Review: Joyal Rosewater

Review:
I have just recently discovered that I like Rose scents and have been so excited to try different types of Rosewater for my skin care. The problem with the rose scent is when it gets mixed with other scents and it throws the pure rose scent off for me. This is just on that line of being too much for my nose but it's still able to be used. I use it mainly on my neck and chest as the scent is too strong for my facial area. It's still close enough that I get the occasional smell of it but not literally all up in your face. LOL This is a large bottle and even with a couple weeks of usage, it will last me forever. I haven't noticed any difference in my skin so far but I will continue to use it. 



Company info:
 This luxurious 100% pure rosewater is steam distilled from Rosa Damascena, which is recognized as a unique type of rose with different properties from roses cultivated elsewhere and is widely considered as the finest in the world.

The Rose Valley in Bulgaria is the best area that provides just the right conditions to grow this incredible rose. The blossoms are collected by hand. Rose oil comes in two main types, Rose Absolute and Rose Otto. Rose Absolute is produced by solvent extraction. Rose Otto sometimes called attar of roses, it has been used since ancient times. It is the more expensive of the two types of rose because it usually extracted by gentle steam distillation  from Rosa Damascena.

Rose Otto Hydrosol is more pure and provides more benefits to skin compared with Rose Absolute. What distinguishes Rose Absolute from Rose Otto is that Rose Absolute is not considered to be a “true” essential oil as it has undergone a chemical extraction process and therefore is an “absolute”; Rose Otto is an essential oil as it has been extracted through steam distillation. The trace amounts of chemical residue may be found in Rose Absolute which can lead to increased chance of skin irritation. A rose blossom contains only about 0.02% essential oil. Solvent extraction gives a greater yield than distillation which is why Rose Absolute is less expensive than Rose essential oil.  Rose Absolute has a stronger, richer aroma. Rose Bulgaria essential oil is lighter in color and has a softer more refined aroma.

Rosewater is basically a by-product of rose oil through distillation of pure fresh rose petals. Rosewater possesses the sweet, delicate scent of the roses from which it is made. It is a natural mild antiseptic and is recommended for acne and skin irritation, for nourishing and hydrating the skin and face, and for nourishing the body after a shower or bath. Rosewater can be used on its own as a soothing toner and cleanser or combined with other ingredients. It’s worth buying the best quality pure rose water you can find and ensuring that it has no added ingredients such as preservatives.
The 100% pure Bulgarian Rose Otto Hydrosol is widely considered as the best rosewater in the world.


This product was provided to me free or at a discount for evaluation and review. All opinions are my own.