Rosa canina flower extract

AKA: Rosehip flower extract, Dog rose flower extract
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to South America, Europe, Africa. Rosa canina flowers are sourced from the Rosaceae family plant, native to South America, Europe, and Africa. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction or infusion of the dried flowers.
Rosa Canina Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84696-47-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Evens pigmentation
Antioxidant protection
Accelerates skin healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 715)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating (CIR 715)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–0.04%
Rinse-off0.0001–0.001%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR