners. At ilā, we treasure pure Himalayan Rose Otto for its exceptional quality and its role in our luxury organic skincare rituals.

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