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ROSA DAMASCENA PETAL/MOLASSES VINEGAR

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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About

A fermented cosmetic vinegar produced from damask rose petals and molasses, combining the skin-conditioning benefits of rose with the mild acidic exfoliation and antimicrobial properties of acetic acid.

Rosa damascena petal/molasses vinegar is produced via spontaneous fermentation of rose petals with cane sugar molasses, yielding an acidic (typically pH 2.5–3.5) liquid containing acetic acid, rose polyphenolics, and residual sugars. The acetic acid provides mild exfoliation and antimicrobial preservation. Molasses contains trace minerals and B vitamins. EU cosmetics regulation restricts the use of vinegar as an acidulant in cosmetic products; acetic acid is listed in EU Annex III with restrictions for its use in nail products and hair dyes, but the low concentrations in fermented rose vinegar are not subject to specific restrictions in rinse-off or leave-on skin products.

Skin benefits

  • Mild chemical exfoliation from natural alpha-hydroxyacetic acid
  • Antimicrobial properties supporting cosmetic preservation
  • Rose petal polyphenols providing antioxidant benefit
  • Skin brightening and tone evening

Known concerns

  • Low pH (2.5–3.5) can cause skin irritation, especially on sensitive or compromised skin
  • Acetic acid may disrupt skin barrier function if over-used
  • Molasses sugars may provide a fermentation medium for unwanted microorganisms if inadequately preserved

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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