ROSA GALLICA ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily used as a botanical skin-conditioning extract, with secondary aromatic and toning contributions. It can add polyphenol-rich sensory and antioxidant support to leave-on or rinse-off formulas.
What does ROSA GALLICA do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily used as a botanical skin-conditioning extract, with secondary aromatic and toning contributions. It can add polyphenol-rich sensory and antioxidant support to leave-on or rinse-off formulas.
Is ROSA GALLICA clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally accepted and not a standard restricted-list concern. The main caveat is sensitization potential from naturally occurring aromatic constituents, especially in leave-on products or formulas for reactive skin.
Is ROSA GALLICA sustainable?
This material is plant-derived and its non-volatile extract fractions are expected to be biodegradable. Sustainability depends on agricultural practices, water use, traceability, and whether extraction uses lower-impact solvents such as water, ethanol, or glycerin.
Is ROSA GALLICA COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when the agricultural source and extraction process meet the standard. It aligns well with Green Chemistry when sourced renewably, extracted with permitted low-impact solvents, and preserved without problematic additives.
How does ROSA GALLICA work chemically?
This material is a complex botanical mixture that may contain flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, sugars, and trace volatile aroma compounds depending on the plant part and extraction solvent. Typical extract use is often in the 0.1% to 5% range, and color, odor, and phenolic activity can shift with oxygen, light, heat, and formula pH.
Last updated 2026-05-16