EmollientWell-Known
Rosehip Seed Oil
Also known as: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosehip
Medically reviewed by ChokChok · Updated April 14, 2026
The one celebrity facialists won't shut up about. Natural trans-retinoic acid + linoleic acid — anti-aging without the prescription.
What It Does
AntioxidantSoftens scarsBrightensNourishes
Deep Dive
Cold-pressed rosehip seed oil is rich in linoleic acid, tocopherols, and naturally occurring retinoic acid precursors (not enough to count as retinoid therapy, but enough to help with tone and scar remodelling over time). Go for cold-pressed, dark-glass bottles — it's a fragile oil that turns rancid if you blink wrong. Big in Australian and South American clean-beauty lines.
Best For
MatureDryCombination
Not Ideal For
OilyAcne-Prone
