Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

The details

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that has earned its skincare reputation through chemistry. It's dominated by fatty acids like linoleic acid (~35-55%), alpha-linolenic acid (~17-27%), and oleic acid (~14-22%). This is the exact profile that supports skin barrier, locks in hydration, and calms inflammation. A 2024 review found evidence for the Rosa canina species supports its use for scarring, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and atopic dermatitis; this was mostly credited to its vitamin C content and fatty acid composition as the primary active mechanisms. You might see this ingredient marketed as a "natural retinol". Some rosehip seed oils contains traces of all-trans-retinoic acid but these trace amounts are far below biologically active levels. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has deemed this ingredient safe and it's well-tolerated. Fungal acne: The fatty acids of this oil fall into the C11-24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

Effects

Found in (2 products)

Saie

Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter

Highlighters

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Gisou

Honey Infused Lip Oil

Lip Makeup

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