Rosa damascena bud extract
AKA “Damask Rose Bud Extract, Bulgarian Rose Bud Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Rosa damascena bud extract
AKA: Damask Rose Bud Extract, Bulgarian Rose Bud Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Damask rose buds help condition and soften skin, bringing gentle hydration and a luxurious floral touch to your routine.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Bud
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90106-38-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Locks in moisture
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
Rosa Damascena (Damask rose) has been cultivated for over 2,000 years across the Middle East and Central Asia. The buds were traditionally used in Persian and Arab skincare and perfumery for their concentrated fragrance and astringent properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR