Rose Hip E-mail
INCI: Rosa Canina
CAS N°.: 84603-93-0
EINECS N°.: 283-652-0

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Presentation
Rosehip seed oil is extrated from the seeds of a native rose plant which grows wild in Chile.
The oil has been used by native people in Chile for centuries, and has only been validated by scientists fairly recently
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Rosehip seed oil is truly an amazing product, which has only recently become recognized by the general public. This surge in popularity is for a good reason, as it is believed to be the best oil available for anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation. Numerous scientic studies have also taken place, which have yielded astouding evidence supporting the use of Rosehip Seed Oil.

Technical Information
Appearance at 25°C Liquid
 Colour Yellow pale
 Refractive index at 20°C1.475 – 1.485
 Density at 20°C (g/cc) 0.900 – 0.950
 Acid value (mg KOH/g)

 ≤ 0.5

 Peroxide value (meq/Kg) ≤ 2.5
 Iodine Value (g I2/100g) 160 - 190
 Saponification value (mg KOH/g) 185 - 200
 Unsaponifiable matter (%) ≤ 1
Lauric acid C12 : 0  ≤ 0.1
 Myristic acid  C14 : 0  ≤ 0.1
 Palmitic acid  C16 : 0  2.5 - 5
 Palmitoleic acid  C16 : 1

0.1 - 0.4

Stearic acid C18 : 01 - 3
Oleic acid C18 : 113 - 16
Linoleic acid C18 : 242 - 45
Alpha-Linolenic acid C18 : 3

27 - 35

 Gamma-Linolenic acid  C18 : 3 ≤ 2
Arachidic acid C20 : 0 0 - 16
 Eicosenoic acid C20 : 1 ≤ 0.5
 Behenic acid C22 : 0 ≤ 0.8

 

Properties and Cosmetic Applications
Rosehip seed oil contains vitamin A which helps to delay the effects of skin aging, assists with cell regeneration, and promotes collagen and elestin levels to increase. This results in firmer, smoother and more youthful skin with greater elasticity. Rosehip sedd oil also contains a high amount of essential fatty acids and vitamin E which further promotes healthy skin. In particular, it is rich in linoleic andlinolenic acids which are important skin nutrients.
Rosehip seed oil has been used successfully to treat the following skin problems :
▪ Stretch marks
▪ UV damage from overexposure to the sun
▪ Scars from surgery, burns and acne
▪ Eczema
▪ Psoriasis
▪ Wrinkles and premature skin aging
▪ Hyper-pigmentation
▪ Dermatis
▪ Burns, including those from radiations and sunburns
▪ Age spots
▪ Brittle nails
▪ Dry and damaged hair

 

Packaging and Storage
Shelf life: 12-24 months in cool conditions in unopened container.
Storage: The product must be kept into the original packaging, protected from moisture, properly closed under.