Rosa canina seed powder
AKA “Rosehip seed powder, Dog rose seed powder
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Rosa canina seed powder
AKA: Rosehip seed powder, Dog rose seed powder
Synthetic · Abrasive · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Rx Active
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Rosehip seed powder gently exfoliates and smooths skin while nourishing it with natural conditioning benefits. This finely milled powder helps reveal brighter, softer skin.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84696-47-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Keratolytic
A pharmaceutical-grade active. These are the heavy hitters — often prescription-strength or regulated for potency.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Evens pigmentation
Antioxidant protection
Accelerates skin healing
Traditional Use
Powdered wild rose seeds have been used in traditional European beauty preparations for exfoliating and conditioning the skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR