Rose Academy
Akita Rose Academy is Akita’s official knowledge centre, created to provide reliable information about Isparta Rosa damascena, rose water, rose distillate, rose oil, natural skin care, and botanical cosmetics.
Here, you can explore more than products. Discover the rose’s journey from field to bottle, distillation methods, scientific analyses, practical guides, and the knowledge Akita has gained through more than 30 years of production experience.
Beyond What You Know About Roses
Rose water is often thought of simply as a naturally fragrant skin care product. In reality, the region where the roses are grown, the time of harvest, the rose species used, the distillation method, and whether the rose oil is separated during production can all directly affect the composition and characteristics of the finished product.
Not all rose waters are the same.
At Akita Rose Academy, you will find clear, science-informed answers to questions such as:
How can you identify authentic rose water?
What is rose distillate?
What is the difference between rose water and rose distillate?
Are Flower Water and Flower Distillate the same?
How is rose oil produced?
What does Non-De-Oiled Rose Distillate mean?
How can rose water be used in a skin care routine?
What makes Rosa damascena special?
What You Will Find in the Academy
Authentic Rose Water
Learn how authentic rose water is produced, how to evaluate its quality, and which terms and details to look for on a product label.
Featured guides:
How Can You Identify Authentic Rose Water?
What Should You Look for When Buying Rose Water?
What Should Rose Water Contain?
What Should Natural Rose Water Smell Like?
Why Can the Scent of Rose Water Change Over Time?
Rose Distillate
Explore the characteristics of the aromatic water produced during rose distillation and learn how it may differ from traditionally produced rose water.
In Akita’s production system, the rose oil generated during distillation is not separated from the water. This allows the finished product to retain the rose’s naturally occurring oil-associated fraction together with its water-soluble aromatic components.
On the ingredient list, this distinctive product is identified as:
Rosa Damascena Flower Distillate
In this section:
What Is Rose Distillate?
The Difference Between Rose Water and Rose Distillate
The Difference Between Flower Water and Flower Distillate
What Is Non-De-Oiled Rose Distillate?
What Happens During Distillation?
Scientific Research
Akita products are examined not only through traditional knowledge but also through laboratory analyses and scientific studies.
This section explains the tests performed, the analytical methods used, and what the results mean in clear, accessible language.
Scientific topics include:
GC-MS compositional analysis
Microbiological purity
Skin hydration assessments
Skin barrier studies
Anti-aging and anti-pigmentation assessments
OECD Test Guideline 491 eye-safety testing
RF electromagnetic fingerprint studies
Comparisons across different production years
The multi-band RF characteristics of rose distillate
When presenting scientific information, we include only results that were measured and can be verified. Every finding is considered within the scope of the study and the method used.
Natural Skin Care
Natural skin care is not about using as many products as possible. It begins with understanding your skin’s needs, choosing suitable ingredients, and following a consistent routine.
At Akita Rose Academy, you will find clear and practical guides for a variety of skin needs.
Skin care guides:
How to Use Rose Water as a Toner
Morning Skin Care Routine
Evening Skin Care Routine
Skin Care for Sensitive Skin
Skin Care for Dry Skin
Skin Care for Mature Skin
Eye-Area Care
Natural Ingredients in Skin Care
The Correct Order for Applying Serum, Toner, and Cream
Seasonal Skin Care
The Story of the Rose
The journey of a single drop of rose distillate begins in the rose garden.
Isparta-grown Rosa damascena roses are harvested early in the morning during the period when their fragrance and aromatic components are at their most concentrated. The freshly picked roses are transported promptly to the production facility, where distillation begins.
In this section, you can follow the complete journey, from cultivation and harvesting to distillation and rose oil production.
Explore the world of roses:
Isparta Rose
Rosa damascena
Rose gardens
Rose harvesting
Why early-morning harvesting matters
Rose distillation
Rose oil production
Aromatic compounds found in roses
The cultural history of the rose
Akita’s Innovation Story
Akita’s journey with roses began in 1993.
After years of production experience, research, and development, Akita developed an approach that differs from conventional rose-processing methods. In this process, the rose oil produced during distillation is not separated from the water.
This is how Akita Non-De-Oiled Rose Distillate was created.
Akita’s innovation journey did not end with a new production method. Over time, its products and research have continued to develop through laboratory analyses, safety testing, scientific measurements, international awards, and consumer experiences across different markets.
In this section:
The story of Akita’s founding
Burhan Kılıç and the production innovation
Non-De-Oiled Rose Distillate
The INCI name Rosa Damascena Flower Distillate
Akita’s journey in Canada
Scientific studies
International awards
The Akita Skin Care World app
Akita’s future research
Most-Read Guides
Begin exploring Akita Rose Academy with these essential guides:
How Can You Identify Authentic Rose Water?
A practical guide to evaluating authentic rose water by examining its ingredients, scent, production method, and label information.
What Is Rose Distillate?
A comprehensive guide to the aromatic water produced through rose distillation and how it differs from other products sold as rose water.
The Difference Between Flower Water and Flower Distillate
Learn what these two terms may mean when they appear on cosmetic labels.
How to Use Rose Water
Explore ways to use rose water on the face, around the eye area, on the hair, and as part of a daily skin care routine.
How Is Rose Oil Produced?
Discover how a very small quantity of rose oil is obtained from thousands of rose petals.
Where Scientific Knowledge Meets Production Experience
The purpose of Akita Rose Academy is to offer more than general information about roses.
Our goals are to:
Preserve traditional production knowledge
Make scientific analyses easier to understand
Help consumers read product labels more confidently
Explain the differences between rose water and rose distillate
Make reliable natural skin care information easier to access
Share the production knowledge Akita has developed over more than 30 years
Every article will be reviewed and updated regularly as new scientific findings and production insights become available.
Explore Akita Rose Academy
Follow the rose’s journey from the garden, understand the science behind distillation, and learn the foundations of natural skin care, one step at a time.
Discover the rose.
Understand how it is produced.
Explore the scientific evidence.
Make more informed choices for your skin.
Akita Rose Academy is the official educational platform of Akita Natural Products, bringing together more than 30 years of production experience, scientific analyses, and specialist knowledge of Rosa damascena.
The content provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.