In 1867, Henry Roberts distilled the most precious extracts of the noblest of roses, which he had first carefully selected for their benefits on the skin. He expertly mixed them to galvanize their properties and to create a distinctive fragrance. And so he created the pure distilled water of superior roses pleasantly scented and labeled under his name. He chose the cobalt blue color bottle to protect the pureness and preciousness of his formula from the rays of light. He then indicated the whole list of ingredients on an Art Nouveau-style label. The famous “Acqua alle Rose Roberts” toning lotion for facial care was thus born.