What is Rosehip Oil?

Rosehip Oil is extracted from the seeds of the rosehip, the fruit of the wild rose. The oil is also known under the English name Rosehip Oil and is a true classic in pro-age skincare. Our Rosehip Oil is organic, cold-pressed and unrefined, and has a beautiful orange-red color and an earthy, warm scent.

How is Rosehip Oil made?

Rosehips are the fruits of the rose bush and contain dozens of small white-yellow seeds. The oil is pressed from these seeds. With cold-pressed, unrefined oil, no heat above 30 degrees is used during pressing, which preserves the natural fatty acids, carotenoids and colorants. The refined version is lighter in color and odorless, but lacks many of the active ingredients. The cold-pressed variant is therefore the variant with real efficacy.

Why is Rosehip Oil so special?

What makes Rosehip Oil unique is its extremely high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The oil consists of approximately 45 to 55% linoleic acid (omega 6) and 25 to 35% alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3). That high proportion of omega 3 is exceptional for a plant oil and is what makes the oil so well-known for barrier repair and skincare.

Additionally, Rosehip Oil naturally contains carotenoids (including beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A) and traces of trans-retinoic acid. The amount of retinoic acid in Rosehip Oil is very small, approximately 0.0000358%, so you cannot compare it to a pharmaceutical retinol or tretinoin cream. The pro-age effect of Rosehip Oil mainly comes from the combination of essential fatty acids, carotenoids and antioxidants, which together support skin renewal and barrier function. The orange-red color of the oil comes directly from these carotenoids, which also explains why the oil can temporarily give the skin a somewhat orange tint.

Benefits of Rosehip Oil for your skin

Supports the skin barrier
The high content of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid supports the natural skin barrier and helps with dry or thirsty skin.

Pro-age effect
The naturally present carotenoids and traces of retinoic acid make Rosehip Oil a popular choice for softening fine lines and promoting an even skin texture.

Helps with scars and stretch marks
Rosehip Oil has been used for years to soften scars, stretch marks and pigment spots. Regular use over a longer period gives the best results.

Benefits of Rosehip Oil for your hair

Nourishes dry and damaged hair
The rich composition of unsaturated fatty acids nourishes dry and damaged hair and gives it softness and shine.

Great as a hair mask
Especially as intensive care a few times a month, Rosehip Oil works wonderfully as a hair mask.

How do you use Rosehip Oil?

Apply a few drops of Rosehip Oil to cleansed skin and massage gently. Due to the orange-red color, the oil is best used as night care. Want to use it during the day? Then mix with a lighter Carrier Oil like Jojoba Oil or squalane, then the skin won't turn orange. The oil is suitable for the face and the rest of the body, and is a nice ingredient in DIY face serums or body butters.

Can you use Rosehip Oil during pregnancy and in the sun?

Yes, in both cases you can. Rosehip Oil has been used for years precisely by pregnant women to soften stretch marks. The amount of trans-retinoic acid is so small that there is no real risk, even during pregnancy. However, we always advise: are you pregnant and do you have doubts? Please consult with your midwife or doctor.

Rosehip Oil is also safe to use in the sun. However, we recommend using the oil in the evening. This has nothing to do with phototoxicity, but with two other reasons: the orange color can temporarily rub off, and the rich unsaturated fatty acids oxidize faster in bright sunlight. In the evening, the oil gets time to absorb peacefully without oxidation.

Tips when using Rosehip Oil

• Rosehip Oil naturally has an earthy, warm scent that is described by some as somewhat fishy. This is normal for this pure, unrefined oil.
• The oil oxidizes relatively quickly due to the high content of unsaturated fatty acids. Store the bottle cool and dark, and preferably use it within 6 months after opening.
• Never heat Rosehip Oil above 40 degrees. Always add the oil in the cool phase to DIY recipes.
• The oil can temporarily give the skin a somewhat orange tint. Mix with a lighter oil if you want to prevent this.