Rosehip Oil

INCI: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Also known as: Rose hip seed oil

EmollientsemollientbotanicalModerate evidencePregnancy safe

Skinlumis Rating

Comedogenic

1/5

Irritancy

0/5

Best applied

Effective range

1%–100%

How It Works

A dry oil rich in linoleic acid, vitamin C, and trans-retinoic acid precursors. Marketed as a 'natural retinol' for its tretinoin-like effects.

Linoleic acid restores barrier; carotenoids and tocopherols provide antioxidant action; trace trans-retinoic acid converts to RA in skin.

pH Range

5.0–7.0

Benefits

Brightens
Reduces scarring
Antioxidant
Lightweight emollient

Proven For

What the evidence supports.

ScarringStretch marksMild photoaging

Best For

All skin types

Avoid If

No notable contraindications reported.

Layering Order

7/10

Later treatment or moisturiser step.

Max Safe Concentration

100%

Concentration range in well-formulated products: 1%–100%

Seasonal Use

Best in autumn/winter; oxidises in heat.

Nutrition Connection

Rosehips are high in dietary Vitamin C (often as tea).

Skin Signals When You Need It

No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.

For Estheticians & Professionals

Cold-pressed and dark-bottled only, light oxidises retinoid precursors fast.

Clinical Evidence

The research behind Rosehip Oil.

4 peer-reviewed studies

Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.

Systematic Review

Oral collagen peptides at 2.5-10g daily significantly improved skin elasticity and reduced wrinkle depth after 8-12 weeks across 11 RCTs.

Choi FD, Sung CT, Juhasz MLW, Mesinkovska NA
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019

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Systematic Review

Estrogen deficiency following menopause causes 30% reduction in skin collagen within the first 5 years.

Wilkinson HN, Hardman MJ
Maturitas, 2017

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Systematic Review

Chronic psychological stress elevates cortisol, accelerating skin aging through collagen degradation and barrier disruption.

Chen Y, Lyga J
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014

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Randomized Controlled Trial

Daily sunscreen use reduced photoaging markers by 24% over 4.5 years compared to discretionary use.

Hughes MCB, Williams GM, Baker P, Green AC
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2013

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Pairs Well With

Vitamin ESqualane

Conflicts With

No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.

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