A volatile oil from dog rose flowers, used as a fragrance and emollient ingredient and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Rosa canina flower oil is, according to CosIng, the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the dog rose, Rosa canina, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and fragrance ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. This oil comes from the flowers; rosehip seed oil has its own INCI name.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545