Beauty School: Roses are Red... And in a lot of your Beauty Products!

Hi everyone,
This Beauty School post is all about the flower of the moment: roses!
The color, scent, and vitamin properties of the rose make it ideal for use in beauty products and pampering routines. Roses' beauty and utility has been well-known for centuries and centuries. In ancient times, alchemists used roses "for purgatives, astringents, and tonics, to treat chronic lung diseases," and more.¹ Today, roses continue to be admired for their timeless beauty, fragrance, and symbolism.
Here is a breakdown of the anatomy of a rose and the many uses of its parts:

• Rosebuds are particularly high in vitamin C and astringent tannins.
• Rose extract is used in many fragrances, cosmetics, and skin conditioners.
• Rose oil is common in perfumes, toilet waters and ointments.
• Rose water is "used as a perfume in emollients, eye lotions, and freckle lotions." Rose water is an amazing skin refresher and can help reduce signs of aging and wrinkles.
• Rose hips are also used in many food products and are used medicinally to relieve colds and constipation.

The striking pigment of red roses makes it a great red lip and cheek stain as well. Have you ever used any of these popular "rosy" cosmetics?

1. Benetint by Benefit Cosmetics / 2. Diptyque Rose Candle / 3. Smith's Rosebud Salve