INCI: Rosa CaninaCAS N°.: 84603-93-0EINECS N°.: 283-652-0 | |
Ref.: FHON38EU
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. 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°C | 1.475 – 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 : 0 | 1 - 3 | Oleic acid | C18 : 1 | 13 - 16 | Linoleic acid | C18 : 2 | 42 - 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.
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