Is Rosehip Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Rosehip Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Rosehip Seed Oil
INCI: ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL
Rosehip Seed Oil (CAS 84696-47-9) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, antioxidant carrier. Rich in linoleic acid. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, antioxidant carrier. Rich in linoleic acid (approximately 41%) and alpha-linolenic acid (approximately 39%), supporting ceramide synthesis and barrier function. Carotenoid content contributes provitamin A activity.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel (2022) safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Maximum reported use up to 100% as carrier oil. No FDA restriction. Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil (CAS 92347-25-6) considered equivalent.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Rosehip Seed Oil.
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Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 1–10 | 30 | CIR/VCRP |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Rosehip Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
trace-heavy-metals
cumulative-botanical-exposure
cir-assessed-2022
formulate-non-irritating
Chemical Function
Astringent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care - body oil
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosehip Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Rosehip Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rosehip Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Rosehip Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, antioxidant carrier. Rich in linoleic acid (approximately 41%) and alpha-linolenic acid (approximately 39%), supporting ceramide synthesis and barrier function. Carotenoid content contributes provitamin A activity.. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 84696-47-9.
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