Rosehip oil is the base of our Anti-Aging Oil, the ingredient that gives it a smooth, lightweight feel while lavender provides the scent. This guide covers what rosehip oil actually is, how it feels on your face, and how to use it, without overclaiming.
What is rosehip oil?
Cold-pressed from the seeds and fruit of Rosa canina, the wild rose found in Chile and the Andes, rosehip oil bears no resemblance in scent or composition to rose essential oil, which is steam-distilled from petals. Rosehip is a carrier oil; rose otto is a fragrance ingredient. They are made from different parts of the plant.
Key characteristics:
- Fatty acid profile: rosehip oil is rich in linoleic acid (omega-6) and also contains alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3).
- Texture: lightweight, quickly absorbing, and rarely greasy.
- Scent: mild, slightly earthy and nutty, which is why we pair it with lavender.
- Colour: a golden to amber-orange tone.
What rosehip oil is like to use
- Soft-feeling skin. Rosehip leaves skin feeling smooth and conditioned after you apply it.
- Lightweight finish. Despite being an oil, rosehip absorbs quickly and rarely feels heavy.
- A healthy-looking glow. A few drops press in easily and leave skin looking nourished.
- An easy ritual. The texture glides on, which makes it pleasant for slow upward strokes.
How to use rosehip oil on your face
- Cleanse first, ideally with a gentle gel cleanser like our [Clarity Botanical Face Wash](/product/clarity-botanical-face-wash).
- Warm 3 to 4 drops between your fingertips until the oil becomes fluid and fragrant.
- Press into your skin, then sweep upward slowly. If you like, play our free 6 Hz audio from [The Ritual Room](/frequency-room) while you do this. It is an optional listening experience.
- Use it in the evenings first. If you wear it during the day, finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30+, as you would with any facial oil.
- Patch test first if your skin is sensitive: apply a small amount to your inner arm for 48 hours before applying to your face.
Who might enjoy rosehip oil?
| Skin Type | How it feels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dry / mature | Rich and comforting | Nice for morning and evening |
| Combination | Lightweight | Easy to use on drier areas |
| Oily | Light | Start with 2 to 3 drops at night |
| Sensitive | Gentle for many | Patch test first; avoid if rose-allergic |
Rosehip + lavender: why we blend them
In Anti-Aging Oil, rosehip provides a smooth, lightweight base, while Lavandula angustifolia provides the scent. Once made, the blend rests on a Theta frequency tablet for 72 hours as part of our ritual. That does not change the chemistry of the oil. It simply makes the ritual coherent: you open the same bottle each evening, the same scent greets you, and the pace slows down. Skincare as a nightly ritual.
Pair with Still Touch Hand Cream after the oil if you have dry skin, or use the oil alone as your last step at night.