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Organic and Pure Rose Water: From Akita’s Organic Rose Gardens to Your Skin What makes rose water truly organic and pure? “Organic rose water” and “pure rose water” are often used as if they mean the same thing. In fact, they describe two different qualities. Organic refers mainly to how the roses are grown and how the agricultural process is managed. Pure refers to what is inside the finished bottle. A rose water may be produced from organically grown roses but still contain added fragrance, preservatives or other ingredients. Conversely, a product may contain only rose distillate without holding an organic certification. This is why Canadian consumers should look beyond the words printed on the front of the bottle. The rose species, growing conditions, production method, ingredient list and supporting documents all matter. Akita Non-De-Oiled Rose Water brings these elements together: Rosa damascena flowers grown in Akita’s organic rose gardens are distilled without separating the naturally occurring rose oil from the water. The finished product contains a single cosmetic ingredient: INCI: Rosa Damascena Flower Distillate What does “organic rose water” mean? Or...

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...

Few botanical ingredients have inspired perfume, skin care and traditional wellness practices as deeply as Damask rose oil. Also known as rose otto or Rosa damascena essential oil, this intensely aromatic oil is produced from freshly harvested Damask rose petals. Its value comes from more than its celebrated fragrance. Damask roses have a short flowering season, the blossoms must be collected and processed carefully, and only a very small amount of essential oil is obtained from a large quantity of flowers. But what exactly is Damask rose oil? Is rose otto the same as rose essential oil? What does it smell like, and what does scientific research actually say about its benefits? This guide explains the complete journey—from the rose fields to the finished oil. What Is Damask Rose Oil? Damask rose oil is the concentrated volatile oil obtained primarily from the flowers of Rosa damascena Mill. The oil is generally produced through water or steam distillation and is widely used in fine fragrance, cosmetics, aromatherapy and natural health products. Several names may appear on product labels: Damask rose oil Rose essential oil Rosa damascena flower oil Rose otto At...

The simple answer for Canadian homes: no refrigeration is required, but chilling it can make summer skincare feel beautifully refreshing is famous for its cold winters, but anyone who has experienced a humid Ontario summer, a heat wave in British Columbia or a sunny afternoon in Québec knows that Canadian weather is anything but predictable. That leads to one of the most frequently asked questions about rose water: Does rose water need to be refrigerated after opening? For Akita Non-De-oiled Rose Water, the answer is simple: No. Akita Non-De-oiled Rose Water does not need to be refrigerated. It can be stored at room temperature when kept away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. You may, however, place it in the refrigerator during the summer if you enjoy the fresh sensation of a cool facial mist. Refrigeration is a matter of personal comfort, not a storage requirement. The quick answer Akita Non-De-oiled Rose Water can be stored: At normal room temperature In a cool, dry place Away from direct sunlight Away from radiators, fireplaces and other heat sources Outside the refrigerator throughout the year In the refrigerator when a cool summer...

Durée de conservation de l’eau de rose Akita Non-De-Oiled : combien de temps se conserve-t-elle? L’étiquette indique une durée de conservation de deux ans, mais les essais de stabilité, le pH naturellement acide et l’analyse d’un échantillon vieux d’environ dix ans révèlent une histoire fascinante. Lorsqu’un produit de soin est présenté comme naturel et sans agent de conservation ajouté, une question se pose presque immédiatement : combien de temps peut-il réellement se conserver? Cette question est particulièrement pertinente au Canada, où un produit peut être exposé à des conditions très différentes au cours de son transport et de son utilisation : froid hivernal, chaleur dans les véhicules de livraison, variations rapides de température ou humidité dans la salle de bain. L’Akita Non-De-Oiled Rose Water, aussi appelée distillat de rose Akita ou eau de rose non déshuilée, affiche une durée de conservation de deux ans avant ouverture. Cette durée s’applique lorsque le flacon demeure fermé, que l’emballage est intact et que le produit est conservé conformément aux indications figurant sur son étiquette. Il est important de préciser que ce produit est conditionné dans un flacon...

The Hidden Difference Between Flower Water, Flower Distillate and INCI Naming Two bottles can both say “rose water.” They may look similar, smell floral and be sold for the same skincare routine. But were they actually made the same way? One product may be obtained directly through the distillation of rose petals. Another may be water blended with essential oil, fragrance or other aromatic ingredients. Even two genuine rose distillates may differ depending on whether the naturally occurring essential-oil fraction was separated during production. That is why the words on the front of a bottle tell only part of the story. To understand the identity of rose water, we need to look beyond its consumer-friendly name. We need to ask how it was produced, what was added or removed, what appears in its ingredient list and what the available documentation actually confirms. Because rose water may be the name of the product—but distillate tells its production story. The short answer: “Flower water” can be a broad consumer or commercial description. “Flower distillate” generally describes a water-based product obtained through the distillation of flowers. A genuine Rosa damascena disti...

Discover how retaining the naturally occurring rose oil phase can influence the composition, appearance, aroma and character of rose distillate When freshly harvested Isparta roses enter a distillation vessel, they produce much more than pleasantly scented water. As heat and steam move through the rose petals, different aromatic compounds are carried away from the flowers. Once the aromatic steam is cooled, it condenses back into a liquid containing two distinct but related fractions: An aromatic, water-based rose distillate A small amount of water-insoluble rose essential oil In conventional rose oil production, the visible essential oil phase is separated and collected. The remaining aromatic water is generally known as rose water or rose hydrosol. But what happens when the naturally occurring rose oil is not separated? The simple answer is that the oil phase produced during distillation remains within the collected distillate. This does not mean that all of the essential oil dissolves in the water. Some of it may remain dispersed as extremely small droplets, while certain water-compatible aromatic compounds stay dissolved in the water phase. This distinction lies...

From Isparta to Canada: The Rose Water Innovation Earning International Recognition By pioneering Non-Deoiled Rose Water, a 100% natural Rosa damascena distillate produced without separating its naturally occurring rose oil, Akita is helping redefine the value, performance, and potential of rose water in modern skincare. A company’s awards are more than decorative symbols. Each distinction highlights a different dimension of achievement: consumer trust, product performance, clean formulation, specialized expertise, business leadership, or innovation. Born from the celebrated Rosa damascena roses of Isparta and strengthened through years of research and product development, Akita has brought traditional rose knowledge together with modern skincare, advanced production methods, and Canadian entrepreneurship. At the heart of this award-winning journey is one defining innovation: Akita Non-Deoiled Rose Water. A Pioneering Approach to Rose Water Traditional rose water is often associated with the production of rose essential oil. During conventional processing, the valuable rose oil is typically separated as the primary product, while the remaining aromatic water is collected as...

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...