What is rosehip seed oil?

An oil from the seeds of rosehips, the fruit of the dog rose. It is rich in the fatty acids linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid.

Are rosehip seed oil and rose seed oil the same?

Yes, both names are used for oil from rosehip seeds. The oil can come from several rose species, such as Rosa canina or Rosa moschata.

Does rosehip seed oil firm the skin?

We have not found controlled studies that demonstrate this.

Does rosehip seed oil contain vitamin A?

Carotenoids have been measured in rosehip seed oil. The body can convert some of them into vitamin A, but this does not establish a vitamin A content or a retinol-like effect in our extract.

Does rosehip oil help with scars?

A review from 2024 concludes that the evidence is not strong enough to recommend rosehip oil for scars. We have no evidence that our rosehip ingredient improves scars.

Is rosehip seed oil vegan?

Yes, the oil comes from a plant.

Rosehip extract

INCI: Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil

Extract of rosehip, the fruit of the dog rose

Written by ECOOKING Research (R&D) · Updated 23.10.2026

At a glance

Suits: Normal and dry skin
Pairs well with: Vitamin F, Jojoba oil, Almond oil
Found in: 3 ECOOKING products

How it works

Rosehip is the fruit of the dog rose, Rosa canina. The oil from the seeds is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids: linoleic acid typically accounts for 35–50 %,^[2] and cold-pressed rosehip seed oils also have a high alpha-linolenic acid content.^[1] Vitamin E (tocopherols) and carotenoids, which are yellow and red pigments, have also been measured in oils studied.^[1]

In the ingredient list of our facial oils, it appears as Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, an extract of the rosehip fruit. Research focuses mostly on the oil pressed from the seeds and does not document the composition or effect of our extract.

How to use it

You can find rosehip (Rosa Canina Fruit Extract) in Facial Oil and face oil.
Use the face oil morning or evening after cleansing.
Warm a few drops between your palms and gently press them into your face.

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Frequently asked questions

Sources

The evidence is weak. A 2024 review found only two clinical trials of rosehip oil on surgical scars and concluded that the evidence was not strong enough to recommend the oil for this purpose.^[3] In a randomised trial involving 68 children with type 1 diabetes, rosehip seed oil did not help the skin on their fingers, which was irritated by blood glucose testing. No side effects were recorded during the 12-day trial.^[4]

In a double-blind trial involving 34 adults, wrinkles, hydration and elasticity improved after eight weeks of taking rosehip powder as a dietary supplement. The powder was compared with another dietary supplement, not a placebo, and the study says nothing about rosehip applied to the skin.^[5]