Rose otto oil is a pure and potent essential oil derived from apricot and cabbage roses through steam distillation. It has relaxing and therapeutic properties and is used in perfumes, cosmetics, and alternative therapies. The oil is extracted from roses grown in special farms in Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, France, India, and China. The process is labor-intensive and expensive, but the oil is beneficial in treating various health issues.
Rose otto oil, also known as rose attar, is a yellow or yellowish-green essential oil derived primarily from apricot and cabbage roses by the steam distillation process; Another rose oil, rose absolute, is extracted using the solvent extraction process. The differences between rose otto and rose absolute lie in their extraction methods, purity, and potency. Rose otto oil is not only purer and more potent than rose absolute, it is also longer lasting. Roses are grown in special rose farms, those in Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, France, India and China are at the forefront of this business, as the climate in these areas is more conducive to the growth of rose plants. roses. Rose oil extraction has had a long history in these regions and rose attar has been used successfully in beauty regimens throughout the centuries.
To make the oil, the roses are plucked at dawn and processed that same day. Steam distillation is traditionally done in copper sills that are filled with rose petals and water, and heated for about an hour and a half. The steam passes through a condensing apparatus into a flask and produces concentrated rose oil and rose water. Rose water is separated from rose oil, distilled again to obtain phenyl alcohol, and then mixed with the previously obtained rose oil to form rose oil. Differences in the roses used lead to differences in the derived fragrances, but the scent is primarily fresh and floral.
For rose absolute, the rose petals are dissolved in a solvent such as hexane, an aromatic waxy substance is extracted and dissolved in alcohol, and the alcohol is vaporized to give rose absolute oil. In both methods of oil extraction, large numbers of roses are required to produce very small amounts of rose oil, and for this reason, aside from the labor-intensive process involved in harvesting and processing, rose oil is often be quite expensive. The oil is used as an ingredient in many popular perfumes and cosmetics, and has been found beneficial in aromatherapy and other types of natural and alternative therapies.
With its relaxing and aromatic qualities, rose otto oil is known to calm the nerves and reduce stress and anxiety. Helps solve insomnia problems, balances hormones, lifts depression and soothes skin discomfort. It has antibacterial and astringent properties, and is used to treat wounds and respiratory and digestive problems.
Drops of rose otto oil added to hot bath water and on clothing can be rejuvenating. Tired eyes can be treated by placing cotton pads dipped in diluted oil on the eyelids. The oil should never be applied directly to the eyes, should never be ingested, and is not recommended for pregnant women. Rose otto oil solidifies at temperatures below normal room temperature; Warming the container of oil a bit can help it restore it to its former oily state.
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