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Rosehip oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil

Acne verdict Fine

Not a known pore-clogger

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Light, dry-feeling oil that softens and conditions skin.

  • Moisturizer
  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning

Rosehip oil in plain English

Rosehip oil is pressed from wild rose fruit and seeds and is used as a light emollient. It contains small amounts of natural vitamin A compounds and fatty acids that support the skin barrier. It is naturally high in linoleic acid, and some people with acne-prone skin prefer lighter, linoleic-rich oils, though the evidence for that is limited.

Is rosehip oil bad for acne?

Not based on the evidence we have. Rosehip oil is not a known pore-clogger. Our checker rates it as fine for acne-prone skin, so judge by how your own skin reacts.

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Also called

  • Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil
  • Rosehip seed oil
  • Rosa canina fruit oil
  • Rose hip oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is rosehip oil comedogenic?

There is no published comedogenic rating for rosehip oil in Fulton's 1989 table, and it is not known as a pore-clogger.

What does rosehip oil do in skincare?

In short: light, dry-feeling oil that softens and conditions skin. In formulas it is used for emollient and skin conditioning.

What else is rosehip oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, rosehip oil can also appear as Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Rosehip seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil or Rose hip oil.

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