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Rosehip oil: the complete guide for face, skin & hair

PureOil rozenbottelolie
Jessie 11 min. leestijd 11 September 2026

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Complete guide to rosehip oil: face, skin, hair, cold-pressed, oil blends, storage and safe care.

What is rosehip oil?

Rosehip oil is a botanical seed oil from Rosa canina. The PureOil® variant is cold-pressed, originates from India, and has a soft, slightly earthy scent. Its natural color can range from orange to reddish.

Rosehip oil is widely used in facial oils, but it remains a cosmetic oil and not a medical treatment for scars, pigmentation, or skin conditions.

How is rosehip oil made?

The seeds are cold-pressed. Due to the natural pigments and unsaturated fatty acids, proper storage is important. A color difference between batches does not automatically indicate a quality issue.

Rosehip oil for the face

Apply one to three drops to slightly damp skin. Use pure or mix with jojoba or prickly pear. The oil can be used as the final step after a moisturizer.

For dry skin

Combine with argan or a small amount of avocado for a richer blend.

For a lighter routine

Mix with jojoba in a ratio of approximately 1:1.

Rosehip oil for hair

Use one or two drops on the ends of your hair. Due to the natural color, sparing use on very light hair or fabrics is advisable.

Blending

Jojoba, prickly pear, argan, and grapeseed blend well. This allows you to determine whether you want a light or richer texture.

Practical routines

Evening oil

Two drops on slightly damp skin.

Facial blend

Equal parts jojoba and rosehip.

Hair ends

Rub one drop between your hands and apply only to the ends.

Quality and storage

Look for Rosa canina, cold pressing, and dark packaging. Store in a cool, dark place and keep tightly closed. A rancid or paint-like smell may indicate oxidation.

Safety

For sensitive skin, test locally first. Rosehip oil naturally contains pigments and unsaturated fatty acids and therefore requires proper protection from light and heat.

PureOil® Rosehip oil

View PureOil® Rosehip oil for current product specifications.

PureOil tip

Mix rosehip oil with jojoba for a simple, lighter evening oil.

Veelgestelde vragen

Meestgestelde vragen

Wat is rozenbottelolie?
Rozenbottelolie is een plantaardige verzorgingsolie op basis van Rosa canina. De PureOil®-variant wordt verkregen door koude persing van rozenbottelzaden en komt volgens de productinformatie uit India.
Kun je rozenbottelolie op je gezicht gebruiken?
Ja, gebruik enkele druppels op een licht vochtige huid en test bij gevoeligheid eerst plaatselijk.
Hoe gebruik je rozenbottelolie voor je haar?
Gebruik één of twee druppels in de haarpunten of als onderdeel van een lichte pre-shampoo behandeling.
Hoe wordt rozenbottelolie gemaakt?
De PureOil®-productinformatie vermeldt koude persing van rozenbottelzaden. De natuurlijke oranje tot roodachtige kleur kan per batch variëren.
Waarmee combineert rozenbottelolie goed?
Rozenbottelolie combineert mooi met jojoba-, argan- of cactusvijgolie in een eenvoudige gezichtsolie.

Bronnen & verdere informatie

PureOil® product information: https://pureoil.nl/products/rozenbottel-olie. Background: PubMed/NCBI and CosIng regarding Rosa canina seed oil.