Rose extract by mouth for 8 weeks improved sexual function scores vs placebo
Akbarzadeh 2024, Front Med · Source
Rose Water
Rosa × damascena flower water · certified organic
The fragrant water left after damask rose petals are steam-distilled, and one of the gentlest plant waters there is. It has been part of Persian skin care for about a thousand years.
1,000years of rose water in Persian skin care
94women in a trial of rose extract on sexual wellbeing (oral)
Alcohol-freea light, refreshing base for the Toner
Why we love it
Rose water is one of the gentlest plant waters there is. It gives the Toner a light floral scent and a refreshing feel without alcohol.
What does the research show?
Antioxidant and calming (lab and animal)
Rose extracts show antioxidant activity in the lab and calming effects in animal studies.
Sexual wellbeing (oral extract)
In a randomized trial of 94 breastfeeding women, rose extract capsules taken by mouth for eight weeks improved sexual function scores compared with placebo. That study used capsules, not rose water on skin.
Studies
Human study tested in people Lab study a starting point, not proof
How has it been used traditionally?
Rose water has a long history in skin care in Iran and across the Middle East.
Is rose water safe on my skin?
Rose water is very gentle. It's for freshness and comfort, not for killing germs: in a study of 45 volunteers, a rose water hand rub didn't reduce skin bacteria. Rose's natural scent compounds (citronellol and geraniol) are listed fragrance allergens in the EU, so people with fragrance allergy should patch test first.
Last reviewed: November 2026.
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