Product Description
This price is inclusive of shipping (registered mail) to anywhere in the world. This is 6cc / grams of Damascus Rose oil.
It is this Syrian variety of the rose that many historians believe to be is the mother of virtually all the roses in the West. It was brought back to Europe from Damascus, Syria by the returning Crusaders and through the centuries many other types were developed from this species. For centuries, the Damascus rose has been considered almost world-wide as a symbol of beauty and love. The most perfect of all flowers’ and ‘an emblem of perfection and faithfulness’ is how some Damascus rose enthusiasts describe this historic highly-scented flower. The frequency of its flowering and its perfume makes this magnificently fragrant rose a queen among the flowers.
Due to the labor-intensive production process and the low content of oil in the rose blooms, rose oil commands a very high price. Harvesting of flowers is done by hand in the morning before sunrise and material is distilled the same day. In the process of distillation, large stills, traditionally of copper, are filled with roses and water. The still is fired for 60-105 minutes. The vaporized water and rose oil exit the still and enter a condensing apparatus and are then collected in a flask. This distillation yields a very concentrated oil, direct oil and high quality pure oil. The known benefist of Pure Rose oil include aid in meditation, Brightens the heart, romantic; relieves tension, sadness, grief, jealousy, anger and resentment. It has a Relaxing, intoxicating, warming, great aphrodisiac and it reaches the heart and soul like no other oil can, releasing fear, distrust, and pessimism and bringing us into a state of inspiration, self-confidence, and loving warmth.
It also reaches our emotional center, allowing us to open ourselves to others. In this way, it is an aphrodisiac oil because it allows the body to relax and creates a euphoric feeling.
You can use this oil on its own (direct application to the skin) or you can create luxurious bath oils and body lotions. Add a few drops to a diffuser for a relaxing, feminine aroma climate, or 3 drops to bath salts and a warm bath for a pleasant retreat. Is very suitable for use in skincare cosmetics and perfumes. (Source: Wikipedia.com)