Organic Rose Absolute (extracted by Enfleurage)

Most Rose Absolutes are solvent extracted using harsh chemicals. Make a better choice and choose our 100% pure all natural organic Rose Absolute (Rosa damascena), extracted by the ancient method of Enfleurage.

Our organic Rose Absolute is pure undiluted Rose Oil extracted by the ancient method of Enfleurage. Our organic Rose Oil is most rare, coming from a small grower/extractor in South America who extracts the rose oil by enfleurage, using only organic palm oil and organic alcohol derived from locally grown organic sugar cane. The complete process of extracting the rose oil is done by hand using no heat and no harsh chemical solvents, yielding a very pure and fragrant organic Rose Absolute / a therapeutic quality oil.

As part of the organic Enfleurage process, pure local organic palm oil is used to absorb the aromatic oils from the rose flower petals. Once the palm oil is completely saturated with the essence of the rose flower then the palm oil is separated from the organic Rosa damascena oil by the addition of cane sugar alcohol. The molecules of rose essential oil migrate from the palm oil and attach to the alcohol. Then the palm oil is poured off so only the alcohol and rose essential oils remain. Lastly, the alcohol is evaporated to leave only the Rose oil, i.e. Rose Absolute. The process for producing the Rose Absolute by Enfleurage is quite labor intensive and requires many pounds of rose flower petals per ml of oil but the results are astounding. If you close your eyes and sniff the aroma of the oil, rose absolute cannot be differentiated from the actual rose flower. For a more complete description of the organic enfleurage extraction process, visit our web page: Enfleurage

More Info: Rosa damascena / Rose Absolute is one of the most precious oils in the world and known for its heavenly aroma and fragrance.

Rose oil cannot be distilled like most essential oils due to the delicate nature of the flowers. Enfleurage was the traditional method of extraction used in the 18th and 19th centuries and into the early 20th century but solvent extraction using hexane has virtually replaced enfleurage, except, of course, for our own Rose Absolute. Solvent extracted Rose oil, called an "absolute", is used extensively by the perfume industry but, not by us (no chemicals other than organic alcohol) are used to extract the Rose Oil that we sell). Either method (enfleurage or solvent extraction) is time consuming and oil yields are quite small for the amount of materials used. Today, the most commonly found Rose used by the perfume industry is entirely synthetic and has no healing properties at all. Natural rose perfume is often enjoyed as a single-flower oil since the rich, warm, heady floral aroma produced from the flowers is so exquisite by itself.

Rose Absolute is beneficial during times of stress. Rose oil helps to relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety and menstrual symptoms. A few drops of our high quality Rose Oil (Rose Absolute) will enliven romance, auras, chakras, love, libido, sensuality, happiness. 100% pure rose oil can also enhance inner vision, relationships and meditation and assist with skin care, easing grief, encouraging contentment, dissipating guilt, liver detoxing, opening the heart and balancing the female reproduction system. Rose Absolute can also ease menstrual tension, frigidity, hangovers, depression, symptoms of menopause and bring harmony, comfort, calmness, patience and joy. The rose fragrance enlivens the connection between our physical bodies and our spiritual selves.

Rose oil has a long history in folk remedies, especially in the area of skin care. Rose oil is suitable for all skin types, but it is especially valuable for dry, sensitive or aging skins. It has a tonic and astringent effect on the capillaries just below the skin surface, which makes rose oil useful in diminishing the redness caused by enlarged capillaries. It is important to ensure that the product you use contains the genuine rose essential oil. Many manufacturers label their products containing rose essence but it could be synthetic. Synthetic rose ingredients have no therapeutic value at all! With authentic Rose Absolute, a very little goes a long way - for most applications, only one or two drops of pure rose oil are needed.

• Do not take essential oils internally.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin (for directions on proper dilution refer to an aromatherapy text).
• The information on this website is not intended to diagnose or prescribe.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.
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