Naris Rose Garden
Naris Rose Garden
A Rose Garden Spanning Over 33,000 Square Meters at Naris Cosmetics in Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture At Naris Cosmetics, we cultivate roses specifically for extracting ingredients used in our cosmetics. More than 10,000 rose plants are grown in our greenhouses, focusing mainly on six rose varieties carefully selected for cosmetic use.
The roses are cultivated, managed, and harvested by skilled artisans with over 20 years of experience in growing roses specifically for cosmetic use.
The roses are hand-harvested to preserve their highest quality.
Flowers that are typically harvested by machines for use in edible rose products often bruise easily and degrade during the extraction process. That’s why, at our company, all roses are carefully hand-harvested in the early morning—when their fragrance is at its peak and the extraction of key components is most effective. By separating the petals from the calyx (ovary), we are able to extract ingredients from each part individually, maximizing the potential of every rose.
Our commitment is to utilize roses as efficiently and effectively as possible. The secret to successfully extracting ingredients from domestically grown fresh roses lies in harvesting and selecting the components at their freshest state—by skilled harvesters who understand every detail of the process.
The roses we cultivate are beautiful enough to be used purely for decorative purposes. However, since we grow them specifically to extract cosmetic ingredients, we strive to minimize waste as much as possible. We cherish both the beauty and the power of each rose, ensuring that every part is used with care and respect.
Extraction by distillation at low temperature and pressure.
Fresh roses that have been carefully cultivated, harvested, and sorted are processed into cosmetic ingredients at a specialized extraction facility. In conventional high-temperature distillation methods, the fragrance often changes or deteriorates. To preserve the natural scent, we lower the air pressure during the distillation process, allowing extraction at a lower temperature.
Through this approach, we successfully developed a unique method to distill rose water that retains its natural aroma. This technique creates a gentle, rose-scented base for cosmetics—even without the use of added fragrances.
600 flowers = 1 gram of rose extract
Rose extract derived from fresh petals is incredibly rare—only 1 gram can be extracted from approximately 600 petals (about 18,000 petals, weighing around 3 kilograms). Due to its scarcity, rose extract is seldom produced even in Japan. This precious ingredient can be used in cosmetics to reveal and enhance your skin’s natural beauty.
6 types of roses that will give you beautiful skin
Currently, we use six carefully selected rose varieties in the development of our products. These varieties have been chosen for their exceptional effectiveness as cosmetic ingredients. They include the pink rose Lady Luck Double Delight, the deep red Black Gold, the golden Golden Heart, the pure white Masayuki, and the apricot-colored Caramel Antique.
Our research has shown that the effects of roses vary depending on their color. That’s why we blend five different rose colors and six distinct varieties to develop original ingredients that enhance feminine beauty. In recent years, we have successfully expanded our extraction process beyond just the petals and ovary, now including the thorns and stems as well—maximizing the potential of every part of the rose.
Currently, we use six carefully selected rose varieties in the development of our products. These varieties have been chosen for their exceptional effectiveness as cosmetic ingredients. They include the pink rose Lady Luck Double Delight, the deep red Black Gold, the golden Golden Heart, the pure white Masayuki, and the apricot-colored Caramel Antique.
Our research has shown that the effects of roses vary depending on their color. That’s why we blend five different rose colors and six distinct varieties to develop original ingredients that enhance feminine beauty. In recent years, we have successfully expanded our extraction process beyond just the petals and ovary, now including the thorns and stems as well—maximizing the potential of every part of the rose.
Caring for a rose garden for a year
High-quality roses require consistent care and growing techniques throughout the year.
Spring
Late March
New rose buds begin to bloom.
Around late May.
The roses have begun to bloom this year. The ones that stored the most nutrients during the winter grow to be the largest of the entire year. Depending on the variety, a single rose can become so large that it takes both hands to hold it.
Roses are often said to be difficult to cultivate due to their susceptibility to pests. However, we grow them with minimal use of pesticides. Instead, we use natural wood vinegar scent to repel insects and UV lamps to help prevent disease—allowing us to nurture healthy roses with care and responsibility.
Summer
Around June
The roses are in full bloom, and their fragrance fills the airy greenhouse, making this season the most beautiful time of the year.
Around July
Even during the rainy season, the roses inside the greenhouse remain dry, allowing them to maintain their high quality. The roses are also watered through underground pipes to prevent water from damaging the petals, stems, and thorns.
Around August
Even in the highland rose gardens, temperatures inside the greenhouse can exceed 40°C. The roses are carefully hand-harvested in the early morning when they are at their freshest. They are gently picked to avoid any damage, then carefully sorted to preserve their freshness before the ingredients are extracted.
Autumn
From August to the end of November
One cultivation technique is to harvest as many petals as possible to maximize the extraction of cosmetic ingredients.
The flowers reach their largest size when they first bloom, then shrink as summer approaches, and grow larger again in the autumn. These roses are not typical single-bloom ornamental roses; they have been specially bred to produce numerous blooms through branching, continuing to flower until the end of November. This unique technique allows the roses to grow big, lush, and last as long as possible.
Winter
Around December
The rose garden blooms from spring through late autumn, and during winter, preparations begin for the next growing season. By this time, the roses have grown taller than 2 meters. In January, they are pruned back to about 30–50 cm to allow nutrients to be stored in the roots. Cosmetic ingredients are also extracted from the pruned stems and thorns. By minimizing waste, we fully harness the power of the roses and incorporate it into our cosmetics.
