Is Rosehip Oil Natural?

Q: Is Rosehip Oil natural?

Rosehip Oil has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Rosehip oil is extracted directly from the seeds of the rosehip plant, making it entirely derived from natural, biological sources. An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Rosehip Oil — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameRosehip Oil

FunctionSkin Conditioning Agent · Emollient

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Quick Facts

INCI NameRosehip Oil
FunctionsSkin Conditioning AgentEmollientAntioxidant
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for rosehip oil is the seeds of the *Rosa canina* (dog rose) plant, though other *Rosa* species can also be used. These plants are cultivated or wild-harvested, with the seeds being the part of the fruit that contains the oil.
NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Renewable

Description

Learn about Rosehip Oil — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.