Rose Hip Seed CO2 Extract
Rose Hip Seed CO2 Extract. This lovely, yellow-reddish, clear oil is nutrient-rich in unsaturated fatty acids including 41-59% linoleic acid (C18:2, omega-6), 20-25% alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3, omega 3), 12-22% oleic acid (C18:1, omega-9), small amounts of stearic and palmitic acid, tocopherol and traces of carotenoids.
Our Rose Hip Seed CO2 Extract contains all lipohilic components extracted from the seed of Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) using pure and environmentally friendly supercritical fluid (natural Carbon Dioxide) extraction technique. Therefore, Rose Hip Seed CO2 Extract contains no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, and no heavy metals – only pure, nutrient-rich oil. Rose Hip Seed CO2 Extract does contain 0.05% Organic Rosemary Extract as an antioxidant.
Rose Hip Seed CO2 Extract is highly recommended for use in moisturizing creams and lotions, anti-aging formulations, and formulations for dry or chapped skin.
Typical Composition:
Linoleic Acid 45.5%
alpha Linolenic Acid 35%
Palmitic Acid 3.2%
Palmitoleic Acid 0.10%
Stearic Acid 1.5%
Oleic Acid 13.7%
Arachidic acid 0.007%
Unsaponifiables 2.6%
Physical Form: Yellow-reddish, clear oil
INCI Name: Rosa Canina Seed Extract
Recommended Usage: 1.0 – 5.0%
Shelf-life/Storage: One year in closed pack under cool (10C/50F) storage conditions and exclusion of light.
