Antioxidant
ROSA CANINA FRUIT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Rose hip — a powerhouse of natural vitamin C and carotenoids. One of the better-studied antioxidant botanicals for skin.
Rosa canina (dog rose) fruit, or rose hip, is used as pulp, powder, extract, or seed oil. The fruit flesh is exceptionally high in vitamin C (often 400-1500 mg per 100 g) with carotenoids (lycopene, beta-carotene), flavonoids, and fruit acids. The seed oil is rich in alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. Used for skin-conditioning and antioxidant claims in serums, creams and facial oils. Listed in EU CosIng; no SCCS restrictions. Small clinical studies suggest benefits for photoaged skin and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Patch-test reactions are rare. Evidence moderate and trending positive; one of the stronger antioxidant botanicals.
Skin benefits
- Very high vitamin C
- Carotenoid antioxidants
- Essential fatty acids from seed oil
- Gentle botanical
Known concerns
- Rare Rosaceae allergy
- Oxidation if poorly stabilised
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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