INCI name

ROSA MOSCHATA SEED OIL

Rosehip seed oil

A plant oil pressed from rose seeds, used as an emollient.

What it is

Rosa moschata seed oil is, according to CosIng, the oil expressed from the seeds of the musk rose, Rosa moschata, or the rose Rosa eglanteria, of the rose family (Rosaceae). It is commonly known as rosehip seed oil. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in facial oils, serums, creams, balms and hair care 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.

As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches and suppliers. The INCI name covers oil from more than one rose species.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (44)

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