What is "ROSA CANINA SEED OIL" and what does it do?

Role: EMOLLIENT

Family: Vegetable oil,INGREDIENT POSSIBLY COMEDOGEN Rose hip

Comedogenic index: 0

The oil is extracted from the seeds of the wild rose, a species of wild rose native to Europe, North-West Africa and West Asia.
Rich in Fatty Acids: This oil contains skin-friendly fatty acids, notably linoleic acid (51%), linolenic acid (19%) and oleic acid (20%).

Different Varieties of Wild Rose Oil
Rosa Rubiginosa (RR): Synonymous with Rosa Eglanteria and Rosa Mosqueta, this variety contains around 8% of oil and 78% of unsaturated essential fatty acids. The linoleic-oleic ratio is 3.3, which may be favorable for acne-prone skin.
Rosa Canina (RC): This variety contains slightly more oil (10%) but a slightly lower proportion of unsaturated essential fatty acids (71%). It is known for its content of tocopherols (vitamin E) and carotenoids (pro-vitamin A), offering antioxidant properties.

Properties and uses
Emollient and moisturizer: Wild rose oil is an excellent emollient, suitable for all skin types thanks to its fatty acid content.

Tretinoin in RR: Rosa Rubiginosa is reputed to contain tretinoin, a powerful skin care active ingredient, although this claim is not confirmed for Rosa Canina.
In short, wild rose oil, whether from Rosa Rubiginosa or Rosa Canina, offers moisturizing and nourishing benefits for the skin thanks to its richness in fatty acids and antioxidant components.

Botanically known as Rosa canina, the musk rose is a thorny shrub, closely related to the rosehip, which belongs to the Rosaceae family. Bushes of this rose (Rosa canina or R. mosqueta) grow wild in the Andes valleys of Chile. Rosa mosqueta oil has been used for centuries by the inhabitants of the Andes to treat dry skin, reduce wrinkles and combat acne.

Virgin rosehip oil is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds harvested from the plant's fruit, followed by filtration on cellulose paper. Its reddish-orange color is due to its high beta-carotene content. Its light fragrance makes it pleasant to use. It is rather greasy to the touch and very sensitive to oxidation. It is therefore best kept away from heat and light, in a hermetically sealed amber bottle.

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