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Rose oil

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Rose oil

Rose oil visibly calms redness, strengthens the moisture barrier, and protects against daily environmental stress. It suits dry skin and oily skin particularly well when formulated into nourishing creams. To work its best, apply it in a routine separate from hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex.

ACS Omega, 2023Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013

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What to combine rose oil with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Hyaluronic acid Keep apart Apply hyaluronic acid first and rose oil second, because high concentrations of essential oils can disrupt hydration and irritate skin. Rose oil and hyaluronic acid
Tri-ceramide complex Keep apart Apply the tri-ceramide complex first and use the rose oil at a different time of day, because heavy oils can disrupt skin repair. Rose oil and tri-ceramide complex

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Questions and answers

What does rose oil do for the skin?

Rose oil helps protect the skin from oxidative damage and photoaging while providing hydrating properties that support the skin barrier function. It may also help reduce inflammatory cytokine release to soothe the skin.

ACS Omega, 2023Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013

How do you use rose oil?

Apply rose oil after hyaluronic acid, or use the rose oil at a different time of day than a tri-ceramide complex because heavy oils can disrupt skin repair. Rose oil helps reduce inflammatory cytokine release.

Should you use rose oil in the morning or at night?

You can use rose oil at night, and it should be applied at a different time of day than a tri-ceramide complex because heavy oils can disrupt skin repair. Rose oil also helps reduce oxidative damage and skin photoaging.

ACS Omega, 2023

Can you use rose oil every day?

Yes, you can use rose oil every day as it helps improve hydration and supports the skin barrier function. When pairing with hyaluronic acid, apply the hyaluronic acid first and rose oil second.

Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013ACS Omega, 2023

Does rose oil cause purging or irritation?

Rose oil is unlikely to cause purging, but it may cause irritation if applied incorrectly. Keep it apart from hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex by applying them first or using the rose oil at a different time of day, because heavy essential oils can disrupt hydration and skin repair.

Which skin types is rose oil best for?

Rose oil is a superior fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots, with Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil being a top choice across these categories according to Lovi. It is also a high fit for oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, and oily acne-prone skin.

Can you use rose oil with hyaluronic acid?

Yes, you can use rose oil with hyaluronic acid, but keep them apart by applying hyaluronic acid first and rose oil second. This helps prevent high concentrations of essential oils from disrupting hydration and irritating the skin.

Research on rose oil

Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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    Nadia Kapleva, MS

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    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

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    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

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    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

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