Today, there are over 150 distinct species of roses. In fact, they were considered so valuable in the 1600s, they were often used as payment and were highly prized by royalty.
WHAT MAKES ROSES SO SPECIAL?Īppearing at least 35 million years ago in the fossil record, roses have a long history of use in medicine and beauty since their domestication. In addition to their delicious and memorable scent, the benefits of roses for skin are immense. Cleopatra even soaked her ships’ sails in rose water before traveling to ensure the scent followed her wherever she went!Īs a symbol of romance, roses are a staple in most American houses on Valentine’s Day - but roses aren’t just pleasing to the senses. Legend has it that Cleopatra used to fill her chambers with rose petals before visits from Marc Antony, ensuring that he would think of her every time he smelled one.
Roses have become increasingly popular as an ingredient in skincare, and it isn’t difficult to see why.
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