Rosa spp.* ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is typically used as a botanical skin-conditioning agent and scent contributor. In water-based formats, it may also support a mild sensory and soothing-positioning profile.
What does Rosa spp.* do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is typically used as a botanical skin-conditioning agent and scent contributor. In water-based formats, it may also support a mild sensory and soothing-positioning profile.
Is Rosa spp.* clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally compatible with major standards when it is a simple botanical material or extract. The main caveat is allergen labeling when the supplied material contains a meaningful aromatic fraction.
Is Rosa spp.* sustainable?
This ingredient is plant-derived and generally expected to be biodegradable. Its footprint depends on cultivation practices, irrigation needs, extraction method, and whether the supply is certified organic or responsibly farmed.
Is Rosa spp.* COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when produced through approved physical or green extraction methods and when any solvents meet the standard. It aligns well with Green Chemistry when sourced renewably, processed with water, ethanol, glycerin, or other accepted solvents, and used without persistent additives.
How does Rosa spp.* work chemically?
This is not a single molecule, but a variable botanical material that can contain water-soluble plant compounds, phenolics, sugars, organic acids, and trace volatile aroma components depending on the preparation. Typical use levels vary widely by format, from low fragrance-range additions to higher levels for hydrosols or dilute botanical extracts, and stability is mainly governed by preservation, oxidation control, and pH compatibility.
Last updated 2026-05-14