Rosa Damascena is a symbol of beauty and love, dating back to ancient civilizations including Persia, Egypt and Greece. One of the oldest rose strains in the world, it is also known as the “Queen of Flowers”. Rosa Damascena’s legendary virtues have been praised for millennia, from Roman writings, to Shakespearian sonnets, to present day.
This fabled rose has been cultivated in Bulgaria for nearly four centuries.
Bulgaria produces the best quality rose essential oils, a.k.a. Damask rose otto, due to both perfected production techniques and the properties of the Bulgarian rose itself – which has been shaped by generations of careful cultivation, and Bulgaria’s unique geography.
Studies have shown that Rosa Damascena essential oil, extracts and floral water from Bulgaria have a higher performance than those produced in other countries.
Bulgarian Rosa Damascena essential oil is so luxurious, it is only used in the most high-end beauty and skin care products.
Approximately 1,500 Rosa Damascena blossoms are needed to make only 1 gram of essential oil. A seasoned flower picker can harvest around 15,000 blossoms a day. This is partly why Rosa Damascena essential oil is so precious and expensive, earning it the nickname “liquid gold”.
Bulgarian Rosa Damascena essential oil is adored by the skin care industry because of the extent of its natural medicinal power. Research shows that it has high antioxidant, antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, and humectant properties.
This essential oil is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, pre-mature and mature skin. It is a very versatile, and is a great solution to concerns including:
Research has shown that Bulgarian Rosa Damascena essential oil aroma can have aroma-therapeutic and health benefits, including:
When using Ecomaat products, breath in deeply to enjoy the aromatherapy benefits.
Studies show that extracts produced using Supercritical CO2 Extraction deliver better performance than traditional steam distillation.
Since the whole process of Supercritical CO2 Extraction is operated at a low temperature, all the heat sensitive natural compounds such as vitamins, aromatic molecules and active ingredients, can be derived from the plant without changing their properties. There is no thermal degradation.
The result is potent and pure essences that retain the rose’s natural benefits, for unparalleled performance.