The American Beauty Rose is a hybrid rose, resulting from the crossbreeding of Rosa centifolia, Rosa chinensis, Rosa damascena, and Rosa gallica, all members of the Rosaceae family. This hybrid rose is cultivated for its aesthetic beauty and is valued in horticulture and cosmetics for its unique characteristics.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Essential Oils: Contains aromatic compounds that contribute to its fragrance, similar to the parent species.
Phenolic Compounds: Includes flavonoids and tannins with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Organic Acids: May contain acids such as citric and malic acids.
Vitamins and Nutrients: Likely contains vitamins like Vitamin C, beneficial for skin health.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Known for its beautiful, large blooms and varied colors, including pinks and reds.
Odor: Exhibits a strong, pleasant floral fragrance characteristic of hybrid roses.
Solubility: The plant parts are used in various forms, including extracts and oils, which can be soluble in aqueous and oil-based formulations.

Production Process:

Cultivation: The American Beauty Rose is cultivated in controlled environments to optimize growth and flowering.
Harvesting: Flowers and plant parts are collected at their peak bloom for use in cosmetic and horticultural applications.
Processing: The plant materials may undergo processes like drying, extraction, and distillation to obtain essential oils or extracts.
Application: The processed materials are used in cosmetic formulations, skincare products, and sometimes in perfumery.

Applications:

Cosmetics and Skincare: Used for its aesthetic and potential beneficial properties, such as antioxidant and moisturizing effects.
Horticulture: Valued for its beauty and fragrance in garden settings.
Perfumery: Included in perfumes for its rich and pleasant floral notes.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Cultivation of hybrid roses is generally sustainable and helps in preserving the plant species.
Safety: The American Beauty Rose is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. As with all plant-based ingredients, individual allergic reactions or sensitivities may occur.

INCI:


Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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