Rosehip Seed Oil blends very well with other oils that have a much fattier or greasy feel to them like Shea Butter. The dryness of the Rosehip Seed Oil makes the combination feel very elegant.
For sensitive skin, blend it with Peach Kernel Oil or Apricot Kernel Oil to improve the resilience of the skin.
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
C16:0 Palmitic Acid 2% to 10%
C18:0 Stearic Acid 1% to 7%
C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 45% to 55%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 35% to 55%
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) 20% to 50%
C20:0 Arachidic Acid max 2%
Saponification Value mgKOH / g 175-209
Cosmetic Functions:
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Rosehip Seed Oil are:
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
To view more information, visit the Cosing Database here