Rosehip oil is a lightweight botanical oil valued for its essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and naturally occurring carotenoids. In facial care, it can help support the skin barrier, soften dry or rough-feeling skin, and improve the look of overall tone and texture.

What is rosehip oil?

Rosehips are the red or orange fruits that form after roses flower. The oil used in skincare is pressed from their seeds and fruit. Its colour and natural aroma can vary depending on the harvest and processing method.

Rosehip oil has a naturally light texture and distinctive golden to reddish colour, depending on the type of rosehip and how the oil is produced. It is particularly valued in facial care for its combination of essential fatty acids and naturally occurring plant compounds.

Rosehip oil benefits for skin

Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids that help support the skin’s natural barrier and maintain softness and suppleness.

Its light texture adds nourishment without feeling heavy or greasy. Antioxidants and naturally occurring carotenoids help support skin against everyday environmental stress, while regular use can leave skin looking smoother, fresher and more even.

Rosehip oil can be especially comforting when skin feels dry, delicate or easily unsettled. Its light, nourishing texture makes it a lovely addition to facial oils, serums and moisturisers, particularly when skin needs nourishment without a heavy finish.

How to use rosehip oil in a routine

Rosehip oil can be used in a facial oil, serum or moisturiser. Apply oil-based products after water-based mists and toners, or use them as the final step in an evening routine. A few drops are usually enough.

Rosehip oil in Twigroot skincare

Rosehip seed oil is part of several of our facial formulas, each using it a little differently.

In our Light Facial Cream, it adds lightweight nourishment and helps support soft, comfortable skin.

In our Radiance Antioxidant Serum, it works alongside our berry seed oils to support a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

For evening care, rosehip is also part of our Hydrating Night Cream, where it adds nourishment and antioxidant support to a richer overnight formula.