5 Ways to Use Rose Essential Oil for Skin

Did you know that it takes 1,000 rose petals to get a single drop of essential oil? So it’s no surprise that this oil is highly valued (and often quite expensive). It’s time to think beyond the traditional bouquet of roses for Valentine’s Day and ask for a little bottle of rose essential oil instead.

You can get rose oil in a couple of different ways. Rose absolute, which is extracted using a solvent, and rose otto, which is steam distilled. Both essential oils are a bit more expensive than other essential oils (rose petals aren’t cheap!) so you’ll often find rose otto pre diluted in a carrier oil. The scent is heavenly, and it has so many incredible uses for wellness and skincare.

Rose oil mind + body benefits

Hydrating

Intensely hydrating, rose oil plumps and moisturizes your skin without any potential chemical side effects. Rose oil can be used as a natural substitute for hyaluronic acid, a common ingredient in anti-aging beauty products.

Anti-inflammatory

Rose oil has astringent properties that cool skin irritation and reduce redness. Its benefits are incredible for those who have eczema, sun damage, scars or stretch marks. To repair skin, dilute the essential oil with a carrier oil – bonus points for using rose hip seed oil! – and rub it directly on the affected areas.

Anti-aging

The hydrating effects of rose oil will plump up pesky lines around your eyes and mouth so add it to your custom facial oil or make a serum with rose hip oil. Rose oil also works under the skin to repair cells and tissues to help maintain the skin’s elasticity.

Mood booster

The scent of rose oil has super-relaxing aromatherapy properties. It’s a natural mood booster and stress reliever. The sweet floral scent helps relax the mind and the body.

5 ways to add rose oil to your beauty routine

1. In the bath

Rose essential oil is especially helpful in times of stress. Pure rose oil or rose absolute can be expensive, but a little goes a long way so you don’t need much to get its soothing scent and anti-stress benefits. Plus it has therapeutic benefits for menstruation, menopause and hormonal issues. Relax in a rose milk bath or add 15 drops of rose absolute and 10 drops of jasmine or ylang ylang to your fizzy bath bombs.

2. In homemade deodorant

This DIY deodorant spray recipe is tough on odors but not your skin. The essential oil mixture of florals with a bit of lavender and orange will make you feel happy and keep you smelling fresh. Add rose oil to Homemade Deodorant Spray

3. In a massage oil

Massage has many benefits, including improving circulation, easing tension and stimulating the body to release toxins. And when massage is combined with aromatherapy, a happy synergy happens. Rose is one of our favorite essential oils for love so set the mood with a Love Potion Massage Oil.

4. In a face oil

You can easily whip up a custom facial oil that’s customized to your skin’s needs with just two ingredients – carrier oil and an essential oil. And rose is a perfect choice for dry or aging skin.

5. In an aromatherapy room spray

Floral essential oils like ylang ylang, rose and jasmine are my favorites. Ylang ylang, called the “flower of flowers,” has been used medicinally to help with stress and anxiety, and the oil works well in blends designed to boost mood and feelings of happiness. Add rose oil to a floral room spray.