Common Name(s): Rosehip fruit extract,atra retinoic acid trace,vitamin c richest hip
CAS Number: 83945-18-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides highest european vitamin c and carotenoid brightening from rosehip fruit extract.
Why It's Used: Vitamin c-rich anti-aging fruit extract — rosehip fruit extract's exceptional vitamin c content combined with carotenoids and trace retinoic acid provides comprehensive anti-aging and brightening from the aqueous fruit fraction distinct from the fatty seed oil.
How It Works: Vitamin c (400-800 mg/100g): highest european fruit. flavonoids: quercetin + rutin. carotenoids: lycopene + beta-carotene. trans-retinoic acid (traces, disputed): possible retinoid anti-aging contribution. anti-scar: clinical studies published. cosmos from organic cultivation.
Typically Found In: Brightening anti-aging,vitamin c natural,anti-scar products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Rosehip fruit vs seed oil complementarity: fruit extract (aqueous) provides water-soluble vitamin c, flavonoids, and carotenoids for brightening and antioxidant activity; seed oil (lipid fraction) provides linoleic and ala omega fatty acids for barrier repair. these are the same plant's different fractions providing completely different functional activities — together providing comprehensive anti-aging from dual extraction of the same rosa canina fruit.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,rosa canina vitamin c review