Description

Rose hip oil is obtained from the seed of the fruit of the rose hip (Rosa Canina, Rosa moschata), a shrub that grows wild in southern Chile.

The oil content of the fresh fruit is 8-9% by weight

There are two highly considered qualities

. First pressure rose hip oil, which is orange and with a very characteristic odour

. Refined rose hip oil, which is a pale yellow and almost odourless

This oil is highly reactive and easily oxidized

High in polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic), over 75%.

They are essential fatty acids, key nutrients in biochemical processes relating to tissue regeneration and synthesis of new cells.

It confers permeability and elasticity to the cell membrane.

CAS Number: 84603-93-0
Inci Name: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil / Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Other Names: Rosa Rubiginosa