murphyRosa centifolia flower oil
AKA: Cabbage Rose
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Europe. Rosa centifolia flowers are sourced from the Rosaceae family, cultivated primarily in the Middle East and Europe. The oil is extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the flower petals.
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Cabbage Rose, Rosa centifolia (L.), Rosaceae
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84604-12-6
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Reduces redness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 838)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 838)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–0.002%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR