Rose hydrosol is the pure floral water collected when fresh Rosa Damascena petals are steam-distilled. Ours is distilled in Uttarakhand and bottled as it is: no added fragrance, no rose oil and no preservatives. Use it as a toner, a face mist, a base for clay face packs or a light scalp spritz.
Botanical Name: Rosa Damascena
Shelf Life: Use within 6 months from the date of packaging.
Quantity: 100 ml
Ingredients: 100% Pure Steam Distilled Rose Water
Packaging: Comes in amber spray glass bottle
Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
Aroma: sweet floral fragrance, reminiscent of fresh roses. It also varies from batch to batch as per season. We do not add any artificial fragrance, it is normal that the product might lose its aroma with time.
Patch Testing: Individual concerns may vary, so it is always a good idea to do the patch test to see how your skin responds to any new product.
Please note: The color and aroma may vary slightly from batch to batch as we replenish our stock monthly, so you might notice differences throughout the year. However, the quality remains consistently high, which is what sets us apart from other mass-market brands.
Rose Hydrosol vs Rose Water: What's the Difference?
"Rose water" (gulab jal) is a broad label. Some rose waters are true distillates, but many commercial ones are plain water with added rose oil or fragrance, and often preservatives. A rose hydrosol is always the real distillate. It comes straight from steam-distilling rose petals, so it carries the plant's own water-soluble compounds and natural scent.
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How it's made: Rose hydrosol is steam-distilled from fresh petals. Many rose waters are blended from water plus rose oil or fragrance.
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What's inside: Our rose hydrosol is 100% distillate. Blended rose waters may list fragrance, alcohol or preservatives.
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Scent: A hydrosol smells soft and natural, and the scent varies with the season. Fragranced rose water smells stronger and stays the same in every bottle.
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Shelf life: Without preservatives, a hydrosol keeps for about 6 months. Preserved rose waters usually last longer.
Not sure what's in your bottle? Read our guide on how to identify pure rose water.
How to Use Rose Hydrosol
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Toner: After cleansing, mist it on your face or apply it with a cotton pad.
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Face mist: Spritz during the day to refresh skin and set makeup.
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Face packs: Mix it with multani mitti, rose petal powder or other herbal powders instead of plain water.
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Tired eyes: Soak cotton pads in chilled rose hydrosol and rest them on closed eyes for a few minutes.
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Hair and scalp: Spritz it on the scalp or use it as a final rinse for a light, fresh finish.
FAQs
What is Rose Hydrosol?
Rose hydrosol is the water-based distillate of freshly plucked rose petals. It is pure rose water that you can use to nourish and hydrate your skin.
Is rose hydrosol the same as rose water or gulab jal?
Every rose hydrosol is a rose water, but not every rose water is a hydrosol. A hydrosol is the pure steam distillate of rose petals. Many rose waters sold as gulab jal are water scented with rose oil or fragrance and contain preservatives.
How does Rose Hydrosol benefit the skin?
Rose hydrosol helps balance the skin's pH, reduce redness and provide hydration, leaving the skin fresh.
Is Rose Hydrosol good for sensitive skin?
Yes. Rose hydrosol is gentle and suits all skin types, including sensitive skin. As with any new product, do a patch test first.
How can I use Rose Hydrosol in my skincare routine?
Use it as a toner after cleansing, as a face mist during the day, or as the liquid for your face packs.
What is the shelf life of Vriksha Veda Rose Hydrosol?
The shelf life of our rose hydrosol is 6 months. We do not add any preservatives to extend the shelf life of our products, and we are proud of it.
What is the price of Vriksha Veda Rose Hydrosol?
The price depends on the bottle size: Rs. 229 for 50 ml, Rs. 399 for 100 ml, Rs. 1,499 for 500 ml and Rs. 2,499 for 1 litre.