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rose water

Also listed as: Eau de rose, Rosenwasser, Acqua di rose

Mild

Rose water is a natural distillate exhibiting mild antioxidant, antimicrobial, and soothing properties that help calm skin inflammation and assist with gastrointestinal relaxation.

Recommended safe frequency
dailySafe for daily consumption and topical application.
weeklySafe for weekly culinary or skincare use.
monthlySafe for monthly consumption.
Brand lens check
  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed OilsNot flagged
Body systems impacted
  • Skin
  • Gut / Digestive
Regulatory status
  • FDAGRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) as a flavoring agent
  • EFSAApproved food flavoring substance

PubMed References

Primary Research

Pharmacological effects of Rosa damascena(2011)

PubMed (PMID 22087163)

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is rose water bad for you?

Rose water is a natural distillate exhibiting mild antioxidant, antimicrobial, and soothing properties that help calm skin inflammation and assist with gastrointestinal relaxation.

What does rose water do to your body?

rose water primarily affects: Skin, Gut / Digestive.

How often is it safe to consume rose water?

Daily: Safe for daily consumption and topical application.. Weekly: Safe for weekly culinary or skincare use.. Monthly: Safe for monthly consumption..

What products contain rose water?

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