Rosa centifolia flower water







AKA: Cabbage Rose Water, Rosa Centifolia Water
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Not Clean
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate 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
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Rose water distilled from Rosa Centifolia has been used in European skincare since medieval times as a skin toner and refreshant. It was particularly popular in 18th-century France and England as a cosmetic staple for toning and perfuming the complexion.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR