Origin of Rosehip Oil (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil)

Origin

Rosa canina fruit oil, commonly known as rosehip oil, is a plant-derived oil obtained from the fruits that form after the flowers of the Rosa canina—a member of the Rosaceae family—have bloomed.

This species, native to Europe and Western Asia, is also known as the dog rose or European wild rose.

Rich in natural vitamins, rosehips possess a fruity aroma and a delicately tart sweetness. For centuries, people in Europe have enjoyed rosehip herbal tea made from dried fruit as an accessible source of natural vitamins.

During World War II, when Britain’s supply of citrus fruits was cut off due to German naval blockades, rosehips became a vital source of vitamin C, and their syrup was widely distributed to children as a nutritional supplement.

Skincare Benefits

Among herbs, rosehip contains one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C—estimated to be 20 to 40 times greater than that of fresh lemons. Because of its potency, it is often affectionately called the “Vitamin C Bomb.”

Approximately 80% of the fatty acid composition of Rosa canina fruit oil consists of linoleic acid and linolenic acid, essential fatty acids known for their skin-beautifying properties.

It is also rich in oleic acid, a lipid that integrates smoothly with human skin, making it a prized natural emollient in skincare formulations.

In addition to its abundant vitamin C, rosehip oil contains β-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A) and various B vitamins.

Its unsaponifiable fraction includes potent antioxidants such as tocopherols (vitamin E) and carotenoids (lycopene), which help protect the skin from oxidative stress.

Highly compatible with the skin, rosehip oil helps prevent transepidermal water loss (TEWL) through its gentle occlusive properties, leaving the skin soft, smooth, and supple.

It is also valued for its ability to enhance radiance and support recovery from UV-induced damage.

With over 20 years of safe use, Rosa canina fruit oil is approved for unrestricted topical application in both cosmetics and quasi-drugs under Japan’s Standards for Quasi-drug Ingredients (2021).

It is regarded as a highly safe botanical ingredient, exhibiting minimal irritation to the skin or eyes.

Commitment to Ethical Standards

ROSA FAYRE sources rosehips from sustainable, naturally preserved environments.

Each batch is traceable, hand-harvested, and cold-pressed, ensuring that the oil retains its full nutritional integrity while respecting both the land and the people who cultivate it.