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A simple, natural step that can refresh, hydrate and support your skin every day Akita Non-De-Oiled Rose Water is more than a pleasant facial mist. It is made with one 100% natural ingredient: Rosa Damascena Flower Distillate. Independent skin analyses show that it can support hydration, smoother-looking skin, a more even-looking complexion and the skin’s natural renewal process. It has also been found safe to spray over the face while the eyes are open. Thanks to its naturally stable composition, Akita Rose Water has a long shelf life when stored correctly. Rose water has been used in beauty routines for generations. Today, it offers an easy way to care for skin exposed to cold Canadian winters, dry indoor heating, summer sun and changing weather. But not every product called “rose water” is made in the same way. Its ingredients, production method and intended use can make a meaningful difference. Here is what you should know before choosing rose water for your face. What Does Rose Water Do for Your Face? A good facial rose water can add a light, refreshing layer of moisture to your skincare routine. It can be used after cleansing, before moisturizer or whenever your skin fee...

A complete guide to real rose water, rose hydrosol and Rosa damascena flower distillate Rose water is often described simply as water that smells like roses. That description, however, leaves out what makes traditionally distilled rose water so distinctive. Authentic rose water is an aromatic distillate produced from rose flowers—most commonly the Damask rose, Rosa damascena. During distillation, heat releases volatile and water-soluble compounds from the petals. These compounds travel with the steam, which is then cooled and collected as a clear, fragrant liquid. The result is more than rose-scented water. It is a plant distillate whose aroma, composition and quality depend on the rose variety, growing region, harvest conditions, distillation method and whether the rose oil is separated afterward. This distinction matters because products sold as “rose water” in Canada can be very different from one another. What exactly is rose water? In its traditional sense, rose water is the water-based aromatic portion collected during the distillation of fresh rose flowers. A scientific description would be: Rose water is a liquid distillate containing wa...

For Years, We Focused on Rose Oil, But What Did We Lose in the Rose Water? Akita takes a different approach to rose distillation: instead of adding rose oil back later, it preserves the aromatic oil naturally present in the Rosa damascena distillate. When Rosa damascena flowers enter a distillation vessel, attention usually turns to one highly valued result: Rose essential oil. Its rarity, intensive production process, and value in fine fragrance and skincare have made it the most celebrated part of rose distillation. Yet rose oil is not the only valuable result. Alongside a small quantity of essential oil, distillation produces a much larger volume of aromatic rose distillate. This water phase carries naturally occurring aromatic constituents transferred from the flowers during distillation. That raises an important question: When rose oil is separated from the distillate, what remains—and what may be removed from the rose water’s original aromatic composition? Akita’s Non-De-Oiled Rose Water was developed around this question. Rose Distillation Produces More Than Essential Oil Steam distillation does not simply extract one substance from a flower. As heat and...