🌿 What is Rose Hip Extract
Rose hip extract is a natural ingredient extracted from the fruits of rose plants (Rosa spp.). It is widely used in dietary supplements, cosmetics, and traditional medicine. Rose hips are the fruit that forms after the flower has bloomed, containing the seeds of the rose. The extract is a concentrated preparation obtained by extracting the dried rose hips (the outer flesh) with water, ethanol, or other solvents.
Primary Source Species:
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Dog Rose (Rosa canina L.) — Most commonly used in commercial extracts
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Damask Rose (Rosa damascena)
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Other Rosa species
🧪 Main Active Ingredients
Rose hip extract contains over 129 compounds, with the key active ingredients including:
| Component Category | Specific Compounds | Primary Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphenols | Ellagitannins, gallic acid, flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol) | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory |
| Vitamin C | Ascorbic acid | Antioxidant, immune support (but largely lost during processing) |
| Flavonoids | Anthocyanins, catechin, astragalin | Antioxidant, skin brightening |
| Organic Acids | Quinic acid, citric acid | Synergistic antioxidant effects |
| Others | trans-tiliroside, galactolipids | Anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory |
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