What it is
This ingredient is an extract obtained from the seeds of Rosa canina, the dog rose, the source of rosehips. It carries naturally occurring fatty components and antioxidants from the seed and is used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant agent. It is distinct from the pressed oil of the same seed.
Safety & warnings
Rosehip seed extract is generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. Botanical extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity in predisposed individuals.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the seeds of the Rosa canina (rosehip) plant.
Questions everyone asks
What is rosehip seed extract?
It is a botanical extract from the seeds of Rosa canina, used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient.
Is the extract the same as rosehip seed oil?
No, the extract and the pressed seed oil are different ingredients with different compositions.