Rose essential oil is composed of hundreds of components, of which the major contributors are Citronellol, Citral, Carvone, Citronellyl Acetate, Eugenol, Ethanol, Farnesol, Stearpoten, Methyl Eugenol, Nerol, Nonanol, Nonanal, Phenyl Acetaldehyde, Phenylmenthyl Acetate and Phenyl Geraniol. Whew! But what's important is that it's astringent properties are perfect for toning and lifting the skin and it's antioxidant properties can aid in healing the skin and the fading of scars and stretch marks.