
Obtained by extraction of fresh rose petals Rosa Damascena
Rose concrete contains all components of rose oil. The predominant component is phenyl - ethyl alcohol – around 70%. The composition of concretes includes more than 166 components, 30 of them are hydrocarbon. Besides aromatic compounds the rose concrete include also: vegetable waxes, organic acids, trace elements, enzymes.
Application:
It is used primarily to obtain absolute, and less frequently in cosmetics and perfumery.
Rose concrete is energizing, regenerating and has fragrant action. It has antiseptic and anti-allergic effect, soothes and provides antibacterial protection. Anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, healing and toning product. Enhances healing in various inflammatory and other irritating skin processes, it has a very beneficial effect in the presence of blackheads (acne); It makes the skin smooth and fresh. It is also recommended as protection during strong solar radiation and solar and other thermal burns.
№ | PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | RANGE |
1 | Appearance | Vaseline – like mass |
2 | Color | Orange red |
3 | Odor | Typical of Roses |
4 | Melting point, °C | 47 - 53 |
5 | Acid value, mg KOH/g | max 13.0 |
6 | Content of absolute, % | min 60.0 |
7 | Solvent content, % | max 2.0 |