Yes, rose water is indeed a type of floral water.
Floral waters, also known as hydrosols, are aqueous products of steam or hydro-distillation of plant materials. During this process, essential oils are separated from the plant matter, and the remaining water, which contains aromatic and therapeutic compounds from the plant, becomes the floral water. Rose water specifically comes from distilling rose petals, typically from the Rosa damascena variety. As the reference states, Azafran's Rose Floral Water is cultivated from the "gorgeous, pink flower petals of Rosa Damascena, originated in the Bulgarian countryside."
Here's a breakdown:
- Floral Water (Hydrosol): The general category of water-based products derived from plant distillation.
- Rose Water: A specific type of floral water made from rose petals. Other examples of floral waters include lavender water, chamomile water, and orange blossom water.
Rose water is valued for its fragrance and potential skincare benefits, due to its anti-microbial and astringent properties.
