The queen of flowers, from Bulgaria’s Valley of Roses
📍 Home: Bulgaria, the Valley of Roses
Roses have always had a special place in my heart. I think most women love roses, each for her own reasons: a bunch of cut flowers, a garden full of blooms, or a rose given as a gift, whether it’s a single stem or a plant to grow. A rose always says “you are loved”.
Rose otto is one of the most precious oils in the world. Thousands of fresh Damask rose petals are gently steam-distilled to make just a few drops, which is why a little goes such a long way. Ours comes from Bulgaria’s famous Valley of Roses, renowned for some of the finest rose otto in the world, where the roses are picked by hand at dawn, when their scent is strongest.
The Damask rose (Rosa damascena) is thought to have come from Damascus and was later brought to Europe. Ancient myth says Aphrodite, the goddess of love, created it from her tears and the blood of her beloved Adonis.
Why we chose it: rose otto has a long tradition in skincare for softening and caring for all skin types, including dry, mature and sensitive skin. We add it to help skin look smoother, more radiant and even, and for its beautiful natural fragrance.
The heart of our signature scent 🌹 Rose is at the centre of the “scent of home” in our products: rose to soften, jasmine to lift, lemon balm to refresh, and vanilla warmth from benzoin. Rose has been treasured in aromatherapy for centuries, and its deep, sweet scent has been studied for its relaxing qualities.
Find it in: Glowing Skin Cleansing Milk · Glowing Skin Toner · Glowing Skin Day Cream · Velvet Skin Night Elixir · Overnight Brightening Face Mask · Stretch Mark Oil
Enjoy it at home 🌹
Rose otto is so concentrated that one drop is plenty. Here are two simple ways to enjoy its scent:
A rose scent for your home: add 2–3 drops to a diffuser and let the room fill with the scent of a summer rose garden.
Your own rose perfume oil: add 1 drop of rose otto to 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of jojoba oil in a small bottle and shake gently. Dab a little on your wrists and neck.
A little secret: pure rose otto turns solid in a cool room. That’s a sign of the real thing. Simply warm the bottle in your hands for a minute.
Never use essential oils undiluted on your skin, and do a patch test first. Keep them out of reach of children, and if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or have a medical condition, check with your doctor before use.
