It’s not easy to grow one of the most skin-care effective species of rose on top of a building in the middle of a massive city. But Brooklyn Rooftop Botanicals founder Liana Blomquist was det…
It’s not easy to grow one of the most skin-care effective species of rose on top of a building in the middle of a massive city. But Brooklyn Rooftop Botanicals founder Liana Blomquist was determined to do just that, cracking the cultivation code for the sake of her new Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Serum.is New York strong. “It actually enjoys more arid climates and is super tough,” Blomquist notes.
“Rose is very versatile while also being gentle on the skin, which makes it a great option for all skin types,” says New York dermatologist Marisa Garshick. Ultra soothing, it’s a slam-dunk for anyone prone to dry patches. At the same time, notes Garshick, rose has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and is also rich in anti-oxidants. Thus acne, redness, sensitivity and wrinkles can all be tackled with the appropriate rose-spiked brew.