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 by its 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. 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 pigments. The refined version is paler in color and odorless, but lacks many of the active ingredients. The cold-pressed variant is therefore the variant with the real effectiveness.

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-based 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 to vitamin A) and traces of trans-retinoic acid. The amount of retinoic acid in rosehip oil is very small, about 0.0000358%, so you cannot compare it to a pharmaceutical retinol or tretinoin cream. The pro-age effect of rosehip oil comes mainly 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 caring for mature skin and an even complexion.

Cares for skin with stretch marks
Rosehip oil has been used for years in the care of skin with stretch marks and pigmentation spots. Regular use over a longer period gives the best result.

Benefits of Rosehip Oil for Your Hair

Cares for 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 to 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 a night treatment. Want to use it during the day? Then mix it with a lighter base oil such as jojoba oil or squalane, so the skin won't be left 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, you can in both cases. Rosehip oil has been used for years by pregnant women specifically 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: if you are pregnant and in doubt? Then 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 transfer, and the rich unsaturated fatty acids oxidize faster in bright sunlight. In the evening, the oil has time to absorb quietly without oxidation.

Tips for Using Rosehip Oil

• Rosehip oil naturally has an earthy, warm scent that some describe as somewhat fishy. That's simply part of this pure, unrefined oil.
• The oil oxidizes relatively quickly due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids. Store the bottle in a cool, dark place, and preferably use it within 6 months of opening.
• Never heat rosehip oil above 40 degrees. Always add the oil in the cold phase when making DIY recipes.
• The oil can temporarily give the skin a somewhat orange tint. Mix with a lighter oil if you want to avoid this.