- Comedogenic
- 1 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Also listed as
- Rosehip Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil scores 1/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rosehip Oil comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Rosehip Oil (INCI: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 1 out of 5. A light oil prized for scars and marks, rich in linoleic acid and natural pro-vitamin A.
Is Rosehip Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Rosehip Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Rosehip Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Rosa Canina Fruit Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Rosehip Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil or Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil.