Rosalia: an Elixir of Youth for the Skin.

The magic and mystery of the Rose across Ages.

From antiquity to the present day, poets have sung its beauties, sculptors and artists have sought to depict its delicacy and perfumers have been captivated by its unique fragrance. Of all the wild flowers, and of all the flowers cultivated since Antiquity in China, Greece, and the Orient, it is the Rose that has the richest and most complex symbolism. The rose represents purity and innocence or passion, bloodshed or sensuality depending on its color. The rose in East and West has gathered more symbolism and significance during history than the lotus of the Far East. The rose has also had a special place in the alchemist's garden: the white rose was associated with the "small work", the transmutation of base metals into silver, and the red rose meant the transmutation of base metals into gold that was known as the "great work". Today, molecular and cellular biology research and clinical medicine have unveiled some of the mysteries of this long-lasting fascination of Mankind for the Rose. It appears that not only is the Rose a symbol of Beauty, but it also brings health and beauty.

The pure Elixir of Youth from Nature.

As the flower of Venus, beloved of Cleopatra and Nefertiti, the Rose has been a secret of beauty since the Antiquity. Apart from its sophisticated perfume, the rose embodies the magic power of eternal beauty. The Wild Musk Rose is closely related to the Wild Rose that grows in North America. It grows in the wild on the American continent, especially in Chile and in Andes where Nature is very pure and unpolluted. It gives fruits (rosehips) which are extremely rich in vitamin C. The exquisite rose oil extracted from the seeds of these fruits is a key ingredient in quality cosmetics and has proven to be a real Elixir of Youth for the skin. This is due to its very peculiar composition: it contains 80% of poly-unsaturated fatty acids (also called Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)) of which 44% of linoleic acid (or omega-3 EFA) and 36% of alpha-linolenic acid (omega-6 EFA). These two crucial EFAs usually come from two different sources (plants and fish or different plants like borage oil and flax seed oil) and are indispensable to cellular regeneration and epidermal suppleness. Moreover, these EFAs are present in Wild Musk Rose oil in a perfectly balanced high concentration.

Scientists doing clinical research on the Wild Musk Rose oil discovered that when applied regularly on scars and burns, it was very surprisingly healing and regenerating the skin: the scars and burns were either attenuated or even erased. This deep therapeutic effect of the oil was attributed to transretinoic acid (also called retinol or acid vitamin A) which is a very active form of vitamin A. This form of Vitamin A is frequently prescribed in dermatology in case of skin problems like acne and has to be used very cautiously because it may be a source of serious allergies and rashes. However, in Wild Musk Rose oil, the EFAs and other components which naturally perfectly balanced this very active regenerating skin vitamin. Thus, natural transretinoic acid in Wild Musk Rose oil has the same beneficial effects than its pure synthetic form without the negative side effects. The result is that unlike many cosmetic products, the Wild Musk Rose oil does not erase skin imperfections superficially, but acts in depth by delivering elements indispensable to skin cells.

Cosmetic and therapeutic properties.

Wild Musk Rose oil is recommended for a variety of dermatological and cosmetic problems such as:

• wrinkles and fine lines
• stretch marks and aging spots
• damaged, devitalized or dehydrated skin
• sunburn
• burns and scars, whether they are accidental or induced by medical treatments like radiotherapy
• acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis

Wild Musk Rose oil benefits.

• it is a powerful moisturizer for all types of complexion, including the most sensitive and dry.
• it reduces wrinkles, fines lines, surgical and dermal scars, age spots and stretch marks
• it repairs damaged skin, burns and sunburns.
• it revitalizes and balances
• it increases elasticity by building up collagen
• it protects the skin from climate and pollution damage

Rosalia encompasses a whole line of anti-aging and regenerative skin care products based on the exquisite Wild Musk Rose oil. Rosalia products are designed for normal to very dry and sensitive complexions. Unlike other cosmetic products, Rosalia skin care products do not erase skin problems superficially, but acts in depth by delivering to the skin all the elements (vitamins and EFAs) necessary for its health and beauty. Daily use of pure or preparations of Wild Musk Rose oil is one the greatest cares you can give your skin.