Rosa centifolia flower water
AKA “Cabbage Rose Water, Rosa Centifolia Water
Water
Ingredient Facts
Rosa centifolia flower water
AKA: Cabbage Rose Water, Rosa Centifolia Water
Water · Skin Protecting · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Not Clean
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Cabbage Rose, Rosa centifolia (L.), Rosaceae
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84604-12-6
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.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Rose water distilled from Rosa Centifolia has been used in European skincare since medieval times as a skin toner and refreshant. It was particularly popular in 18th-century France and England as a cosmetic staple for toning and perfuming the complexion.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR