Ingredients Behind the Scenes at the Rose de Mai Harvest The rare and gorgeous Rose de Mai is at the heart of many of our products. Here’s how we source this most extraordinary and soothing ingredient. Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Pin on Pinterest Email this to a friend This month, as we do every year, we’re celebrating the May Rose harvest in Grasse, France—a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. Our love for the Rose Centifolia, or Rose de Mai, began when Sylvie stumbled upon a field of this rare, coveted rose in 1998 on a trip across Provence — it was blooming next to a field of jasmine flowers, which she and Olivia were perusing for use in a fragrance. Intoxicated by the scent of this increasingly hard-to-find bloom, Sylvie immersed herself in its history and its powers. A local farmer shared with Sylvie a rosewater distillation process in which 100% of the flower essence distills into artesian well water. Loaded with Vitamin C, this revolutionary pure rosewater was found to possess unprecedented anti-aging and skin-perfecting benefits. Chantecaille has continued to maintain its own field of roses in Grasse, which Sylvie visits annually to oversee the May harvest. Since then we've found umpteen ways to use our Pure Rosewater. Sylvie reaches for hers every morning before she does anything else, to lift her spirits and start the day with its energizing aroma. Here are a few ways we use our Pure Rosewater throughout the day: Take a rose break and spritz Pure Rosewater around your face and body to boost energy and alertness. Spritz between skincare and foundation steps to lock in moisture. Sylvie sprays it on damp hair for a smoother, more voluminous blowout. Olivia uses it to calm frizz on humid days. Refresh your makeup mid-day with a quick spray at your desk. Add a few spritzes to your cotton pad with cleanser to sweep away and leave skin softened and refreshed. Spritz onto the face to soothe the skin (like after Hibiscus Smoothing Mask) Spritz your pillow before bedtime to inhale the lovely scent as you drift off to sleep. Shop This Story New Pure Rosewater Limited Edition Refreshing rose face mist Regular price From £38 Regular price Sale price From £38 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Choose size New Rose de Mai Hydrating Lip Balm Nourishing lip balm Regular price £44 Regular price Sale price £44 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Add to Bag New Rose de Mai Body Cream with Retinol Luxurious botanical body cream Regular price £135 Regular price Sale price £135 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Add to Bag Best Seller Rose de Mai Face Oil Nourishing oil rich in moisturizing and glow-enhancing botanicals Regular price £175 Regular price Sale price £175 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Add to Bag Best Seller Rose de Mai Cleansing Balm A botanically enriched cleansing balm that gently removes makeup and impurities Regular price £88 Regular price Sale price £88 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Add to Bag Rose de Mai Eye Lift A refreshing, lifting eye gel that reduces the look of puffiness, dark circles and fine lines. Regular price £134 Regular price Sale price £134 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Add to Bag Rose Cleansing Ritual Set This Rose de Mai-powered cleansing ritual refreshes and nourishes the skin. A £155 value. Regular price £138 Regular price £0.00 Sale price £138 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Add to Bag Rose Geranium and Basil Hand Sanitiser Regular price £14 Regular price Sale price £14 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Add to Bag Out of Stock Pure Rosewater A hydrating, refreshing, and uplifting spray Regular price £72 Regular price Sale price £72 Unit price / Translation missing: en.accessibility.unit_price_separator Out of Stock