Common Name(s): Rosa hybrid flower wax
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides luxurious rose aromatic conditioning from concentrated hybrid rose flower wax.
Why It's Used: Used in premium rose-positioned cosmetics providing slow-release rose aromatic conditioning.
How It Works: Rose flower wax concentrates phenylethyl alcohol (rose's characteristic scent), geraniol, citronellol, and plant wax fatty acids; the waxy matrix provides slow-release fragrant conditioning.
Typically Found In: Luxury rose skin care,aromatic body products,premium floral formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Emollient,skin conditioning agent,aromatic
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Hybrid rosa variety flower wax; natural plant origin; high value due to rose harvesting intensity. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Check eu fragrance allergen content (geraniol, citronellol, linalool are declared allergens in rose).
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional – fragrance allergen content
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Moderate safety profile. check rose aromatic allergen content per eu regulations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Other floral waxes,rose hip oil
Avoid Combining With: Check eu fragrance allergen declaration compliance
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Rose flower wax is among the most expensive natural cosmetic ingredients; hybrid rose varieties (bred for specific aromatic profiles) provide consistent wax composition vs wild roses.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary